NewJeans’ former member Danielle Marsh was supposedly spotted at the Tokyo Marathon with Korean actor Lee Si Woo. Coming on the heels of her ongoing lawsuit with HYBE Corp., fans were surprised to see her public appearance. Read on for more about the origins of the video, what Danielle was doing at a marathon, and the legal problems she is facing.
Ex-NewJeans Danielle Seen At Tokyo Marathon With Actor Lee Si Woo
According to an X (formerly known as Twitter) user, Danielle was seen at the Tokyo Marathon taking place in the Japanese capital on March 1, 2026. The 20-year-old singer was not participating in the run. However, she was apparently on the sidelines holding one end of a white banner. On the other side, Lee Si Woo (Perfect Family) assisted, cheering on runners alongside the idol. Danielle apparently also carried a South Korean flag. The details of the banner were not visible in the viral video
Wearing a white cap with dark sunglasses, the former NewJeans member attempted to be discreet, but was spotted anyway. According to reports, Danielle is an avid runner and was even a part of the crew called ‘Unknown’. Apparently, Lee Si Woo is also a runner and was part of the crew with her and Sean. Netizens deduced that the two might have been supposedly cheering on their running crew in Tokyo, although they weren’t participating this time.
Fans Allege Tokyo Marathon Video Violates Danielle’s Privacy
Meanwhile, some fans have been calling out the account that circulated the original clip with the two Korean celebrities. They said that although they’re both famous, it was obvious that their appearance at the Tokyo Marathon wasn’t officially announced. Danielle and Lee Si Woo attended in their capacity as normal individuals, and their privacy should’ve been respected. In fact, some X users claimed the original poster was stalking the idol!
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In December 2025, it was announced that Danielle would no longer be a part of NewJeans. HYBE Corporation then sued her for KRW 43 billion won (approx. $29 million USD) in an ongoing lawsuit. Recently, NewJeans creator Min Hee Jin offered HYBE $17.8 Million USD if they dropped all legal proceedings against Min, the members, and employees. As of March 3, 2026, the company has not accepted this offer.
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