Ahn Daniel (Hangul: 안 다니엘; born August 16, 1994), better known by his stage name Niel (Hangul: 니엘), is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, actor and promotional model. He is best known as the main vocalist of the South Korean boy group Teen Top. Niel released his first EP titled oNIELy on February 16, 2015.[1]
Career
On July 10, 2010, Niel made his debut as a member of Teen Top with their debut album Come into the World, performing the title track "Clap" on MBC's Show! Music Core.
Solo
On December 26, 2012 it was announced that Niel, alongside Beast's Yoseob, 2AM's Jo Kwon, MBLAQ's G.O, and Infinite's Woohyun would participate as a 5-member one-time unit named Dramatic Blue for the their song, "Tearfully Beautiful", for SBS Gayo Daejeon's The Color of K-Pop.[2] In 2013, he featured in Fanta's Advertising song "Fanta Time" alongside A Pink's Eun-ji and Lee Kwang-soo.
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 releases self-produced track 'Affogato' which will be included on his first solo album.[4] The official music video for his title song "Lovekiller" came out on February 16 which will feature 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 such Exo, Sistar and Ailee sang a KBS1's Special Program 'I Am Korea' theme song "The Day We Meet" for Gwangbok 70th Anniversary."[8]
Early life
As a child, Niel dreamed of becoming a soccer player, but he became interested in acting when he saw the child actor Yoo Seungho in the film The Way Home. With his mother's support, he began attending acting school, and was cast into his first drama "Children's Chorus" in fifth grade. Later, Niel was inspired by Michael Jackson's Ben and began to pursue singing instead, while also starting dance lessons.
Filmography
Film
Television dramas
Discography
EPs
| Title |
Album details |
Peak chart positions |
Sales |
KOR
[11] |
| oNIELy |
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1 |
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| oNIELy `Spring Love` (Repackage)
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4 |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Singles
As lead artist
Soundtrack appearances
| Year |
Album |
Song title |
Sales |
Artist |
| 2012 | Tearfully Beautiful | "Tearfully Beautiful" | KOR (DL): 95,179+ | with G.O, Yoseob, Woohyun, Jo Kwon (Dramatic BLUE) |
| 2013 | Fanta Time | "Fanta Time" | N/A | with Lee Kwang-soo, Eun-ji[13] |
| 2015 | The Day We Meet | "I Am Korea" | with various artists |
collaborations
Variety show
Niel first appeared on the variety show "Star Cam" with Teen Top in 2010. From December 2014 to January 2015, he participated in a variety show called True Justice as a cast member.[16] In August 2015 Niel join SBS TV Program "The Racer".[17]
Radio programs
- 2011: MBC ShimShim Tapa Radio (30/08/2011 with Ricky)
- 2011: MBC ShimShim Tapa Radio (28/09/2011 with Ricky)
- 2011: MBC ShimShim Tapa Radio (with Ricky)
- 2011: Shim Shim Tapa Radio (18/12/2011)
- 2011: Shim Shim Tapa Radio (25/12/2011)
- 2012: ShimShim Tapa Radio (28/01/2012)
- 2012: ShimShim Tapa Radio (12/02/2012)
- 2012: ShimShim Tapa Radio (04/03/2012)
- 2014:MBC FM FM4U Sunny Date, 8PM KST (12/11/14)
Awards and nominations
| Year |
Award |
Category |
Work |
Result |
| 2015 |
Mnet Asian Music Awards[21] |
Song of the year |
Lovekiller |
Nominated |
| Best Dance Performance - Solo |
Nominated |
| Year |
Date |
Song |
| 2013 |
June 22 |
"Longing For You"[22] |
| Year |
Date |
Song |
| 2015 |
February 27 |
Love Killer[23] |
| Year |
Date |
Song |
| 2015 |
February 28 |
Love Killer[24] |
References
- ↑ "Teen Top’s Niel Releases Logo and Countdown for Solo Debut". February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Dramatic Blue releases 'Tearfully Beautiful' for SBS Gayo Daejun!". Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ↑ "Teen Top’s Niel Reported to Make Solo Debut in February". Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Niel releases self-produced track 'Affogato' on '4 Things Show'". Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ↑ "Dok2 to feature in Niel’s debut title track "Lovekiller"". February 12, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ↑ Niel reveals title track of upcoming repackaged album 'Spring Love'. April 7, 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
- ↑ "Niel releases a romantic collaboration track 'Spring Love,' featuring Juniel". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ↑ "I Am Korea 'MV filming live" (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ↑ "My Drama List Ahn Niel "Drama & Films"".
- ↑ ‘스웨덴 세탁소’ 니엘, 치명적 매력의 파티시에로 변신…‘꿈빛 파티시에’ ['Sweden Laundry, Niel, at the party turns into fatal charm]. Top Star News (in Korean).
- ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- ↑ gaonchart.co.kr. "2015년 35주차 Album Chart" (in Korean).
- ↑ "Enjoy a 'Fanta Time' with TEEN TOP's Niel, A Pink's Eunji, and Lee Kwang Soo". Allkpop. June 17, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ↑ "TEEN TOP's Niel & Juniel take a friendly snapshot after their 'Music Bank' special stage".
- ↑ "'M! Countdown' IU Shows A Perfect Live Performance With Teen Top's Niel".
- ↑ "Teen Top Niel joins Kim Gura, Sam Hammington, and more as host for "True Justice"". oh!kpop. 2014-11-25. Retrieved 2014-11-25.
- ↑ "29일 첫방 SBS `더 레이서` 박형식 운전솜씨 볼까" (in Korean). Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ↑ "TEEN TOP's Niel and Changjo Revive Old School on "Immortal Song 2"". Koogle.TV. 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
- ↑ "Teen Top Niel joins Kim Gura, Sam Hammington, and more as host for 'True Justice'". dkpopnews.net. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "Teen Top Niel to Reveal His Self-Composed Song for a First Time on "4 Things Show"". January 27, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ↑ "2015 MAMA Nominees Announced". soompi.com. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
- ↑ ""TEEN TOP and 100% win Park NamJung's episode on Immortal Song 2! "" Daily KPop News Website.
- ↑ ""Niel wins #1 + Performances from February 27th 'Music Bank'!"" Allkpop
- ↑ "Niel Takes #1 This Week on Music Core with Lovekiller" Soompi
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