Kang Daniel personally shared an update about their current status during military service. On the 15th, Kang Daniel posted two photos on their personal SNS with the caption "It's the same person." One of the released photos showed them singing on stage, while the other captured a casual look wearing a hat and hoodie.

Kang Daniel debuted as the center of Wanna One after winning Mnet's Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017, and continued activities as a solo singer after the group disbanded. They enlisted as an active-duty soldier in the army on February 9th, and their discharge is scheduled for August 8th next year.

The post received supportive comments from fans such as "We missed you," "You've lost so much weight," and "Everyone looks so handsome."