Kang Daniel, 1996
Actors · December 10, 1996
Kang Daniel
★ HOW OLD IS KANG DANIEL?
Kang Daniel is 29 years old, born December 10, 1996 in Busan · Sagittarius.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Busan
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Kyung Hee Cyber University
★ LEDE
About
Kang Daniel won South Korea's Produce 101 season 2 in early 2017, launching a decade-spanning career as singer, actor, and businessman. Born December 10, 1996, he rose to prominence as the first-place contestant and member of boy group Wanna One. After the group disbanded, he released a platinum-charting solo trilogy—Color on Me, Cyan, and Magenta—establishing himself as a domestic chart force. A Sagittarius with sharp business instincts, Daniel has since hosted multiple Mnet competition series and founded his own entertainment company.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kang Daniel (stylized KANGDANIEL) became South Korea's most-watched entertainment figure after winning Produce 101 season 2 in early 2017. Born December 10, 1996, in South Korea, he debuted as the lead member of Wanna One, a group that dominated K-pop during its tenure. Following the group's disbandment, Daniel took a six-month industry break before launching a solo career that redefined his public image. His mid-2019 EP Color on Me topped South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and signaled a successful pivot to independent artistry. Subsequent releases Cyan (2020) and Magenta (2020) replicated that chart success, with Cyan's title track becoming his first domestic top-ten single. The single "Paranoia" marked his first Billboard World Digital Song Sales placement. Completing his "color trilogy," Yellow (2021) debuted at number one on the Gaon Chart and contained "Antidote," his first domestic chart-topper. Beyond music, Daniel hosted Mnet's Street Woman Fighter (2021), Street Dance Girls Fighter (2021–2022), and Street Man Fighter (2022). He made his acting debut in the Disney+ series Rookie Cops (2022), earning two Asia Artist Awards and a Seoul International Drama Award. As a businessman, Daniel founded Konnect Entertainment in 2019 to manage his own career before the label dissolved in 2024. A Sagittarius born in late 1996, Daniel embodies the sign's confidence and expansive vision; his occupational blend of music, television hosting, and entertainment entrepreneurship reflects calculated risk-taking across multiple industries. He holds four Seoul Music Awards, one Melon Music Award, one Circle Chart Music Award, and a Guinness World Record.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Daniel's birth name is Kang Eui-geon; he adopted the stage name Kang Daniel as his public identity.
- He appeared on Gallup Korea's Most Preferred Idols list three consecutive years (2017, 2018, 2019).
- His entertainment company Konnect Entertainment dissolved in 2024 after managing both his solo career and other artists.
- Daniel received the Seoul Mayor's Award for Culture in 2022 for promoting the Korean Wave globally.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kang Daniel?
- Kang Daniel is 29 years old (born December 10, 1996).
- When is Kang Daniel's birthday?
- Kang Daniel was born on December 10, 1996.
- What is Kang Daniel's zodiac sign?
- Kang Daniel is a Sagittarius, born December 10, 1996.
- What is Kang Daniel's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kang Daniel was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is Kang Daniel from?
- Kang Daniel is from South Korea.
- What does Kang Daniel do?
- Kang Daniel is a actor.
- Where was Kang Daniel born?
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