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Danielle (다니엘) is a South Korean-Australian singer, dancer, rapper and lyricist. She is a former member of the girl group NewJeans.
Early life[]
Danielle June Marsh was born on April 11, 2005, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, to a South Korean mother and an Australian father.[1][2] She has an older sister, Olivia Marsh, a singer who made her debut on October 16, 2024.[3][4] In 2009, at the age of four, Marsh and her family moved to Paju, South Korea.[5]
Career[]
Pre-debut[]
In 2011, Marsh made her first television appearance on tvN's Rainbow Kindergarten and SBS's My Heart's Crayon. She went on to appear on Shinhwa Broadcasting and Jesse's Play Kitchen the following year.[6] In 2012, at the age of seven, Marsh returned to Australia to attend primary school.[7]
She trained at YG Entertainment during her middle school years, but left to explore other opportunities. In 2020, at 15, Marsh joined Source Music and ADOR, where she trained for two years before her debut.[8]
2022–2025: NewJeans, The Little Mermaid, "Part of Your World", departure from ADOR[]
On July 22, 2022, she debuted as a member of NewJeans with the lead single "Attention", prior to the release of their debut EP New Jeans on August 1.[9]
In 2023, Danielle voiced Ariel in the Korean dubbing of The Little Mermaid (2023).[10] She acting and singing in the film were praised after the first screening.[11] She recorded several songs for the soundtrack of the film, including "Part of Your World", which was released on May 17, 2023.[12] On May 21, 2024, Danielle hosted the [Korea on Stage – New Generation] concert, organised by the Cultural Heritage Administration.[13]
On December 29, 2025, ADOR announced that they had terminated her exclusive contract following the NewJeans members' legal dispute against the company and that she would be departing from the group.[14] The label added that it planned to hold Min Hee-jin and a member of Danielle's family responsible for the legal dispute, for approximately ₩43 billion in damages.[15]
Discography[]
OSTs[]
- "Part of Your World (From "The Little Mermaid" Korean Soundtrack Version)" ("Part of Your World") (2023)[16]
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[17]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | |||
| NewJeans | "Attention" | New Jeans | Writing |
| 2023 | |||
| NewJeans | "Super Shy" | "Super Shy" | Writing |
| "Cool With You" | Get Up | ||
| "ASAP" | |||
| 2024 | |||
| NewJeans | "How Sweet" | "How Sweet" | Writing |
Filmography[]
Films[]
- The Little Mermaid (2023) - voice acting (Korean dubbing)[18]
Reality shows[]
- Rainbow Kindergarten (tvN, 2011) - guest
- My Heart's Crayon (SBS, 2011) - guest
- Hello! Yoga Kids! (2011)
- Shinhwa Broadcasting (JTBC, 2012)
- Jesse's Play Kitchen (JTBC, 2012) - host
Endorsements[]
On January 6, 2023, Burberry announced that they have selected Danielle as their new brand ambassador.[19] On March 13, 2023, Vogue Korea revealed that Danielle was selected as the new ambassador for YSL Beauty.[20] On March 22, 2024, Celine announced that Danielle was selected as a global ambassador for the brand.[21] On December 18, 2024, she became an Omega ambassador.[22]
- Burberry (2023)
- YSL Beauty (2023)
- Celine (2024)
- OMEGA (2024)
Trivia[]
- Her father is Australian while her mother is South Korean.[23]
- She has dual citizenship of South Korea and Australia.[24]
- Her MBTI personality type is ENFP.[25]
- Danielle loves the music from the musical drama film The Sound of Music (1965) and Julie Andrews, the lead actress.[26]
- She is fluent in Korean and English. However, as she was born in Australia and spent most of her childhood there, she is a native English speaker and more familiar with Australian culture. As a result, she often speaks Korean and then suddenly switches to English, and often doesn't know unusual Korean words or mixes the two languages.[27]
- The first song she practiced as a trainee was Daniel Caesar's "Best Part".[28]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Danielle/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ (KR) MK Sports: '오늘 생일' 뉴진스 다니엘 Happy Birthday Danielle
- ↑ (KR) MHN Sports: 괜히 논란 될라..흑백, 그림으로 투표 인증한 개념 연예인은?
- ↑ (KR) Insight: 신인 가수 규나, 알고보니 뉴진스 다니엘 친언니였다
- ↑ (KR) Top Star News: 가수 규나, 뉴진스 다니엘 친언니?...가족관계 관심
- ↑ (KR) Marie Claire Korea: Danielle
- ↑ The Korea Herald: In the Right Denim, NewJeans Aims To Be An Everyday Symbol of Music
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: 뉴진스 다니엘→美영화 출연 링컨...잘 큰 '레인보우 유치원' [엑's 이슈]
- ↑ Seoul Vibes: (Danielle) A Comprehensive Profile of the NewJeans Member
- ↑ Soompi: HYBE/ADOR’s New Girl Group NewJeans Makes Surprise Debut With “Attention” + Drops Schedule For 1st EP
- ↑ Billboard: NewJeans' Danielle Sings Stunning 'Part of Your World' in Korean Dub of 'The Little Mermaid'
- ↑ (KR) Sports DongA: 뉴진스 다니엘 표 '인어공주', 전 세계가 반했다
- ↑ (KR) Yonhap News Agency: 뉴진스 다니엘, 영화 '인어공주' OST '저곳으로' 17일 발표
- ↑ Star News Global: NewJeans Daniel sole MC for KBS '2024 Korea On Stage'
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: NewJeans' Hanni Confirmed And Minji In Talks To Return To ADOR + Danielle's Contract Terminated
- ↑ (KR) Yonhap News Agency: 어도어, 다니엘·민희진에 431억 손배소…閔-하이브 재판부
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: NewJeans’s Danielle Sings "Part Of Your World" In MV For Korean-Dubbed "The Little Mermaid" Film
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10037844 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: NewJeans’s Danielle To Dub Ariel Role For “The Little Mermaid” Film + Disney Reveals “Part Of Your World” Teasers
- ↑ Soompi: NewJeans’ Danielle Named Global Ambassador For Burberry
- ↑ L'Officiel Singapore: NewJeans' Danielle Is Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's Newest Ambassador
- ↑ (KR) Star News Korea: 뉴진스 다니엘, 셀린느 글로벌 앰버서더 발탁
- ↑ (KR) Sports Donga: 뉴진스 다니엘, 오메가의 새 얼굴
- ↑ (KR) Top Star News: '민희진 걸그룹' 뉴진스 모지혜, '레인보우 유치원' 출신…나이-국적 눈길
- ↑ (KR) gukjenews: 뉴진스 4관왕 프로필, 소속사, 나이, 국적 주목
- ↑ YouTube: [Jeans' ZINE] MBTI 탐구 시간💭 EP.1
- ↑ YouTube: [Light Jeans] OIOI 22FW Photoshoot Behind
- ↑ @newjeans_official on TikTok (July 21, 2022)
- ↑ @0207O9 on Twitter (January 4, 2023)
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