Hong Kong pop star addresses years of speculation, sets the record straight on his love life and career priorities.
HONG KONG — Jackson Wang is finally breaking his silence on the rumors that have followed him for years.
The 30-year-old singer and entertainer flatly denied dating (G)I-DLE member Song Yuqi during a public appearance Thursday night, shutting down speculation that has dogged the two K-pop stars since 2021.
When asked directly about the swirling gossip, Wang shook his head and laughed off suggestions that the Chinese singer had ever met his parents — a claim that had circulated widely among fans.
“Many people have met my parents, but Yuqi has not,” Wang said, according to reports from the event.
The rumor mill went into overdrive last year when eagle-eyed fans spotted what appeared to be matching accessories and alleged scheduling coincidences between the two artists. Some social media detectives went further, claiming the pair had been secretly dating for seven years and had already received family approval.
Wang acknowledged he and Yuqi do keep in touch privately but said the subject of their rumored romance has simply never come up in conversation. When pressed on whether he might ever pursue her romantically, he was characteristically candid, offering warm praise for his fellow artist before delivering a punchline.
“She’s a great person,” Wang said. “But if I was going to pursue her, I would have done it a long time ago.”
Taking Rumors in Stride
The “Papillon” hitmaker also addressed the broader challenge of navigating a digital landscape where misinformation spreads rapidly across multiple languages and time zones.
Wang rejected the notion that every rumor deserves a rebuttal, offering a philosophical take on the futility of fighting an endless battle against internet speculation.
“If someone says I’m not a man, are you going to respond to that?” he asked, making clear his strategy of measured silence.
The former Got7 member confirmed he is currently single and revealed that his priorities have shifted as he enters his 30s. With his brother already having a 9-year-old daughter, Wang said his parents have not been pressuring him to settle down, allowing him to focus fully on his music and acting career.
Focus on the Future
Wang’s comments come at a pivotal moment in his career. The artist has been expanding his global footprint beyond music, taking on fashion collaborations and brand ambassadorship deals while continuing to release solo material.
Industry observers note that Wang’s decision to address the rumors head-on, rather than letting them fester, reflects a mature approach to celebrity that has endeared him to fans across multiple markets. Still, the singer made clear that his professional ambitions are the top priority, with no signs of slowing down.
“My work and career mean everything to me right now,” Wang said.
For fans tracking Wang’s journey, the message is definitive: he’s single, focused, and not losing sleep over tabloid fodder. Whether that changes in the future remains to be seen, but for now, Wang seems content to let his art do the talking.
