Daniel from NewJeans was seen supporting runners at the Tokyo Marathon 2026, amidst ongoing legal issues with ADOR.
March/2/2026 11:58
Daniel from NewJeans has been spotted in Japan, causing a stir. Yesterday (1st), as a result of a My Daily interview, it was confirmed that Daniel was supporting runners at the Tokyo Marathon 2026 held on this day. Until now, she has shown exceptional 'love for running' by enjoying running with Jinusean's SEAN and participating in the Sydney Marathon. This time, it seems she visited Japan to support the runners. On social media, images of Daniel smiling brightly while taking commemorative photos have spread and attracted attention. Currently, Daniel has been notified of contract termination from ADOR. Previously, in December last year, ADOR announced, 'We have determined that it is difficult for Daniel to continue activities as a member of NewJeans and as an artist under ADOR, and today we have notified her of the termination of the exclusive contract. Additionally, regarding the situation that led to this dispute, we plan to hold legal responsibility against one family member of Daniel, who has significant responsibility for the departure from NewJeans and the delay in her return, and former representative Min Hee-jin.' It has been reported that ADOR has filed a damage compensation lawsuit against Daniel, her family, and former representative Min Hee-jin for 43.1 billion won (approximately 4.3 billion yen). NewJeans members Haein, Herin, and Hani have returned to ADOR, while Minji is still in negotiations.
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