I don't know why they were obsessed with hitting Ikaika's high parts. I remember in the recording studio that it wasn't even suppose to go that high - Ikaika naturally improvised and the guy recording it liked it. (They were trying to prove they could be a four person group but whatev.) That said, the way things played out is fine because Dan rounds out the group!
He ended up becoming an officer in the military and he did become a doctor and a fitness instructor. The reason he left was because he was being sexually harassed by Lou thankfully he had family with a bit of money and influence imagine all the other young boys that weren’t so lucky
Im still baffled how Dan was not picked to be the top 8 or however many people they had in that house. Dan is the best singer in that group, one of the best dancers, and to me the most handsome. Hes like the JC of Nysnc but in Otown. I'm honestly glad Ikakia dropped out because he couldn't dance and was my least favorite. Ikakia reminds me for some reason aesthetically to be the Kevin BSB but who can sing a lot better. The members need to be able to sing and dance. They also needed someone with dark brown hair and light eyes to round out the group. It seemed that Dan also had the best work ethic and maturity which maybe being 2nd choice humbled him but it seems that's his personality. Without Dan I'm not sure if they'd have as much success as they did.