Kang Daniel will enlist as an active-duty soldier in the army on February 9. His agency ARA announced this fact officially on the 14th. Kang Daniel previously released a special album titled "Pulse Phase" as his last album before enlistment.

Born in 1996, Kang Daniel debuted as a member of the project group Wanna One through Mnet's "Produce 101" program in 2017. Since 2019, he has been building a unique career as a solo artist. Recently, he shared an emotional moment with fans by delivering his final farewell at a solo fan concert held at KBS Arena.

After enlistment, Kang Daniel will fulfill his 18-month mandatory military service. All activities will be suspended during this period. However, Mnet plans to air a Wanna One reunion reality program in the first half of this year. Due to his enlistment schedule, Kang Daniel is expected to have a limited role in the program. He mentioned the approaching enlistment by commenting "Maybe just an intro?" in response to questions about the program on the fan community platform Weverse.

Even after the end of Wanna One's activities, Kang Daniel has communicated with fans through various activities. In 2022, he expanded his acting spectrum by appearing in the Disney Plus drama "Police University." Kang Daniel's enlistment signifies the conclusion of precious time with his fans.

The agency stated, "Kang Daniel will pour everything he can show as a singer before his military service." This is interpreted as a statement of his determination regarding his military duty. Fans are sending messages of waiting and support during his service period.

During his time with Wanna One, Kang Daniel gained overwhelming popularity and secured a large fan base. His solo activities also attracted attention with various musical attempts and styles. Fans will continue to support and wait for his return after enlistment.

Mnet has not yet announced the specific schedule for the Wanna One reunion reality program. Changes in the program's development are expected due to Kang Daniel's enlistment schedule. Fans plan to remember him through various content during his military service.

The news of Kang Daniel's enlistment is expected to have a significant impact on the music industry. Fans look forward to reuniting with him when he resumes activities after completing his military service. They eagerly await his return and hope that Kang Daniel stays healthy during his service.