NewJeans' Danielle Conquers Sydney Marathon 10K Amidst Legal Battles

NewJeans member Danielle has successfully embarked on a new challenge, completing the 10km race at the Sydney Marathon, even while navigating legal disputes.

Singer Sean shared the news on his social media on the 3rd, revealing that Danielle participated in the '2025 Sydney Marathon Unknown Crew Race' and finished the 10km course. This marked Danielle's very first attempt at a 10km run.

Photos posted showed Danielle and Sean smiling brightly, proudly displaying their completion medals. Danielle competed in the women's 20-24 age group, achieving an impressive time of 47 minutes and 27 seconds, ranking 26th overall among all participants. This accomplishment holds significant meaning, especially given it was her debut race.

Sean expressed his surprise at Danielle's performance, noting that such a result was remarkable just two months after starting her running journey. He congratulated her on a successful first race and commended her evident joy while running.

Marathon running has surged in popularity globally, with numerous races catering to various distances and age groups. South Korea, in particular, has seen a growing number of people embracing running as a healthy lifestyle activity.

In this climate, Danielle has used her participation in the marathon to demonstrate her passion and resilience. Despite ongoing legal entanglements, she has sent a unique message to the public through her athletic endeavor.

Meanwhile, NewJeans is currently involved in a legal dispute with their agency ADOR over exclusive contract matters, leading to a temporary halt in their group activities.

Born in 2005, Danielle is a member of the K-pop group NewJeans.

She has a Korean father and an Australian mother, and spent her childhood in Australia.

Danielle is known for her fluent English skills and captivating vocal tone.