# Touchin' > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Touchin' > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Touchin'.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchin' > Source revision: 1300795172 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|2019 single by Kang Daniel}} {{Infobox song | name = Touchin' | cover = Kang Daniel - TOUCHIN' cover.png | border = yes | type = single | artist = [Kang Daniel](/source/Kang_Daniel) | album = [Cyan](/source/Cyan_(EP)) | B-side = Adulthood | released = {{Start date|2019|11|25}} | recorded = 2019 | studio = | venue = | genre = [K-pop](/source/K-pop) | length = | label = *[Konnect](/source/Konnect_Entertainment) *[Sony Music](/source/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](/source/Ryan_S._Jhun) *Noday | producer = *Royale Avenue *[Ryan S. Jhun](/source/Ryan_S._Jhun) | prev_title = [What Are You Up To](/source/What_Are_You_Up_To) | prev_year = 2019 | next_title = [2U](/source/2U_(Kang_Daniel_song)) | next_year = 2020 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|aSGisoCdLPc|"Touchin'"}}
{{YouTube|xCsfehrMQ2Q|"Adulthood"}}}} }} "'''Touchin''''" (stylized "'''TOUCHIN''''") is a song by South Korean singer [Kang Daniel](/source/Kang_Daniel). It was released digitally by [Konnect Entertainment](/source/Konnect_Entertainment) on November 25, 2019 and was later included in his second [EP](/source/Extended_play) ''[Cyan](/source/Cyan_(EP))'' 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](/source/Color_on_Me)'' four months prior. The single is said to be his first step towards a broad musical spectrum.{{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](/source/Star_News_(South_Korea))|via=[Naver](/source/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}} 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.{{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](/source/OSEN_(newspaper))|via=[Naver](/source/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}} The first set of black-and-white [noir](/source/Film_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.{{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](/source/SBS_funE)|via=[Naver](/source/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}}{{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](/source/SBS_funE)|via=[Naver](/source/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}} == Composition == "Touchin'" is described as having an '80s to '90s [pop](/source/Pop_music) sound that combines characteristics of various genres, including [EDM](/source/Electronic_dance_music), [rock](/source/Rock_music), and [dance](/source/Dance_music), highlighting a strong [bass](/source/Bass_guitar) 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](/source/synthesizer).{{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](/source/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}} == 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](/source/Cathode-ray_tube) television and selecting a [VHS](/source/VHS) tape labeled "Touchin'" to watch. A black-and-white film runs, and one of the characters is portrayed by Kang himself.{{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](/source/Herald_Pop)|via=[Naver](/source/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}}{{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}} == Promotion == Kang debuted "Touchin'" at his ''Color on Seoul'' fan meeting held at [KINTEX](/source/Korea_International_Exhibition_Center) on November 23–24, 2019 prior to the official music site release. He then performed "Touchin'" at awards shows [Asia Artist Awards](/source/Asia_Artist_Awards) on November 26 and the [2019 Melon Music Awards](/source/2019_Melon_Music_Awards). He also made radio and variety appearances, guesting on ''[Cultwo Show](/source/Cultwo_Show)'' and becoming a special MC for [KBS2](/source/KBS2) shows ''[Happy Together](/source/Happy_Together_(talk_show))'' and ''[Fun-Staurant](/source/Stars'_Top_Recipe_at_Fun-Staurant)'', where he performed the choreography.{{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](/source/Star_News_(South_Korea))|via=[Naver](/source/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}}{{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](/source/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}}{{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](/source/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}} He was able to promote on music shows [KBS2](/source/KBS2)'s ''[Music Bank](/source/Music_Bank_(TV_series))'', [SBS](/source/Seoul_Broadcasting_System)'s ''[Inkigayo](/source/Inkigayo)'', and [SBS MTV](/source/SBS_MTV)'s ''[The Show](/source/The_Show_(South_Korean_TV_series))''. 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''.{{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](/source/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}}{{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](/source/Herald_Pop)|via=[Naver](/source/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}}{{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](/source/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}} After Kang promoted for a week, Konnect announced he would be taking a break due to health issues, and his scheduled activities were canceled.{{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](/source/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}} == Track listing == {{Track listing | total_length = 6:10 | headline = Digital download{{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}} | 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](/source/Ryan_S._Jhun)|Noday}} | extra1 = {{hlist|Royale Avenue|[Ryan S. Jhun](/source/Ryan_S._Jhun)}} | length1 = 3:05 | title2 = Adulthood | lyrics2 = {{hlist|[Dvwn](/source/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
position |- ! scope="row"| South Korea ([Gaon](/source/Gaon_Digital_Chart)){{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](/source/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}} | 71 |} == Accolades == {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Result ! Ref. |- | 2020 | 29th [Seoul Music Awards](/source/Seoul_Music_Awards) | Dance Performance Award | {{nom}} | {{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}} |} === Music program awards === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! width="200"|Program ! width="150"|Date ! Ref. |- | ''[The Show](/source/The_Show_(South_Korean_TV_series))'' ([SBS MTV](/source/SBS_MTV)) | December 3, 2019 | {{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](/source/Herald_Pop)|via=[Naver](/source/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}} |} == Release history == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- ! Region ! Date ! Format ! Label |- ! scope="row"| Various | November 25, 2019 | {{hlist|[Digital download](/source/Music_download)|[streaming](/source/streaming_media)}} | 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 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Touchin'](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchin') by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchin'?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.