Kang Daniel FAST FACTS
- Stage Name: Daniel (다니엘) / Kang Daniel (강다니엘)
- Birth Name: Kang Eui-geon (강의건)
- Date of Birth: December 10, 1996
- Birth Place: Busan, South Korea
- Genres: Pop, hip-hop, rap, R&B, soul, etc.
- Known family members: Parents, maternal aunt
- Nationality: Korean
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
- Height: 180cm (5’11”)
- Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Likes: Skateboarding
- Dislikes: Bugs
- Position in Produce 101 Season 2: Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
- Position in Wanna One: Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Lead Rapper, Center
- Special Skills: Singing, Dancing, Rapping
- Ideal Type: Someone older who he can learn from
Kang Daniel Mini Bio
Kang Daniel (Korean: 강다니엘; commonly stylized as KANGDANIEL born Kang Eui-geon [강의건] 12, 10, 1996) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, television host, and businessman who rose to fame in early Year 2017 as the first-place winner of the second season of reality competition series Produce 101. He is a former member of the show’s resulting boy group, Wanna One, who, at the time, was a major power player in the K-pop industry.
Kang Daniel’s biography is available in twenty 21 different languages on Wikipedia. Kang Daniel is the 2,844th most popular singer (148th in the year 2019), the 708th most popular biography from South Korea ( the year 2019), and the 94th most popular South Korean Singer.
Kang Daniel Timeline
1996
Kang Daniel is Born
On 12, 10, 1996, Kang Daniel was born in Busan, South Korea.
2014
Joins The K-pop group Wanna One
Kang Daniel joined the K-pop group Wanna One after appearing on Produce One Hundred One Season.
2018
Launches Solo Career
After Wanna 1, disbanded, Kang Daniel launched his solo career with the release of his debut single, “What Are You Up To”.
2019
1st Number 1 Album
Kang Daniel’s first full-length album Color on Me topped the Gaon Music Charts, making it his 1st number-one album.
2020
Signs with Konnect Entertainment
Kang signs with Konnect Entertainment to continue his solo music promotions and career.
2021
Releases 1st Japanese Single
Kang released his 1st Japanese single titled “Paradise” on 7,13, 2021.
2021
Appointed as Honorary Ambassador for UNICEF Korea
Kang was appointed as the honorary ambassador for UNICEF Korea in 2021.
5 Interesting Facts about Kang Daniel
1. First Solo K-pop Idol to Reach Number One on the Billboard 200 Chart
Kang Daniel is the best solo K-pop idol to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart with his EP Color On Me.
2. Winner of Produce 101 Season
Kang Daniel won the second season of the South Korean reality talent show Produce One Hundred One, earning him a spot in the project boy band Wanna One.
3. Brand Ambassador for Several Companies
Kang Daniel is a brand ambassador for several companies, Hyundai, including Nike, and Lotte Duty-Free.
4. Released His Coffee Brand
In 2020, Kang released his coffee brand called DANITY. The brand has a variety of drinks including flavored cappuccinos, lattes, and frappes.
5. Member of KQ Fellaz
Kang is a member of the KQ Fellaz, a hip-hop group formed in the year 2019 with fellow members P.O (Block B) and Kim Jaehwan (Wanna One).
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