Updated 05-May-2020.
Mondo shtuff from around the internet, all about KANG DANIEL!
On the occasion of Chuseok holiday, NOW. – Naver’s online audio streaming service – will launch the program called “Kang Daniel Show” conducted by the male singer alone.
The additional poster for Kang Daniel’s fan meeting ”COLOR ON SEOUL” was revealed.
Kang Daniel’s “color on me” album sales reached 460.000 in its first week, making the highest record in the history for a Korean solo singer.
My botty best at summarizing from Wikipedia: Kang Daniel is a south Korean singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur . he rose to fame after finishing first in Produce 101 Season 2 . his debut extended play, Color on Me, was a commercial success Daniel decided to legally change his name due to family and relatives having difficulty pronouncing his birth name . later on, due to the suggestion from a teacher, he began dancing . he revealed he was os he is the center of the project boy group Wanna One under YMC Entertainment . he officially debuted with Wanna one during Wanna 1 Premier Show-Con on august 7 . he was selected as the first male celebrity to appear on the cover of a fashion magazine . he also signed as a cast member for SBS’s variety show Master Key . in 2018, he is involved in several he still appeared with the group until its official farewell concerts on January 24 to 27, 2019 . on march 21, he submitted an application to suspend his exclusive contract with LM . his legal representative revealed that LM Entertainment signed LM Entertainment’s appeal regarding the contract suspension was rejected by the Seoul Central District Court on July 11 . Kang officially debuted as a solo artist on July 25 with the debut EP Color on Me . the “Kang Daniel Show” aired on Chuseok holiday with a total of four episodes released each day . Kang released two digital singles on November 25 called “Touchin'” and “Adul on march 24, he released his second EP, Cyan, as the first installment of his colors trilogy project . he also became the first artist in history to spend 13 consecutive months at the top of the “Individual in 2017, he was ranked as the second most preferred idol in a survey conducted annually by Gallup Korea . Kang was selected as an honorary ambassador for the special cultural exhibit at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Kang has ranked first on Idol Chart for over 100 consecutive weeks . the name of the first is a fusion of the words “korea” and “connect” he is legally registered as the Chief “Cafe De Konnect” opened its doors to the public on february 21 . the event allowed 100 fans to get a free drink after showing their membership card . in 2017, Kang had multiple endorsement deals Kang was chosen to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Lotte Giants’ home game . soon after his solo debut in July 2019, Kang became the model for KT Corporation . their collaboration generated the sales of 68,000 on September 17, it was announced that Kang was chosen as the brand model for Givenchy Beauty . in a photoshoot for the October issue of Elle magazine, he showed off various looks using lip products from the luxury brand Puma and Kang’s first collaboration product, “RS-X Cube”, was released . to celebrate the sneaker collaboration, a promotional event was held in stores . Kang will collaborate with KakaoTalk “Apeach Kang Daniel Edition” is a collaboration line designed by Kang himself . it features goods that fall under the toy, living, fashion, and fan goods categories . the limited edition beverage and dessert menu is he was chosen as Chanel fine jewelry’s newest muse . he collaborated with the french luxury brand for the July issue of Elle magazine . in march 2019, Kang was back on the cover of Elle endor the new campaign was released through photos and videos on Elle and the brands’ official website a week ahead of the opening of the Louis Vuitton Twist Bag pop-up store in Seoul . this marked the first time Kang was chosen as a member of the “Maison Cartier” friends ambassador group . for his two version Arena Homme+ cover, he was seen modeling pieces from cartier’s Juste un Clou collection in response to the April Goseong Fire of 2019, Kang donated 30 million ($26,000) to Hope Bridge Disaster Relief . Hope Bridge reported in May the donations made in Kang’s name amounted to in early December, Kang recorded ringtone services for people with hearing or speech impairments . he donated 30 million in his fan club’s name to the Snail of Love . on february combined donations exceeding 99 million ($81,000) a ceremony was held due to their combined donations . ceremony held because of their combined contributions exceeding $98 million ($881,000)