Former NewJeans Member Danielle Holds FIRST Live After Suspension, Reveals She 'Fought Till Very End'

After

her shocking exit from NewJeans, Danielle Marsh held a dual livestream broadcast on Instagram and YouTube at 7 pm KST on January 12 to address her fans for the first time. A visibly emotional Danielle expressed her gratitude to fans for being by her side and also shared a few updates on what was going on in her life. The former NewJeans member was near tears as she shared that she fought till the end to be with members Minji, Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein in the group. The K-pop idol insisted that this was the beginning for her in the brief but powerful live session.

Former NewJeans member Danielle speaks with fans in first public appearance after exit

Danielle teased her first public broadcast to her fans as she posted a note saying, "For those who waited." Speaking in both Korean and English, Danielle got emotional speaking with fans for the first time and paused at several moments to compose herself. In a broadcast titled Dear Bunnies on YouTube, she began by saying in Korean, "Why are the tears already coming… This moment of saying goodbye still feels a little unfamiliar. “Thank you for waiting” doesn’t feel like enough. Bunnies were right there the whole time." Danielle added in English, "Sometimes late at night I would read the letters and the messages you sent me. Not loudly, but just enough."

She continued, "That warmth really lingers for a long time. Over this past period, I learned a lot and had a lot I needed to protect. The way I look at family, and the way I see the world, have both changed a little. When I think of Bunnies, the first thing that always comes to mind is their eyes. The moments we met on stage, our very first stage, the silence right before the music… even when the music stopped, that feeling of our hearts staying connected. Those memories are quietly holding me up now."

Emotional Danielle reveals she fought to stay in group

Sharing about what she had been up to, Danielle revealed, "The past days — those days — I didn’t say much. I traveled, and I listened. I learned how to stay still. Under unfamiliar skies, I found myself again, and I kept stories meant for Bunnies in my heart. I haven’t shared them yet, but I hope that one day you’ll be able to read the letters I wrote for you."There’s one thing I really want to say. Right now, a lot of things are still in the process of being sorted out. And when the time comes, I will update you all... about what’s happening, about the lawsuits, and about everything you’re curious about. And this much I can say for certain. I fought until the very end to be together with the members. And that truth stays with me," the K-pop star shared, getting teary again.

Speaking about new beginnings, Danielle concluded, "In one corner of my heart, NewJeans is always there. Even if we’re in slightly different places, we’ll share the same heart and become one Bunnies — as by me, and as a family. Bunnies, this isn’t the end. It’s a beginning! In the days ahead — whether it’s music, silence, or small moments — I want to share them truthfully and beautifully with you. The feelings Bunnies gave me — I want to return it slowly, in the way I know how." The singer's exclusive contract with ADOR was terminated on December 29, 2025 and Danielle had to officially leave NewJeans. Since then ADOR has also sued Danielle Marsh for an amount of $20.6 million (33.1 billion KRW). This is much lower than the original 100 billion KRWthey could have sought in penalty and damages.