Biography

Danielle

다니엘 / Danielle June Marsh

Danielle (Danielle June Marsh, Korean name Mo Ji-hye) is a Korean-Australian singer, a former member of NewJeans. She co-wrote the group's debut single "Attention" and voiced Ariel in the 2023 Korean dub of The Little Mermaid. Her contract with ADOR was terminated on December 29, 2025, and she now pursues music independently.

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Model
  • Mo Ji-hye (모지혜)

Profile

Danielle is a Korean-Australian singer who rose to fame as a member of NewJeans, co-writing the group’s chart-topping debut single “Attention” and voicing Ariel in the Korean dub of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023).

Following the group’s contract dispute with ADOR, her exclusive contract was terminated on December 29, 2025, making her a former member; she has since begun sharing solo music independently while legal proceedings with ADOR continue.

Facts

  • She appeared on Korean children's television as a child (2011-2012), including tvN's Rainbow Kindergarten, before returning to Australia for primary school and becoming a K-pop trainee in 2020. Wikipedia EN
  • She co-wrote NewJeans' debut single "Attention", which topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. Wikipedia EN
  • She voiced Ariel in the Korean dub of Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023) and sang "Part of Your World" for the Korean soundtrack. Wikipedia EN
  • Following the members' November 2024 attempt to terminate their ADOR contracts and the courts' October 2025 ruling upholding them, ADOR terminated Danielle's contract on December 29, 2025 and filed a damages suit of about 43.1 billion won against her and collaborators. She began sharing self-composed solo music independently on April 11, 2026. Rolling Stone

Works

Rainbow Kindergarten (tvN) Cast member (child)
2011 / TV show
Attention (NewJeans) Co-lyricist
2022 / Other
The Little Mermaid (Korean dub) Ariel
2023 / Voice-over
Independent solo demos Singer-songwriter
2026 / Other

FAQ

Is Danielle still a member of NewJeans?
No. ADOR terminated her exclusive contract on December 29, 2025 following the group's contract dispute, making her the only member to leave. She has since pursued music independently while legal proceedings with ADOR continue.
What nationality is Danielle?
She holds dual Australian and South Korean citizenship, born in Newcastle, Australia to an Australian father and a South Korean mother. Her Korean name is Mo Ji-hye.
Did Danielle voice Ariel in The Little Mermaid?
Yes — she voiced Ariel in the 2023 Korean dub of Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid and sang "Part of Your World" for the Korean soundtrack.

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