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<p>Kang Daniel is a South Korean <a href="/biography/kang-daniel">singer</a> best known for winning first place on the reality survival show <i>Produce 101 Season 2</i> and debuting as the center of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">project boy group</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">Wanna One</a>.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Kang Daniel was born on December 10, 1996, in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea. During his childhood, his family encountered financial hardships following a failed business venture run by his father. After his parents divorced, he was raised by his mother. These early challenges significantly shaped his character and artistic motivations.</p>

<p>Daniel began dancing as a form of emotional release and self-healing after facing bullying in elementary school due to his appearance. In a 2017 appearance on KBS’s <i>Hello Counselor</i>, he shared that a teacher recommended he take up dance to build confidence and cope with the teasing. This marked the beginning of his passion for performance.</p>

<p>To further cultivate his skills, Daniel attended Peniel International High School of the Arts, where he majored in modern dance. He also trained at the Nataraja Academy, a dance institution in Busan. Additionally, he was active in Busan’s b-boying scene under the stage name FLAC, which helped him build a strong foundation in various dance styles.</p>

<h2>Produce 101 and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">Wanna One</a> Debut</h2>

<p>In 2017, Kang Daniel participated in <i>Produce 101 Season 2</i>, a competitive reality show designed to form a new K-pop boy group through audience voting. He ultimately ranked first in the final episode, securing the center position in the group <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">Wanna One</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">Wanna One</a> officially debuted on August 7, 2017, with the showcase-concert <i>Premier Show-Con</i> at the Gocheok Sky Dome. The group released their debut extended play, <i>1×1=1 (To Be One)</i>, featuring the title track “Energetic.” A repackaged version, <i>1-1=0 (Nothing Without You)</i>, followed on November 13, 2017, with the title song “Beautiful.”</p>

<p>The releases were both commercial successes. By December 2017, combined sales surpassed 1.5 million copies, marking <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">Wanna One</a> as the first K-pop group to surpass one million unit sales for a debut album. The group received widespread acclaim, earning 23 music show trophies in just five months and winning accolades such as Best New Artist at the 2017 Melon Music Awards and both Best New Male Group and Best Male Group at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards.</p>

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<h2>Solo Career and Net Worth</h2>

<p>After <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanna_One">Wanna One</a> officially disbanded in December 2018, Kang Daniel launched a solo career in 2019 under his self-established label, KONNECT Entertainment. His debut solo extended play, <i>Color on Me</i>, was released in July 2019 and quickly achieved commercial success, selling over 450,000 copies within a week of release. Subsequent albums have continued to solidify his status as one of Korea’s top solo male artists.</p>

<p>He has also diversified his portfolio by appearing in television programs, endorsing various brands, and engaging in philanthropic efforts. While exact figures may vary, Kang Daniel's estimated net worth is believed to be several million dollars, earned through music sales, endorsements, merchandise, and business ventures under KONNECT Entertainment.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Relationships</h2>

<p>On August 5, 2019, it was publicly confirmed that Kang Daniel was in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jihyo">Jihyo</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jihyo">member</a> of the girl group TWICE. The news was first reported by South Korean media outlet Dispatch and later confirmed by their respective agencies, JYP Entertainment and KONNECT Entertainment. The couple was reportedly seen dating discreetly in Seoul. Although the relationship was met with mixed reactions from fans, both agencies requested privacy and support for the artists. It was later reported in 2020 that they had amicably ended their relationship due to busy schedules.</p>

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