Ahn Daniel

Biography

Ahn Daniel (born August 16, 1994), known professionally as Niel (Korean: 니엘), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Teen Top. Niel released his first solo EP titled oNiely×oNIELy16 February 2015 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 7 tracks1Only you3:042못된 여자3:303아포가토3:264Lady3:315전화해 (Call me)3:286에필로그 (Epilogue)3:377천사의 노래 (Song of an angel)4:23 on February 16, 2015.

Solo career

On December 26, 2012, Niel, alongside Beast's Yoseob, 2AM's Jo Kwon, MBLAQ's G.O, and Infinite's Woohyun formed a 5-member one-time unit named Dramatic Blue for their song, "Tearfully Beautiful", for SBS Gayo Daejeon's The Color of K-Pop. 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. 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. The music video for his title song "Lovekiller" came out on February 16, featuring rapper Dok2. His solo mini album oNiely×oNIELy16 February 2015 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 7 tracks1Only you3:042못된 여자3:303아포가토3:264Lady3:315전화해 (Call me)3:286에필로그 (Epilogue)3:377천사의 노래 (Song of an angel)4:23 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.
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."
Niel released his second mini album Love Affair...×LOVE AFFAIR...16 January 2017 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 7 tracks1On My Way1:112날 울리지마3:223Heart Monster3:244나 열나2:595신호둥3:466In the Rain3:167그런 날3:27 January 16, 2017, containing seven songs, including the title track of the same name.
On June 3, 2020, Niel joined Overwatch Contenders team O2 Blast as an "Honorary Player".
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.
In August 2022, Niel signed a contract with New Entry.
In November 2022, Niel made a comeback with his 3rd mini album "A to Z×A to Z28 November 2022 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks1A to Z3:192궤도2:443Hypnotized3:104Single Love3:065Forever Young3:136오늘4:12", which is set to be released on November 28.

Military service

In April 2025, Niel revealed that he had been classified Grade 4 under South Korea's conscription system and assigned to supplementary service as a prospective social service worker in 2021. After he was not called up for three years, he was transferred to wartime labor service in 2024 under the long-term waiting provision.
Under this classification, he is exempt from mandatory military service during peacetime but remains subject to mobilization during wartime or an equivalent national emergency.