Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Six years into the music scene as a solo artist, Kang Daniel's drive to showcase his growth as both an artist and a performer on stage shines through in his latest single, "Mess," and his 'ACT' tour.
"Whether it's an album or a song, I've always participated in everything," said Kang Daniel in an exclusive interview with allkpop. "But every time I do it, I always have a lot of desire to get better at it."
Sung fully in English with lyrics co-written by him, "Mess" marks Kang Daniel's first release for 2025, which arrived ahead of his 'ACT' tour in Europe with stops in London, Paris, Hamburg, and Warsaw.
To commemorate the artist's new song and tour, allkpop had the opportunity to speak with Kang Daniel on his musical projects, his biggest achievement, and goals. Check out the exclusive interview with Kang Daniel!
Six years into the music scene as a solo artist, Kang Daniel's drive to showcase his growth as both an artist and a performer on stage shines through in his latest single, "Mess," and his 'ACT' tour.
"Whether it's an album or a song, I've always participated in everything," said Kang Daniel in an exclusive interview with allkpop. "But every time I do it, I always have a lot of desire to get better at it."
Sung fully in English with lyrics co-written by him, "Mess" marks Kang Daniel's first release for 2025, which arrived ahead of his 'ACT' tour in Europe with stops in London, Paris, Hamburg, and Warsaw.
To commemorate the artist's new song and tour, allkpop had the opportunity to speak with Kang Daniel on his musical projects, his biggest achievement, and goals. Check out the exclusive interview with Kang Daniel!
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