Danielle Has Donated About 300 Million Won. Now She Runs Alongside Hanni

Photos of Danielle and Hanni sitting side by side with a child at a charity marathon for children with disabilities spread across Korean online communities and social media on the 7th. In the images, both wear relaxed athletic clothes and flash V signs with the young participant, and fans who had been waiting for a shared photo of the two reacted quickly.

One netizen who took a picture with Danielle at the event described the scene in a post: "So kind and friendly, and her looks are definitely on another level." The photos stood out partly because of timing. NewJeans has no confirmed activity schedule, so seeing two of its members at the same domestic event drew warm, wistful responses from fans.

A record of giving that predates the photos

This is not Danielle's first charity appearance. She has previously donated about 300 million won (roughly $210,000) to a nonprofit that supports children in welfare facilities, single-parent families and young adults preparing to live independently after leaving state care.

In August, she took part in the donation marathon 2026 815 Run, organized by Habitat for Humanity Korea to mark Liberation Day and help improve housing for descendants of independence activists. She joined the same event the year before, so this weekend's run extends a pattern rather than starting a new one.

Where the NewJeans dispute stands

The context around the group remains complicated. Last December, Haerin, Hyein and Hanni were confirmed to return to ADOR, while Minji was reported to be continuing talks with the agency. Danielle, by contrast, was sued by ADOR for damages over an alleged breach of her exclusive contract, which effectively removed her from NewJeans.

Danielle said in a social media livestream on the 12th that she "fought to the very end to be with the members." ADOR stated in court last October that it was preparing a NewJeans comeback, but no concrete schedule has been announced. For fans, a pair of smiling photos at a children's charity run is a small bright spot in a long wait.