Kang Daniel opens mysterious website hinting at release of first solo album

By Park Sae-jin Posted : July 11, 2019, 11:33 Updated : July 11, 2019, 11:33

[Kang Daniel's Instagram]

SEOUL -- Kang Daniel, a former member of South Korea's project band Wanna One, opened a mysterious website which only has a clock counting down to midnight Thursday.

The 22-year-old opened the teaser website at midnight on Wednesday with no explanations. The website only has a clock counting down to midnight Thursday.

Kang's website caused confusion and anticipation with fans debating over what would be unveiled the next day. Some 71,000 fans shared their thoughts on the singer's Instagram.

"What does that countdown mean??? You got me so excited early in the morning mister," wrote "ameerarosli", an Instagram user. Another user "je121dk" expressed anticipation: "Now you are making me visit the website again and again all day long to find out what's coming. I am so excited to see what would be revealed."

Many fans predicted the singer would announce the release schedule of his first solo debut album. "I think Kang will definitely tell us something about his upcoming solo debut album. I am so excited!" said "Lalalong", a member of Kang's online fan club.

In "Produce 101 Season 2", a cable TV music audition survival show in 2017, Kang was at the top of trainees to join Wanna One. After 16 months of successful activities, Kang joined LM Entertainment, a management agency, but he left the company due to a legal dispute. He established his own one-man agency, KONNECT Entertainment, in June.

From a recording studio on June 23, Kang uploaded an Instagram photo that showed him holding a placard with one word reading "End." 
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