A new Instagram account believed to be connected to former NewJeans member Danielle began attracting considerable attention on January 10, 2026. The account, which used the name @dazzibelle, appeared with no posts but immediately provoked speculation because it was mutually following Livvy Marsh, Danielle’s sister.
In addition, Fans noted that Livvy rarely follows unrelated accounts, and this detail fueled curiosity among KPop enthusiasts. Within a few hours, the account moved from a few hundred followers to tens of thousands of followers. By the end of the day of January 10, it had already surpassed 100,000 followers, and the number continued to grow as speculation spread online. Fans are waiting to learn whether the social media account actually belongs to Danielle. Neither she nor her representatives have confirmed or denied its ownership, leaving public interest high as events continue to develop.
The situation quickly expanded beyond social media interest because it occurred during an ongoing conflict between Danielle and her former agency, HYBE’s ADOR. The company terminated Danielle’s contract on December 29, 2025. Soon after that, on January 9, 2026, the company filed a lawsuit involving Danielle, her mother, and former CEO Min Hee Jin over what it considered unauthorized solo activities. Legal tension between HYBE’s ADOR and the NewJeans members dates back to 2024, when the group accused the company of mistreatment and broken trust. After battling their contracts for over a year, the court ruled in October 2025 that all NewJeans members were still tied to the company.
Even with that ruling in place, HYBE’s ADOR chose to kick out Danielle and announced legal action for more than 30 million dollars. Meanwhile, other members, including Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni, have returned to the agency as Minji continues negotiations. For now, the future of NewJeans as a group and Danielle’s next steps in her career remain uncertain.