He expressed gratitude for the people around him who created "a great sense of stability" in response to this and specifically noted his manager, Konnect Entertainment's company staff as a whole, and his dance team.
[2][3] In an interview with fashion-industry trade journal WWD, Kang revealed that he drew inspiration for the various tracks on Yellow from his personal experiences during a difficult period in his career and is credited as the main lyricist for lead single "Antidote".
[5] Lyrically, MTV News pointed out that the song highlights the hardship and heartaches Kang has experienced throughout his career and his desire for a magical cure-all that would make them all disappear when he sings "I'm begging for the Antidote / Wipe my slate clean".
[10] According to the Korea Music Content Association, Kang achieved his first Gaon quadruple crown during the sixteenth week of 2021 in part due to "Antidote" ranking first in the digital, download, and BGM charts.
[15][16] Famous for its Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy noted that "K-pop singer/songwriter Kang Daniel delivers a mesmerizing performance [...] complete with colorful lights and fierce choreography.