Danielle
다니엘 · Mo Jihye (모지혜) · Danielle June Marsh
Danielle June Marsh (Mo Ji-hye) — Former Main Vocalist · Lead Dancer
November 4, 2005 Korean-Australian 165 cm — Type AB ENFP Aries
Danielle, born Danielle June Marsh (Korean name Mo Ji-hye) on April 11, 2005, in Newcastle, Australia, is a Korean-Australian singer best known as the former main vocalist and lead dancer of NewJeans. After debuting with the group in July 2022, Danielle became a global brand ambassador for Burberry, YSL Beauty, and Celine, and voiced Ariel in the Korean dub of "The Little Mermaid." Following the prolonged 2024–2025 contract dispute between ADOR and HYBE, ADOR terminated Danielle's exclusive contract in December 2025, ending her time as an official NewJeans member. Fans searching for Danielle's profile, birthday, height, MBTI, and family background will find an artist known for her bright energy, powerful vocals, and multicultural upbringing between South Korea and Australia. Since parting ways with ADOR, Danielle has reconnected with fans through her personal account @dazzibelle and, on her 21st birthday in April 2026, teased new solo music rumored to be titled "Fly High," marking the start of an independent chapter in her career. This profile covers Danielle's biography, NewJeans-era discography, timeline, awards, and trivia for longtime Bunnies and new fans following her next steps.
Story
Biography
Danielle: Charting a New Path After NewJeans
Danielle (born Danielle June Marsh, also known by her Korean name Mo Ji-hye, on April 11, 2005, in Newcastle, Australia) is a Korean-Australian singer best known as the former main vocalist and lead dancer of the K-pop girl group NewJeans. As of late 2025, Danielle is no longer signed to ADOR and is now pursuing an independent solo career.
A Childhood Between Two Countries
Danielle spent part of her early childhood in Munsan, Paju, South Korea, where she worked as a child model and TV personality before her family returned to Australia in 2012. After training first at YG Entertainment and later at Source Music, she debuted with NewJeans on July 22, 2022, quickly becoming known for her radiant smile, versatile vocals, and natural on-camera charisma.
Rise as a Global Ambassador
Danielle’s warmth and multicultural background made her a favorite for international brands, serving as a global ambassador for Burberry, YSL Beauty, and Celine, and lending her voice to Ariel in the Korean dub of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Within the group, she co-wrote lyrics for NewJeans’ debut single “Attention” and became known to fans as “Vitamin Danielle” for her energetic personality.
Departure from NewJeans
The 2024–2025 legal dispute between ADOR and HYBE upended NewJeans’ activities. After a Seoul court upheld the validity of the members’ contracts in late 2025, ADOR announced on December 29, 2025 that it had terminated its exclusive contract with Danielle, followed by a damages lawsuit against her and close family members. Since then, Danielle has kept in touch with fans through a new personal account, and on her 21st birthday in April 2026 she shared a preview of new solo material, signaling the beginning of an independent chapter in her career.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | Danielle |
| Full Birth Name | Danielle June Marsh (Mo Ji-hye, 모지혜) |
| Date of Birth | April 11, 2005 |
| Birthplace | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Hometown | Newcastle, Australia / Paju, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean-Australian |
| Height | 165 cm (5'5") |
| Weight | Not publicly disclosed |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| MBTI | ENFP |
| Education | Valentine Public School (withdrew) / private tutoring during trainee years |
| Agency | Independent (formerly ADOR / HYBE Labels) |
| Debut | July 22, 2022 (NewJeans, "Attention") |
| Languages | English, Korean |
| Nicknames | Vitamin D, Dani |
| Hobbies | Drawing, swimming, listening to music, talking with people |
| Favorite Color | Yellow |
| Ideal Type | Someone bright, kind, and easy to talk to |
Membership
Groups & Positions
NewJeans
ADOR (HYBE Labels)
Vocalist Dancer Solo Artist
July 2022 – December 2025
The Lineup
Group Members — NewJeans (as of Danielle's tenure)
Minji
Rapper · Vocalist · Unofficial Leader
Hanni
Vocalist · Rapper
Danielle
Main Vocalist · Lead Dancer (former member)
This Idol
Haerin
Vocalist · Visual
Hyein
Vocalist · Maknae
Journey
Career Timeline
2019
Passed Plus Global Auditions
Danielle passed HYBE and Source Music's Plus Global Auditions in September 2019, having previously trained briefly at YG Entertainment.
2020
Joined Source Music as a trainee
After passing a separate audition, Danielle officially joined Source Music in 2020 and began training in earnest for her eventual debut.
2022
Debuted with NewJeans
NewJeans debuted on July 22, 2022 with "Attention," for which Danielle contributed lyrics, introducing her as the group's main vocalist and lead dancer.
2023
Ambassador roles and "Little Mermaid" dub
Danielle became a global ambassador for Burberry and YSL Beauty, and voiced Ariel in the Korean dub of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."
2024
Contract dispute with ADOR begins
A shareholder dispute between former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin and parent company HYBE escalated into a broader conflict over NewJeans' management and contracts, with the members announcing contract termination in November 2024.
2024
Japanese debut with "Supernatural"
NewJeans released the Japanese single "Supernatural" and Korean single "How Sweet," marking some of the group's final joint releases before the dispute intensified.
2025
NewJeans contracts ruled valid by Seoul court
The Seoul Central District Court ruled in October–November 2025 that the members' exclusive contracts with ADOR remained valid until 2029.
2025
Contract terminated by ADOR
On December 29, 2025, ADOR announced the termination of Danielle's contract, followed by a damages lawsuit filed against her, a family member, and Min Hee-jin.
2026
Teases solo debut as an independent artist
On her 21st birthday, April 11, 2026, Danielle shared a preview of a new solo demo track on her personal Instagram, signaling the start of an independent music career.
Music
Discography
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Fly High (Demo)
Unreleased Demo Preview
2026
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Attention
Digital Single
2022
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Hype Boy
Digital Single
2022
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Cookie
Digital Single
2022
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Hurt
Digital Single
2022
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OMG
Single Album Track
2023
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Ditto
Single Album Track
2023
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Super Shy
Single
2023
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ETA
Single
2023
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Cool with You
Single
2023
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How Sweet
Single
2024
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Bubble Gum
B-side
2024
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Supernatural
Japanese Single
2024
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Right Now
B-side
2024
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Best New Female Artist (with NewJeans)
Melon Music Awards
2022
Song of the Year (Digital) – "Ditto" (with NewJeans)
Circle Chart Music Awards
2023
Top Global K-Pop Artist (with NewJeans)
Billboard Music Awards
2023
Bonsang / Album Division (with NewJeans)
Golden Disc Awards
2024
Artist of the Year – Album (with NewJeans)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2023
Grand Prize (Daesang) (with NewJeans)
Korea Grand Music Awards
2024
Group of the Year (with NewJeans)
Billboard Women in Music
2024
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Danielle was born Danielle June Marsh (Korean name Mo Ji-hye, 모지혜) on April 11, 2005, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
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Her father, Andrew Marsh, is Australian, and her mother, Mo Ji-won, is Korean, giving Danielle dual Korean-Australian heritage.
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At age four, Danielle and her family moved to Munsan, Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, where she lived for about three to four years.
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As a child in Korea, she worked as a kid model and TV personality under the name "Mo Jihye," appearing on shows like Rainbow Kindergarten and My Heart's Crayon.
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She has an older sister, Olivia Marsh (Mo Gyu-na), who made her own singing debut in 2024.
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Danielle returned to Australia with her family in June 2012.
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She was formerly a YG Entertainment trainee before passing a separate Source Music audition in July 2020.
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Danielle trained for about 2.5 years before debuting with NewJeans in July 2022.
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She co-wrote lyrics for NewJeans' debut single "Attention."
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In 2023, Danielle voiced Ariel in the Korean-language dub of Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid."
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She became a global brand ambassador for Burberry in January 2023 and for YSL Beauty two months later.
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Since March 2024, Danielle has also served as a global ambassador for Celine.
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She served as a Special MC for SBS Inkigayo in January 2023.
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Danielle hosted the "Korea on Stage – New Generation" concert organized by South Korea's Cultural Heritage Administration in May 2024.
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Her MBTI type is ENFP, and fans nicknamed her "Vitamin D" (short for Vitamin Danielle) for her bright, energetic personality.
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On November 28, 2024, Danielle and her NewJeans groupmates announced they were terminating their exclusive contracts with ADOR amid the dispute with HYBE.
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In November 2025, a Seoul court ruled that the members' exclusive contracts with ADOR remained valid until 2029.
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On December 29, 2025, ADOR announced it had terminated its contract with Danielle, stating it would be difficult for her to continue as a NewJeans member.
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The following day, ADOR filed a damages lawsuit against Danielle, a family member, and former CEO Min Hee-jin, initially seeking about ₩43.1 billion (roughly US$29.8 million).
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In June 2026, ADOR reduced the damages claim against Danielle and her co-defendants to approximately ₩33 billion (about US$21.5 million).
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Following her exit, Danielle launched a new personal Instagram account, @dazzibelle, which surpassed one million followers within days.
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On January 12, 2026, she held a solo Instagram livestream to speak directly with fans about her situation.
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On April 11, 2026 — her 21st birthday — Danielle shared a teaser clip of a new solo demo track on her personal account, widely seen as the start of her solo music career.
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The demo, rumored to be titled "Fly High," features a laid-back pop sound with fans identifying the lyric hook "Fly high into the sky."
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Danielle's message to fans after leaving NewJeans was, "This isn't the end. It's the beginning."
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
Bunnies
Bunnies (also called Tokki, meaning "rabbit" in Korean) is the official fandom name of NewJeans, unveiled on October 29, 2022, exactly 100 days after the group's debut. The name plays on the group's rabbit motif seen throughout their album artwork and stage design. Danielle was part of NewJeans during Bunnies' formation, though she is no longer an active member of the group.
Official Fan Color
Tokki White & Pastel Multicolor
NewJeans does not use a single fixed fandom color; instead the group's rabbit-themed branding cycles through white, sky blue, pink, yellow, and orange across albums and merchandise, reflecting each era's mood.
Official Light Stick
Binky Bong
The Binky Bong is NewJeans' official light stick, first revealed on October 29, 2022 and released for purchase on March 30, 2023. Shaped like a rounded rabbit-inspired pacifier/orb, it lights up in white, green, pink, blue, orange, and yellow and originally came with interchangeable customization parts.
Fan Community Platform
Weverse
Weverse is the main platform NewJeans uses to communicate with Bunnies through posts, live broadcasts, and membership-exclusive content, alongside the group's own fan-interaction app, Phoning.
Stay Connected
Social Media
Photos
Gallery 📷
