2011–2021: Pre-debut activities In 2011, Danielle 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'' in 2012. Danielle returned to South Korea and became a
K-pop trainee in 2020. In 2023, Danielle voiced
Ariel in the Korean dub of
The Little Mermaid (2023). She recorded several songs for the soundtrack of the film, including the single "
Part of Your World", which was released on 17 May 2023, and debuted at number two on
Billboard Hot Trending Songs.
2024–present: Contract dispute and departure from ADOR In May 2024, Danielle hosted the Korea on Stage – New Generation concert, organised by the
Cultural Heritage Administration. On 28 November 2024, during disputes between ADOR's former CEO
Min Hee-jin and ADOR's parent company
Hybe, Danielle and the other members of NewJeans announced their contracts with ADOR were terminated, while ADOR stated the contracts remained "in full effect". In November 2025, the Seoul Central District Court ruled the contracts between the members and ADOR were valid until 2029. On 29 December, ADOR announced the termination of its exclusive contract with Danielle, stating that it would be difficult for her to return to NewJeans and the label. The label added that it was planning to hold a member of Danielle's family responsible for the legal dispute, alongside Min Hee-jin. On the following day, ADOR sued Danielle, one of her family members, and Min Hee-jin for approximately billion ( million) in damages. Danielle, in return, appointed a legal representative. == Other ventures ==