The popular Korean girl group “NewJeans” has once again become the focus of attention after enduring contract disputes. Last year, their management company “ADOR” officially announced the termination of their exclusive contract with the only 20-year-old member Danielle, making her the sole member excluded from the group’s comeback list. On the night of the 12th, Danielle started a personal IG live to express her feelings for the first time, and during the broadcast, she was seen tearing up several times as she shared her recent experiences, her emotional breakdown leaving countless fans heartbroken.
Since the start of 2024, NewJeans has been embroiled in contract controversies, with group activities suspended throughout a year of lawsuits and negotiations. In October last year, after the court ruled in favor of “ADOR” in the first trial, the public initially believed all members would return to the company. Unexpectedly, “ADOR” then confirmed the termination of cooperation with Danielle and filed a high-amount compensation claim against her. As the dispute continued, Danielle held a live broadcast on the night of the 12th, attracting over ten thousand fans to watch simultaneously.
During the live, Danielle alternated between Korean and English, touching fans with her words: “I have really grown a lot during this period, and there are now even more people and things I want to protect.” She confessed that, as she spent time with her family, her mood gradually settled down. “The way I look at the world seems to be changing slowly, but the light has always been there, and you all have always been by my side.” At this point, she paused to take a deep breath, trying hard to compose herself.
Speaking of her fans, Danielle could not help but choke up: “Whenever I think of Bunnies, the first thing that appears in my mind is the look in your eyes.” She recalled the silence before her first time on stage and the excitement when the music ended, saying that those memories still support her to this day. She addressed her fans: “This is definitely not the end, but an entirely new beginning.” She also emphasized, “NewJeans will always be in my heart,” and shared that she had personally written a letter to her fans, “hoping that one day I can hand this letter to everyone myself.” Even during this long wait, her feelings for the fans have never changed, her voice trembling again as she said this.
Regarding her future plans, Danielle said cautiously that arrangements are still being made and she will personally update the public once the time is right. She also mentioned she is currently facing ongoing legal issues but did not disclose details. At the end of the live, she sincerely expressed, “In order to walk side by side with the other members, I fought until the very last moment, and that original intention will always be engraved in my heart,” concluding with, “From now on.”
Source: China Times News Network