April 15, 2025 | By KpopEcho News Desk
Global sensation Jackson Wang and rising J-pop trio Number_i have announced a powerful new collaboration, thrilling fans across Asia and beyond. The official remix of Jackson Wang’s hit single “GBAD” titled “GBAD (Number_i Remix)” will be released worldwide on April 16 at 12:00 AM JST.
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This remix transforms the original version of “GBAD,” which was rooted in alternative R&B, into an upbeat, city pop-inspired track with vibrant new arrangements and fresh lyrics. The original “GBAD” serves as a pre-release from Jackson’s highly anticipated second album MAGIC MAN 2, set to drop later this year. Since its initial release last month, the track has already garnered over 28 million views on YouTube, proving Jackson’s magnetic global appeal.
The collaboration represents a reunion between the two powerhouse acts, following their electrifying joint performance of “GOAT” at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. That performance marked the beginning of their creative chemistry, and “GBAD (Number_i Remix)” solidifies their cross-cultural bond. Both artists have expressed deep respect for each other, with Number_i citing Jackson’s global influence as a major inspiration.
GBAD & number_i Remix
— Jackson Wang (@JacksonWang852) April 15, 2025
Pre save link👇ですhttps://t.co/ymNnnMWZqW@number_i_staff #GBAD_Number_i#GBAD pic.twitter.com/LbwpOZ4BAx
Jackson Wang continues to leave an indelible mark on both the music and fashion industries. His first studio album, MAGIC MAN (2022), reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and ranked third in Top Album Sales, with over 123 million global streams. His MAGIC MAN World Tour in 2023 sold out venues across multiple continents, and his performance at Coachella earned him the distinction of being the first Chinese solo artist to perform three consecutive years at the iconic festival — a history-making feat that trended No. 1 worldwide on X (formerly Twitter).
Beyond music, Jackson’s influence extends into fashion and culture. With over 100 million social media followers, he holds the title of the most-followed Chinese artist on Instagram. He currently serves as a creative director for Nike/Jordan and a global ambassador for luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and Hennessy.
As Jackson Wang prepares to release MAGIC MAN 2, “GBAD (Number_i Remix)” signals not only his artistic evolution but also a growing unity among Asian artists taking the global stage by storm. The remix is now available for pre-save on major platforms, and excitement is building for what’s next in Jackson Wang’s ever-expanding universe.
Pre-save "GBAD (Number_i Remix)" here: https://teamwang.lnk.to/GBAD-Number_i