Niel (singer)

Niel
Niel in 2022
Born
Ahn Daniel

(1994-08-16) August 16, 1994 (age 32)
Anyang, South Korea
Other nameNiel
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2004–present
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
안다니엘
RRAn Daniel
MRAn Taniel
Signature

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 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 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... 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", which is set to be released on November 28.

Personal life

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.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes/Ref.
2007 Eleventh Mom Ban-jang Supporting role
2020 Swag Lead role

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Children's Chorus
2005 641 Families
2010 I Am Legend Teen Top Cameo
2012 Do You Know Taekwondo? Choi Myeong-seong Main role
2013 Two Weeks Student
2014 Sweden Laundry Kim Min-ho Cameo

Web series

Year Title Network Role Note Ref.
2021 The Guys I Want to Catch Dingo Music

Variety shows

Year Title Role
2017 Wizard of Nowhere
2021 Wild Idol Daily mentor

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
2021 Time Between Dog and Cat 개와 고양이의 시간
2022–2023 Origin of Species 종의 기원 Han Yu-jin
2023 Dream High 드림하이 Jason
2024 Get off work at 6 o'clock 6시 퇴근 Jang bogo

Discography

EPs

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
oNiely
  • Released: February 16, 2015
  • Label: TOP Media
  • Format: CD, digital download
 1
  • KOR: 26,562
oNiely 'Spring Love' (repackage)
  • Released: April 14, 2015
  • Label: TOP Media
  • Format: CD, digital download
 4
  • KOR: 13,018
Love Affair...
  • Released: January 16, 2017
  • Label: TOP Media
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "On My Way"
  2. "Love Affair" (ft. Giantpink)
  3. "Heart Monster"
  4. "Fever"
  5. "Signal"
  6. "In the Rain" (ft. Snacky Chan)
  7. "Disappear"
 3
  • KOR: 14,086
A to Z
  • Released: November 28, 2022
  • Label: TOP Media
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "A to Z"
  2. "In Your Space"
  3. "Hypnotized"
  4. "Single Love"
  5. "Forever Young"
  6. "Today"
 75
  • KOR: 1,435
She
  • Released: April 22, 2025
  • Label: EL&D Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Sapé" (backing track)
  2. "She"
  3. "The Meaning Within Love"
  4. "If You're the Ocean"
  5. "What's the Excuse for Love?"
  6. "She" (instrumental)
 20
  • KOR: 7,819

Single albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Parting Emotion
  • Released: January 11, 2024
  • Label: Newentry Co., Ltd.
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Track listing
  1. "Parting Path"
  2. "Loved XX"
  3. "Parting Path" (Sped Up)
 36
  • KOR: 9,825
California
  • Released: July 6, 2026
  • Label: EL&D Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Califonia"
  2. "When You Smile, I Smile"
 26
  • KOR : TBA

Korean singles

As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
 KOR
DL
"Lovekiller"
(featuring Dok2)		 2015 6 — oNiely
"Affogato"
(featuring C.A.P)		 84 —
"Spring Love"
(featuring Juniel)		 40 — oNiely 'Spring Love'
"Love Affair"
(feat. Giant Pink)		 2017 — — Love Affair...
"A To Z" 2022 — — A To Z
"In Your Space" — —
"Parting Path" 2024 — 171 Parting Emotion
"She" 2025 — 194 She
"California" 2026 — 87 California
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Chinese singles

Singles

Title Year Album
"無畏 Fearless" 2026 Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

Year Album Song title Sales Artist
2012Tearfully Beautiful"Tearfully Beautiful"KOR (DL): 95,179+with G.O, Yoseob, Woohyun, Jo Kwon (Dramatic BLUE)
2013Fanta Time"Fanta Time"N/awith Lee Kwangsoo, Euji
2015The Day We Meet"I Am Korea"with various artists

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards Song of the year Lovekiller Nominated
Best Dance Performance – Solo Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Teen Top's Niel Releases Logo and Countdown for Solo Debut". February 1, 2015. Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Dramatic Blue releases 'Tearfully Beautiful' for SBS Gayo Daejun!". Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Teen Top's Niel Reported to Make Solo Debut in February". Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Niel releases self-produced track 'Affogato' on '4 Things Show'". Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Dok2 to feature in Niel's debut title track "Lovekiller"". February 12, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  6. ↑ Niel reveals title track of upcoming repackaged album 'Spring Love'. April 7, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Niel releases a romantic collaboration track 'Spring Love,' featuring Juniel". Allkpop. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  8. ↑ "I Am Korea 'MV filming live". 텐아시아 (in Korean). May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Watch: Teen Top's Niel Drops Sorrowful And Passionate MV For Newest Solo "Love Affair"". Soompi. January 16, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Welcome New Player!". O2 Blast. June 3, 2020.
  11. ↑ Yoon, Sanggeun (December 28, 2021). "틴탑 니엘·창조 티오피미디어 전속계약 종료 "팀 활동 유지"[전문]". Star News. Naver. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  12. ↑ 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)]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 10, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Lee, Da-gyeom (April 28, 2025). [인터뷰] 니엘 “군 면제 후 첫 앨범, 모든 게 도전이었죠”. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean).
  15. ↑ 장기대기 사유 전시근로역 처분제도 안내 (in Korean). Military Manpower Administration.
  16. ↑ "Niel of Teen Top to get big screen debut in 'Swag'". The Korea Herald. May 29, 2018.
  17. ↑ Son Bong-seok (July 8, 2021). "딩고뮤직, 웹드라마 '잡고 싶은 녀석들' 제작...하이라이트 손동운- 틴탑 니엘- 펜타곤 우석- 빅톤 세준 캐스팅 [공식]" [Dingo Music, web drama 'The Guys I Want to Catch'... Highlight Son Dongwoon- Teen Top Niel- Pentagon Wooseok- Victon Sejun Casting [Official]]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved July 8, 2021 – via Naver.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ 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). Retrieved July 19, 2021 – via Naver.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ Son Jin-ah (March 7, 2023). "니엘·아스트로 진진·그리, 쇼뮤지컬 '드림하이' 춤꾼 제이슨 된다" [Niel Astro Jinjin Gree, Show-Musical ‘Dream High’ Dancer Jason] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved March 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ↑ "니엘, 뮤지컬 '6시 퇴근' 오늘 첫공 : 네이트 연예" (in Korean).
  23. ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  24. ↑ Cumulative Sales of She:
  25. ↑ "Circle Album Chart". Circle Music Chart (in Korean).
  26. ↑ Cumulative Sales of Parting Emotion:
  27. ↑ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  28. ↑ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
  29. ↑ "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.
  30. ↑ "2015 MAMA Nominees Announced". Soompi. October 30, 2015. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2015.