After the release of his fourth EP, Kang won Song of the Year in April for its lead single "Antidote" as the only male soloist to do so at the 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards.

In other accolades, Kang has attained a Guinness World Record for gaining one million followers on Instagram in the shortest amount of time.

In 2017, Naver reported that Kang was included on its list of 'Most Searched Keywords' as the only singer in the top six, placing right below the president of South Korea.

Alongside his music career, Kang made his acting debut through the 2022 Disney+ Star original series, Rookie Cops.

Aside from the entertainment industry, Kang is also known for his involvement in philanthropic activities and received a plaque of recognition from The Snail of Love, a social welfare group for the deaf and hard of hearing.