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Kang Daniel (Eui Geon Kang)

Also known as: 강의건

Kang Daniel

Date of birth: 10 December 1996 (29 years old)

Country: South Korean

Kang Eui Geon, later legally changed to Kang Daniel, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, host, model, businessman, and former member of WANNA ONE (워너원). He dropped out of high school but later passed the High School Graduation Certification Examination. He then obtained a bachelor's degree in Applied Music from Kyung Hee Cyber ​​University. Before debuting, he lived in Canada before coming back to South Korea to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. He was a trainee for 2 years at MMO Entertainment. In mid-2017, he participated in the survival competition "Produce 101 Season 2" and managed to end up in 1st place, earning a spot in the resulting project group. He made his debut in August 2017 as WANNA ONE's main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist and center with their first mini-album, "1X1=1 (To Be One)". The contract with Swing Entertainment (스윙엔터테인먼트) was made for one year and six months, so the group officially disbanded in January 2019 following their final concert performance. After the group's disbandment, he took a six-month hiatus from the entertainment industry and took over the management of his career. In July 2019, he established his own agency, Konnect Entertainment (커넥트 엔터테인먼트), to manage his activities as a solo artist and released his debut EP, "Color on Me". He quickly became one of South Korea's most successful soloists, constantly topping the Gaon Album Chart and entering Billboard's World Digital Song Sales Chart. He made his acting debut through the 2022 Disney+ Star original series, "Rookie Cops". He has also been active as a TV host. In June 2024, he announced the end of Konnect Entertainment, and one month later, he signed an exclusive contract with ARA (Artistic Round Alliance). He enlisted as an active-duty soldier on February 9, 2026.

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