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Danielle was a member of the K-pop group NewJeans under agency Ador. Her contract was terminated in December, leading to a legal dispute involving a 33 billion won lawsuit.
Danielle, formerly of NewJeans, uploaded her first video on the YouTube channel Dazzibelle on Thursday.
Under the title “Detour,” she said hello to fans sitting in front of a lake in her native Australia. Admitting that she is slightly awkward, she told the viewers: “I’ve really, really missed my home. The nature, the ocean, and of course my family. So the first thing I chose to do was to spend time with the family back home.”
Fully recharged now, she is ready to begin her own adventure, she said, adding that one thing is for sure: She will embark on the first journey of her own.
Danielle's contract with Ador was terminated in December, and she is still mired in a 33 billion won ($24 million) lawsuit with the agency.
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Danielle will release original music as a solo artist in the coming months.
Likely · Within months

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