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| MAGICMAN 2 Goes Live Too Soon – Jackson Wang Says He’s ‘Devastated’ |
Jackson Wang Jia'er fans were all hyped up and counting the hours to the official global release of MAGICMAN 2—set for midday on 18 July. But things took a completely unexpected turn just hours before the big moment.
In a surprise twist, Jackson Wang himself had to break the news that his highly anticipated album had already gone live—without his consent or prior knowledge.
At first, he posted on socials with his usual excitement, teasing the drop just around the corner. But not long after, another update appeared, noticeably shaken:
“I just found out the album is out. I myself didn’t even know. I’m devastated. That’s the situation. I don’t have anything else to say about it. Thank you.”
According to reports, MAGICMAN 2 quietly appeared on platforms like NetEase Cloud Music and Apple Music around 2 AM EST—several hours earlier than the intended 12 PM release time. No official heads-up, no pre-release fanfare. It just… showed up.
💔 History Repeating?
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This early roll-out hit Jackson Wang especially hard—not just because it messed up the promo cycle, but because MAGICMAN 2 is deeply personal. On Instagram, where he’s followed by over 33 million people, he shared just how gutted he felt:
“For me, this album has been released without my knowledge. My heart is also telling me that I don’t know when I’ll be able to write another album like this. I also feel like I won’t be able to write something so personal ever again.”
He went on to apologise to his fans, adding that he felt guilty for giving everyone the wrong message.
“I don’t know what to say… I’m very grateful to everyone.”
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🔧 What Went Wrong?
Jackson Wang later confirmed that the misfire was due to internal errors, though he didn’t go into too much detail.
NetEase, on their part, released a short statement saying:
“The album was released on other platforms ahead of schedule due to unexpected events. After confirming and communicating with the artist’s studio, we made every effort to coordinate and release the new album as quickly as possible to ensure everyone can listen to the new songs in time.”
While some might brush it off as just a technical mishap, Jackson’s reaction proves that this wasn’t just about bad timing—it felt like a breach of trust. Especially considering a similar mishap happened during the MAGICMAN album drop in 2022.
And given the content of this new album—which Jackson has described as a sort of emotional diary, reflecting everything from his battles with depression to family-related trauma—the early release feels even more raw.
🎙️ A Personal Diary, Not Just Another Album
Unlike a standard music release, MAGICMAN 2 was crafted as a journey through Jackson’s recent years. From dark emotional lows to moments of self-reckoning, it’s the kind of work that demands respect—not just as an artistic project, but as a piece of someone’s soul.
With fans now rushing to support him online, the early roll-out might have accidentally turned into a bigger show of love than any planned launch could’ve offered. But still, Jackson’s disappointment is understandable—and deeply human.
Hopefully, the music itself will speak even louder than the blunder that preceded it.