Singer Kang Daniel will release his 6th mini album[low to Haze]today(the 16th)at 6 PM.This is his first new album in 9 months.

The title song is ‘Episode’.Also, the third track ‘Love Game’, which he participated in composing for the first time since his debut, is also something to look forward to.The performance of ‘Episode’ was done in collaboration with top K-pop choreographers such as Auspicious and Choi Young-jun.The music video presents a unique spectacle with a fantasy fairy tale-like storytelling.This is the moment when Kang Daniel opens a new chapter, clearly showing his musical evolution along with a top-class performance.

● Glow to Haze

Kang Daniel’s new album is composed of five tracks like a movie.The first half expresses shining moments like ‘Glow’ with a cheerful sound, while the middle part describes a hazy heart like the feeling of ‘Haze’.Kang Daniel wrote the lyrics for four songs, including the title track.The deeper tone and message contain three-dimensional emotions about love.The atmosphere that emphasizes the color pink and the love theme also show Kang Daniel’s new charm.

● Episode

The title song ‘Episode’ conveys the excitement of love that is just beginning with a combination of Latin rhythm and R &B.The performance was completed with elaborate post-production by Choi Young-jun, a true representative choreographer of K-pop, on top of the sensual choreography of the popular crew Auspicious.Rather than trying to emphasize the point of a single movement, the focus was placed on connecting the overall atmosphere with the music.The music video is set in a secret museum and features Kang Daniel appearing as a messenger of love like Cupid, delivering a gentle resonance.

● Love Game

This is the first track that Kang Daniel participated in composing since his debut.It is also a song that he took the lead in writing lyrics and producing.Kang Daniel, who has continued to evolve with each album, has expanded his musical spectrum with greater strides this time.It is also impressive that he likened the pushing and pulling of each other to a game.The sweet piano, bass, and guitar tension and the special sound composed by Kang Daniel are interesting.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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