{
  "id": 5525045,
  "title": "Former NewJeans member Danielle hints at going solo, first YouTube video hits 1.8 mil. views in a day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/former-newjeans-member-danielle-hints-at-going-solo-first-youtube",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260904/former-newjeans-member-danielle-hints-at-going-solo-first-youtube-video-hits-18-mil-views-in-a-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Danielle, a former member of the K-pop girl group NewJeans, has launched a YouTube channel, which has sparked speculation about her potential shift towards a solo music career. Her debut video, titled \"Detour,\" was uploaded to her channel Danielle Marsh on Thursday. The short clip, slightly over a minute long, marked her first appearance on the platform since creating the channel.\n\nIn the video, Danielle appeared before the camera with minimal makeup, dressed in a hoodie and exuding a relaxed smile. She candidly shared that being on her own was new and made her feel a bit awkward. Additionally, Danielle revealed that she is currently residing in Australia, and returning home brought back feelings of nostalgia and a desire to reconnect with her family.\n\nDanielle expressed that she had taken time to relax by swimming at the beach and spending moments with her loved ones since her return to Australia. Reflecting on her future, she expressed enthusiasm for her new journey, acknowledging that the path ahead remains uncertain. She stated, \"I don't know what what awaits me, I don't know where I'll be going.\"",
  "summary": "Danielle, formerly of NewJeans, has launched a YouTube channel, raising questions about whether she is preparing to embark on a full-fledged solo career. The former NewJeans member uploaded a video titled “Detour” to her YouTube channel, Danielle Marsh, on Thursday. The clip, which runs just over a minute, is her first upload since launching the channel. Appearing before the camera with little to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Danielle, ex-NewJeans member, launches YouTube channel DanielleMarsh.",
    "\"Detour\" debut video hits 1.8 million views in one day.",
    "Danielle hints at solo career, shares feelings of being new and awkward alone."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Former NewJeans member Danielle hints at going solo, first YouTube video hits 1.8 mil. views in a day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/former-newjeans-member-danielle-hints-at-going-solo-first-youtube-5530408",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:42:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}