9 Interesting Facts about Kang Daniel that You Must Know, Breaking World Records - Suffering from Narcolepsy

Kapanlagi.com - The name Kang Daniel is no stranger to K-Pop fans, the idol who made his debut in 2015 with WANNA ONE also made his solo debut in 2019.

A series of achievements by Kang Daniel has brought his name to the list of top idols. Despite having problems with his former agency, Kang Daniel has successfully established his own agency, Konnect Entertainment.

Curious about other interesting facts about Kang Daniel? Let's check it out!

1. Ever Changed Name

Kang Daniel ©Twitter.com/peachdrop1210

Many people think that Kang Daniel is a stage name, but it turns out that Kang Daniel is his real name! Previously, he had the name Kang Euigeon, but because his own father had difficulty pronouncing his name and people ended up calling him Eugunie, finally Kang Daniel decided to change his name.

2. A Cat Lover

Kang Daniel ©Instagram.com/Daniel.k.here

This 23-year-old idol really loves cats, to the point that he has several pet cats at home. Most of the cats owned by Kang Daniel are ordinary domestic cats. Until now, it is known that he has 4 cats named Rooney, Peter, Ori, and Zhang-ah. These cats are also just as popular as Kang Daniel!

3. Breaking Guinness World Records

Kang Daniel ©Instagram.com/thisisdaniel_k

At the beginning, Kang Daniel opened his personal Instagram account @thisdaniel_k, fans were shocked because there was an error and they couldn't follow the account. After investigating, it turned out that it was because of the overwhelming number of followers. Unexpectedly, Kang Daniel broke the world record from Guinness World Record for the category of Fastest time to gain one million followers on Instagram. He managed to gather 1 million followers in just 11 hours and 36 minutes, daebak!

4. Appointed as Honorary Ambassador for Busan City

Kang Daniel ©Twitter.com/peachdrop1210

Not only Kang Daniel, famous K-Pop idols like Jimin, Jungkook BTS, and Minhyun NU'EST also come from the city known for its beautiful beaches. After being on hiatus due to legal issues with his former agency, Kang Daniel's comeback surprised fans as he was immediately appointed as the Honorary Ambassador for Busan City. The appointment ceremony was conducted by Busan Mayor Oh Keo Don at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium.

5. Successfully Holding Fan Meeting in 6 Countries

Kang Daniel ©Twitter.com/konnect_danielk

After being on hiatus for several months, Kang Daniel finally greeted fans by holding a fan meeting in 6 countries, namely Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei, Malaysia, Manila, and Seoul. The event was enthusiastically welcomed by fans who had been waiting for Kang Daniel, as evidenced by the tickets being sold out immediately.

6. Having Narcolepsy Disorder

Kang Daniel ©Twitter.com/prince__danik

Kang Daniel mentioned that he suffers from Narcolepsy, a condition that causes someone to feel sleepy and fall asleep suddenly. In the variety show IT'S DANGEROUS BEYOND THE BLANKETS, he once fell asleep suddenly while cleaning his hair in the bathroom. He also fell asleep at the dining table with his mouth still full of food. We hope Kang Daniel recovers soon!

7. Skilled in Writing Song Lyrics

Kang Daniel ©Twitter.com/konnect_danielk

Not only is Kang Daniel skilled in rapping, dancing, B-boying, and singing, but he is also talented in writing song lyrics. In his solo album titled 'Color On Me', Kang Daniel participated in writing the lyrics for four songs: 'Color', 'Horizon', 'I Hope', and 'What Are You Up To'. He is truly multi-talented, which is why he is greatly admired by his fans. Good job, Kang Daniel!

8. Having a Unique Nickname

Kang Daniel ©Twitter.com/peachdrop1210

Despite having a muscular body, this 23-year-old guy has a unique nickname, which is 'Kang Choding'. This nickname was given to him by his friends in Wanna One because of his childish behavior. Being mischievous and playful, it's no wonder he was given that nickname.

9. Having a Dancer Background

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Besides being a back dancer, when he was still in Busan, he was part of a dance academy and learned B-Boying. He even competed in the same dance competition as Park Woojin of AB6IX and Jimin of BTS. It's no wonder that Kang Daniel's dancing abilities are above average.

Not only handsome, but Kang Daniel also has many interesting facts that some of them make KLovers proud.

Written by: Safira Damayanti

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