{{short description|2019 single by Kang Daniel}} {{Infobox song | name = Touchin' | cover = Kang Daniel - TOUCHIN' cover.png | border = yes | type = single | artist = Kang Daniel | album = Cyan | B-side = Adulthood | released = {{Start date|2019|11|25}} | recorded = 2019 | studio = | venue = | genre = K-pop | length = | label = *Konnect *Sony Music | lyricist = *JQ *Shin Sae-rom *Kang Eun-yoo | writer = | composer = *Laurent Wilthien *Jean-Noel Wilthien *Matthieu Tosi *Nick McKerl *Logan Lee Turner *Ryan S. Jhun *Noday | producer = *Royale Avenue *Ryan S. Jhun | prev_title = What Are You Up To | prev_year = 2019 | next_title = 2U | next_year = 2020 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|aSGisoCdLPc|"Touchin'"}}<br>{{YouTube|xCsfehrMQ2Q|"Adulthood"}}}} }}
"'''Touchin''''" (stylized "'''TOUCHIN''''") is a song by South Korean singer Kang Daniel. It was released digitally by Konnect Entertainment on November 25, 2019 and was later included in his second EP ''Cyan'' on March 24, 2020. The digital single included a second track "Adulthood" with lyrics co-written by Kang.
== Background == On November 13, 2019, Kang Daniel posted a surprise teaser image on social media and announced news of a digital single release on the 25th at 6pm KST, marking his first comeback after releasing ''Color on Me'' four months prior. The single is said to be his first step towards a broad musical spectrum.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:강다니엘, 25일 싱글 발매..4개월만 기습 컴백(공식) 본문듣기 설정|trans-title=Kang Daniel, releases a single on the 25th.. comeback by surprise after 4 months [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002823352|work=Star News|via=Naver|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052406/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002823352|url-status=live}}</ref> An image of entwined hands, which would serve as the single's cover picture, was posted on the 18th and also revealed the title track name.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:강다니엘, 새 싱글 'TOUCHIN' 커버 아트 공개..수록곡 작사 참여[공식]|trans-title=Kang Daniel, new single 'TOUCHIN' cover art unveiled.. participating in song lyrics [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004122031|work=OSEN|via=Naver|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052355/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004122031|url-status=live}}</ref> The first set of black-and-white noir-themed concept photos was posted on the 20th, and a second set of photos featuring Kang in a suit was uploaded on the 21st.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:누아르 주인공 된 강다니엘?…신보 TOUCHIN' 콘셉트 포토 첫 공개|trans-title=Kang Daniel, the main character of noir?... new TOUCHIN' concept photo released for the first time|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000251607|work=SBS funE|via=Naver|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052355/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000251607|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:버건디 슈트 장착한 강다니엘…TOUCHIN' 두 번째 콘셉트 포토|trans-title=Kang Daniel wearing a burgundy suit... TOUCHIN' 2nd concept photo|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000251660|work=SBS funE|via=Naver|date=November 21, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052434/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000251660|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Composition == "Touchin'" is described as having an '80s to '90s pop sound that combines characteristics of various genres, including EDM, rock, and dance, highlighting a strong bass in the chorus. The song's motif interprets the first encounter between a film's main characters.
The second track "Adulthood" expresses thoughts about becoming an adult but not wanting to grow up yet. Lyrically, there is push and pull between the ideal free-spirited adult self and the tired and lonely adult self in real life. The song has a lively melody and features a soft synthesizer.<ref name="Xports">{{cite news|script-title=ko:더 넓어진 강다니엘의 음악적 스펙트럼…타이틀곡은 "TOUCHIN'"|trans-title=Kang Daniel's wider musical spectrum... the title song is "TOUCHIN'"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001076052|work=Xports News|via=Naver|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052429/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001076052|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Music video == The "Touchin'" music video teaser was revealed on November 22, 2019, and the full music video produced by FantazyLab was released on November 25, 2019. The video features Kang in a casual setting approaching an old CRT television and selecting a VHS tape labeled "Touchin'" to watch. A black-and-white film runs, and one of the characters is portrayed by Kang himself.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:강다니엘, 신곡 'TOUCHIN' 티저‥블록버스터급 스케일 영화같은 분위기|trans-title=Kang Daniel, the teaser for the new song 'TOUCHIN'.. blockbuster scale movie-like atmosphere|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003238384|work=Herald Pop|via=Naver|date=November 22, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052357/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003238384|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/378511601|title=KANG DANIEL - TOUCHIN' M/V|author=Ziyong Kim|publisher=Vimeo|date=November 25, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|archive-date=May 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516130530/https://vimeo.com/378511601|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Promotion == Kang debuted "Touchin'" at his ''Color on Seoul'' fan meeting held at KINTEX on November 23–24, 2019 prior to the official music site release.<ref name="Xports" /> He then performed "Touchin'" at awards shows Asia Artist Awards on November 26 and the 2019 Melon Music Awards. He also made radio and variety appearances, guesting on ''Cultwo Show'' and becoming a special MC for KBS2 shows ''Happy Together'' and ''Fun-Staurant'', where he performed the choreography.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:강다니엘 '터칭' 컴백 1주차 #성공적 #최고의1분 #4관왕|trans-title=Kang Daniel 'TOUCHIN' comeback week 1 #Successful #BestMinute #4Crowns|url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=108&aid=0002827430|work=Star News|via=Naver|date=December 2, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052434/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002827430|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'해투4' 강다니엘, 새싹 MC로 등장...신곡 'TOUCHIN' 무대 공개|trans-title='Happy Together 4' Kang Daniel appears as a sprout MC... new song 'TOUCHIN' stage released|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000422832|work=Ten Asia|via=Naver|date=November 27, 2019|access-date=April 17, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052403/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000422832|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:강다니엘, '편스토랑' 스페셜 MC 출격...마성의 매력 뽐낸다|trans-title=Kang Daniel, special MC for 'Fun-Staurant'... showing off its magical charm|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000425630|language=ko|work=Ten Asia|via=Naver|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052424/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000425630|url-status=live}}</ref> He was able to promote on music shows KBS2's ''Music Bank'', SBS's ''Inkigayo'', and SBS MTV's ''The Show''. His return to music shows occurred nearly a year after his last music show performance in December 2018, and he received an award in person on ''The Show''.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:약 1년 만에 업데이트 된 강다니엘 '뮤직뱅크' 무대 영상|trans-title=Kang Daniel's 'Music Bank' stage video updated in about a year|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001081324|work=Xports News|via=Naver|date=November 30, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=December 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221145118/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001081324|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'인기가요' 강다니엘, 한 편 영화 같은 비주얼..독보적 존재감 'TOUCHIN'|trans-title='Inkigayo' Kang Daniel, a movie-like visual.. unique presence 'TOUCHIN'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003241921|work=Herald Pop|via=Naver|date=December 1, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052436/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003241921|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'더쇼' 강다니엘, 컴백 후 첫 1위…붕어빵 먹방 공약 지켰다 [종합]|trans-title='The Show' Kang Daniel, first place after comeback... the fish-shaped food promise was kept [Comprehensive]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001082729|work=Xports News|via=Naver|date=December 3, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052424/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001082729|url-status=live}}</ref> After Kang promoted for a week, Konnect announced he would be taking a break due to health issues, and his scheduled activities were canceled.<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:강다니엘 측 "불안증세 극심, 사실상 활동 어렵다"(공식입장 전문)|trans-title=Kang Daniel's side said "anxiety is extreme, practically difficult to operate" (official position full text)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000213272|work=Newsen|via=Naver|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052359/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000213272|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Track listing == {{Track listing | total_length = 6:10 | headline = Digital download<ref name="Apple Music">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/touchin-single/1488561838|title=TOUCHIN' - Single by Kang Daniel|publisher=Apple Music|language=en|accessdate=April 15, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052359/https://music.apple.com/album/touchin-single/1488561838|url-status=live}}</ref> | extra_column = Arrangement | title1 = Touchin' | note1 = | lyrics1 = {{hlist|JQ|Shin Sae-rom|Kang Eun-yoo}} | music1 = {{hlist|Laurent Wilthien|Jean-Noel Wilthien|Matthieu Tosi|Nick McKerl|Logan Lee Turner|Ryan S. Jhun|Noday}} | extra1 = {{hlist|Royale Avenue|Ryan S. Jhun}} | length1 = 3:05 | title2 = Adulthood | lyrics2 = {{hlist|Dvwn|Noday|Versachoi|Kang Daniel}} | music2 = {{hlist|Noday|Dvwn|Versachoi}} | extra2 = {{hlist|Versachoi|Noday}} | length2 = 3:05 }}
==Charts== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! Chart (2019) ! Peak<br />position |- ! scope="row"| South Korea (Gaon)<ref name="Gaon Digital Week 2">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=48&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week|title=Digital Chart – Week 48 of 2019|website=Gaon Chart|language=ko|accessdate=December 5, 2019|archive-date=April 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429113956/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=48&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}</ref> | 71 |}
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Result ! Ref. |- | 2020 | 29th Seoul Music Awards | Dance Performance Award | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|title=Seoul Music Awards 2020 nomination list, live streaming details and more"|url=https://www.ibtimes.sg/seoul-music-awards-2020-nomination-list-live-streaming-details-more-35686|work=International Business Times|date=December 9, 2019|access-date=December 12, 2019|language=en|archive-date=December 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212061459/https://www.ibtimes.sg/seoul-music-awards-2020-nomination-list-live-streaming-details-more-35686|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
=== Music program awards === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! width="200"|Program ! width="150"|Date ! Ref. |- | ''The Show'' (SBS MTV) | December 3, 2019 | <ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'더쇼' 강다니엘, 솔로데뷔 첫 1위 "노력하는 아티스트 될게요"[종합]|trans-title='The Show' Kang Daniel, 1st solo debut number one "I'll be an artist who works hard" [Comprehensive]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003242779|work=Herald Pop|via=Naver|language=ko|date=December 3, 2019|access-date=April 15, 2020|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620052400/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003242779|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
== Release history == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- ! Region ! Date ! Format ! Label |- ! scope="row"| Various | November 25, 2019 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | rowspan="2"| {{hlist|Konnect Entertainment|Sony Music}} |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
{{Kang Daniel}}
Category:2019 songs Category:2019 singles Category:Kang Daniel songs Category:Songs in Korean Category:Sony Music singles Category:Songs written by Ryan S. Jhun