Ousted NewJeans member Danielle spotted in Tokyo marathon crowd, fans rally

Danielle, the former NewJeans member embroiled in a contract dispute with her agency, has been spotted in public overseas for the first time in weeks, prompting an outpouring of fan support online. A short video posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on March 1 showed Danielle at the Tokyo Marathon venue in Japan. The poster said the woman in a white cap and sunglasses was Danielle, while the man beside her in a green jacket was actor Lee Si-woo. Danielle holds a South Korean flag in one hand and a white banner in the other while looking toward the camera. She is known for her enthusiasm for running and has previously participated in the celebrity running crew “Unknown” alongside singer Sean. She reportedly attended the event to cheer on runners, including Sean. Fans reacted warmly, writing comments such as “We support you,” “So happy to see her smiling,” and “Hope she returns soon.” Danielle was removed from NewJeans in December after agency ADOR terminated her exclusive contract and filed a 43.1 billion won ($32.3 million) damages and penalty lawsuit again