Former member of NewJeans Danielle has been spotted in public with actor Lee Si-woo. The video captured a scene at the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo, Japan. The individual, seen wearing a white cap and sunglasses, was identified as Danielle, and the actor spotted wearing a green jacket and sunglasses was expected to be Lee Si Woo.
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Former NewJeans Danielle Spotted with Actor Lee Si-woo
The video was reported to have been captured on March 01, 2026, during the Korean Independence Movement Day. What caught the eyes of the fans was not the actor who was spotted with her, but Danielle holding the South Korean flag in one hand and a white banner in the other, she is even looking towards the camera. According to the reports, Danielle attended the marathon to cheer for singer Sean of hip-hop duo Jinusean, who leads the running crew “Unknown.” Danielle has recently been active as a member of the crew, along with Bo-gum; she has been seen joining Sean in the early morning runs, marathon events, and even volunteer activities.
Meanwhile, this public appearance of Danielle came into the spotlight, as she is embroiled in legal tension with her previous agency, ADOR.
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Danielle and ADOR Case
Danielle, who is a part of the very popular South Korean girl group “NewJeans”, which debuted in 2022, the group was a five-member girl band – Harein, Hyein, Hanni, Danielle, and Minji. ADOR is the company behind the group that was managing the group activities with creative head Min Hee Jin. In November 2023, the member of NewJeans and their lawyers moved to terminate their contract with ADOR, which resulted in multiple court hearing through a long period between 2024 and 2025, before it ended on October 30, 2025. Seoul District Central Court ruled in favour of ADOR, citing that the contract of all the NJZ members stands valid with the label ADOR and HYBE.
Explaining the contract breach between Ador and Danielle simply
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Danielle, who is the most recognized member internationally of NewJeans, has been singled out. However, fans were upset about her exit, stating, “Does this make any sense? NewJeans without Danielle isn’t NewJeans. Even other K-Pop communities have the same reaction.
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How ADOR Reacted to the Case
Reacting to it, ADOR officially stated, “We have determined that it will be difficult for her to continue working with us. Therefore, we have notified her of the termination of her exclusive contract. Furthermore, we plan to hold one family member of Danielle and former CEO Min Hee Jin, who are significantly responsible for causing this dispute and the delayed return of NJZ, legally accountable.”
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It continued, “During the conversation, ADOR learned that the members had been receiving distorted and biased information for a long time, leading to various misunderstandings about the company. The company and the artist agreed that restoring the fans’ and the public’s love would take time to resolve the misunderstandings completely. Furthermore, we have decided to take the opportunity to address the various controversies that arose during the dispute, and we are currently discussing the timing and method.” Following this, ADOR filed a compensation suit against NJZ Danielle, her family member, and Min Hee-jin.
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Dispatch Report and Danielle’s Mother Chats with Min Hee-Jin
After the whole controversy, some messages between Min Hee Jin and NJZ Danielle caught the eye of netizens – are they trying to build a narrative that ADOR is difficult to work with?
According to the reports of Dispatch, yes. On February 23, Dispatch released a lengthy report on Min Hee Jin and her plan for NewJeans’ demise. In the chats, Danielle’s mother suggested an idea of putting “psychological pressure” on ADOR as a narrative in legal strategy. The text revealed a dark reality. The conversation between Danielle’s mother and Min Hee Jin shows how both of them are trying to build a narrative that ” NewJeans and ADOR cannot work together.”
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin expressed strong indignation and threatened to sue Dispatch after the publication of messages between her and the mother of NewJeans member Danielle.
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Danielle’s mother: Can’t the members refuse to attend ADOR due to psychological pressure? If the members officially request that ComplexCon block ADOR from attending, and ComplexCon accepts, it would serve as evidence that the members perceive ADOR as a source of psychological pressure. I think it would give us an advantage for the main case.
Min Hee Jin: Yes. I will post it on the NJZ PR account.
Danielle’s mother: The article stated that ADOR would also be attending, so we can state that the members responded by expressing concern about how they might interfere and slander them.
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Min Hee Jin: Please write something short about this, and I will edit it.
The idea exchange between the two shows how they are trying to craft a narrative to support legal or public relations strategies over the contracts and group direction
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this controversy affect NewJeans’ activities?
Yes, this type of legal conflict often affects group activities due to the uncertainty around management and future activities. For now, the group has active ongoing disputes, but these legal activities can disrupt and influence the promotions, scheduling, and public image. For the future, the NewJeans’ activities will depend on future court rulings and potential settlements between the parties involved.
Who is the actor spotted with Danielle?
Lee Si-woo is a South Korean model and actress who worked under Big Picture Entertainment. Known for his roles in Love Your Family, Perfect Family, and Pale Moon.
Why is Danielle’s public appearance gaining extra attention right now?
Because it comes at a sensitive time. Danielle is associated with NewJeans, one of the most influential fourth-generation K-pop groups under ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE.
