Ahn Daniel (born August 16, 1994), better known by his stage name Niel (Korean: 니엘), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy groupTeen Top. Niel released his first solo EP titled oNiely on February 16, 2015.[1]
On January 5, 2015, it was announced that Niel would be making his official solo debut in February.[3] on January 27,at the program of Mnet's "4 Things Show" Niel released the self-produced track "Affogato", which would be included on his first solo album.[4] The music video for his title song "Lovekiller" came out on February 16, featuring rapper Dok2.[5] His solo mini album oNiely which contains seven songs, was released on the same day and topped the Gaon chart. On April 14, Niel released his repackaged album oNiely 'Spring Love, as well as the music video for its title track "Spring Love" , featuring singer-songwriter Juniel.[6][7]
On May 15, 2015, Niel and other artists including Exo, Sistar and Ailee sang a KBS1's Special Program 'I Am Korea' theme song "The Day We Meet" for Gwangbok 70th Anniversary."[8]
Niel released his second mini album Love Affair... January 16, 2017, containing seven songs, including the title track of the same name.[9]
On December 28, 2021, Niel announced that he will not renew his contract with TOP Media starting from January 10, 2022. However, he will still remain as a member of Teen Top.[11]
In August 2022, Niel signed a contract with New Entry.[12]
In November 2022, Niel made a comeback with his 3rd mini album "A to Z", which is set to be released on November 28.[13]
^Kim Na-young (August 10, 2022). "틴탑 니엘, 뉴엔트리와 전속계약…림킴과 한솥밥(공식)" [Teen Top's Niel signed an exclusive contract with New Entry... Rim Kim and Hansotbap (Official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee, Bok-jin (November 16, 2022). "가수 니엘, 28일 3번째 미니 앨범 'A to Z'로 컴백" [Singer Niel makes a comeback with his 3rd mini album ‘A to Z’ on the 28th] (in Korean). Segye Ilbo. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jung Ga-young (August 20, 2021). "[단독] 2PM 준케이·틴탑 니엘·블락비 태일, '야생돌' 일일 멘토 된다" [[Exclusive] 2PM’s Jun-K, Teen Top’s Niel, and Block B’s Taeil to become daily mentors for ‘wild idols’]. sportsworld (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
^Shin Young-eun (July 19, 2021). "개와 고양이의 시간' 송원근→니엘 캐스팅…9월 개막" [Time Between Dogs and Cats’ Song Won-geun → Niel Casting… September opening]. Star Today (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
^Myung, Hee-sook (November 1, 2022). "니엘부터 하동연까지, '종의 기원' 초연 캐스팅 라인업 완성 [공식]" [From Niel to Ha Dong-yeon, 'Origin of Species' premiere casting lineup complete [Official]]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Naver.
