5 Times We Knew NewJeans’ Danielle Would Make The Perfect Disney Princess

NewJeans‘ Danielle was just announced to be the Korean voice actress of Ariel for the upcoming movie The Little Mermaid.

A short teaser of her singing the iconic soundtrack “Part of Your World” was released on May 2.

บันนี่ส์มาร่วมเทรนแฮชแท็กยินดีกับการเดบิวต์การพากย์เสียง the little mermaid ของดาเนียลกันค่ะ !!🧜🏻‍♀️

DANIELLE THE LITTLE MERMAID#DANIELLExARIEL #TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/M5M0O8dvfn

— NEWJEANS UNION—TH (@NJ_unionTH) May 2, 2023

In the midst of several voices of criticism online, fans noted instances in the past that hinted on her being a great Disney princess. Check them out below!

1. When she sang in musicals as a child

First of all, Danielle was a part of musicals as a child. She will be stepping into her role as Ariel with prior experience of singing and acting at the same time.

Danielle has been the lead singer in musicals since she was a little girl. She has the experience and Disney casted as a voice actress for the role of Ariel because of her AMAZING sweet vocals 🥺💞 #DANIELLExARIEL pic.twitter.com/mwKTuNNsu0

— nil (@newjiram) May 2, 2023

2. When she looked perfect in red hair

Though her face will not be seen in the movie, there is little doubt that she resembles the little mermaid especially when she has her iconic red hair.

3. When she was meant to play Ariel

Ariel is also Danielle’s favorite Disney princess, a fact that she recently shared with fans.

Our favorite Disney princess? I’ll name my top five…actually, top three: Ariel, Rapunzel, and Belle.

— Daniel

Throwback to literally last month, when Danielle said her favorite Disney princess is Ariel pic.twitter.com/dfqMGFscfa

— uni (@un__ORIGINAL__) May 2, 2023

Her favorite Disney princess is Ariel and now she has been casted as the voice actress for Ariel in The Little Mermaid! THIS IS HER DREAM COME TRUE#DANIELLExARIEL #TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/Yd8EwULUvm

— nil (@newjiram) May 2, 2023

4. When her voice was heavenly

Singing princess-like high notes will be a breeze to the K-Pop idol. She can do this casually with a smooth and heavenly voice.

she already knew she was a princess😌👑

DANIELLE THE LITTLE MERMAID#DANIELLExARIEL #TheLittleMermaid   pic.twitter.com/7sGa0xuEcF

— pau (@_danzone) May 2, 2023

The OST teaser was another hint at her capabilities as a voice actress in a singing role.

her HIGH NOTE is INSANE #DANIELLExARIEL pic.twitter.com/88RU8EhREa

— danielle pics (@daniepictures) May 2, 2023

5. When her aesthetic fit the movie

Last but not the least, Danielle’s aesthetic in NewJeans—youthful, charming, and sweet—fits the fairytale-like vibe surrounding a Disney princess.

DANIELLE The Little Mermaid#DANIELLExARIEL #TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/KNmuPjZsi6

— newjeans pics (@picsnewjeans) May 2, 2023

This was especially true when she was filmed swimming in a way reminiscent to Ariel.

it’s not just a role, she’s a mermaid in real life too…

DANIELLE THE LITTLE MERMAID#DANIELLExARIEL #TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/WTIocsbz5M

— 🎧 (@KUNEHO45) May 2, 2023

The Little Mermaid will be released on May 26.