Danielle Marsh addressed fans directly for the first time since leaving K-pop powerhouse NewJeans, using an emotional livestream to explain her silence, reaffirm her bond with the group, and thank supporters who stood by her during months of uncertainty.
Speaking on a livestream, Danielle appeared visibly emotional as she reflected on her departure from the group amid an ongoing legal dispute with its former agency, ADOR. The livestream marked her first public comments since her contract termination in late 2025, a development that followed a prolonged battle over NewJeans’ management and future.
Her remarks offered clarity to fans known as Bunnies, many of whom have closely followed the legal and personal fallout surrounding one of the most successful K-pop acts of recent years.
“I Wanted to Stay Together”
Danielle said she did everything she could to remain with NewJeans, describing her exit as something she never wanted.
“I fought till the very end to be together with the members,” she said during the broadcast, adding that NewJeans continues to hold a permanent place in her heart.
She emphasized that her affection for her former bandmates has not changed, even though circumstances forced them onto separate paths. Danielle also reassured fans that distance does not erase shared experiences or mutual support.
“We may be in different places now, but we are still connected,” she said, addressing Bunnies directly.
Throughout the livestream, Danielle alternated between Korean and English, a reflection of her global fan base. At several points, she paused to collect herself as she spoke about how much fan messages helped her endure what she described as an unfamiliar and difficult period.
Legal Backdrop and Uncertain Future
Danielle’s departure follows months of legal turmoil involving NewJeans and ADOR. The conflict began after internal disputes and leadership changes at the label. Most members later returned to ADOR under existing contracts. The agency terminated Danielle’s agreement and said it plans to seek damages related to the dispute.
Danielle avoided discussing legal details during the livestream, saying she could not yet address certain issues. She told viewers she hopes to explain more when circumstances allow.
Instead, she focused on expressing gratitude and acknowledging the emotional weight of the moment. She said she often read messages from fans late at night and credited their encouragement with helping her stay grounded.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her career, Danielle struck a hopeful tone as she closed the broadcast. She framed the moment not as an ending, but as a transition.
“This is a beginning,” she said, promising to continue sharing her journey with fans in whatever form that may take.
For many Bunnies, the livestream did not resolve every question about Danielle’s future. It did, however, offer something equally meaningful: a reminder that behind the headlines and legal filings is an artist determined to move forward without letting go of where she came from.
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