Kang Daniel Announces Military Enlistment Plans for Next Year

Kang Daniel has expressed his relief about his upcoming military service, saying, "I'm finally going next year." The singer appeared on SBS Power FM's '2 o'clock Escape Cultwo Show' on the 29th, where he shared updates on his career and personal life.

After releasing his new song 'Electric Shock', marking his return after a year and three months, Kang Daniel spoke about his struggles, including a period of isolation following issues with his former company. He mentioned not leaving his house for three months, focusing on playing games and music, which led to significant weight loss.

Regarding his new song, Kang Daniel described 'Electric Shock' as a comfortable modern pop R&B track, for which he participated in both writing the lyrics and composing. He revealed the song expresses the emotional experience of first love, stating, "When I first felt love, I felt my heart ache." In the music video, he portrays two characters, 'Nerd Kang Daniel' and 'Celebrity Kang Daniel.'

He also opened up about his dislike for homemaking, despite his role as the first homemaker on the variety show 'Guys Living Together'. He jokingly shared how his cooking was so well-received by his friends that he ended up cooking for every broadcast. Recently, he started living with his mother again.

As an MC at major events like 'Street Woman Fighter 2' and the '2023 Asian Artist Awards', Kang Daniel discussed the challenge of hosting for long hours, especially given his Busan dialect and the pressure of performing in Seoul.

On a personal note, Kang Daniel mentioned his workout routine and favorite songs, including Dean's '21'. He also noted that he lost 14 kilograms during the preparation for his album, though he's regained some weight.

Celebrating five years since his solo debut in July, Kang Daniel is preparing for a solo concert in October, looking forward to performing at the same venue where he held a concert two years ago. He shared that fans can expect something fresh, particularly with his improved vocal skills.

Regarding his military service, Kang Daniel recounted how he initially planned to join the army at 19 after dropping out of high school and passing the GED, but couldn't due to the high number of applicants. Now, he's ready for the next step.