NewJeans members Danielle Marsh and Hanni Pham take the cover story of Vogue Australia Magazine‘s January 2024 edition lensed by fashion photographer Hyea W. Kang. In charge of styling was Kaila Matthews, with production from Sooh Hwang and Charlotte Rose. Beauty is work of hair stylist Hyejin Lee, and makeup artist Nakyeum Lee.
Pham: I actually first met Dani when she came to the training centre with her mum before properly starting … I knew it was going to be easy to bond whether it was over missing home or Australian snacks or school things we missed!
Marsh: Hanni unnie (meaning ‘older sister’ in Korean) was the first member I met. I remember the first thing I thought was how heartwarming her smile was. Training together over the years she’s been like a sister to me. There were times while training where I‘d get stuck or needed help with something, and she would always come running to the rescue. I find it easy to relate to Hanni unnie! I learn so much from her and I’m so lucky to have her in my life. She will always and forever be my Aussie buddy.
Pham: I have loved and am still a fan of countless celebrities, but I do have a soft spot for fellow Australians like Troye Sivan or 5 Seconds of Summer. Having been a fan myself, I think I can really put myself in the shoes of our fans and that helps me think more openly about how I can give them the best experiences through our performances and interactions.
Marsh: Growing up, Beyoncé was one of my biggest idols, and to this day she is such an inspiration. I have so much love for music and still admire so many artists, including Troye Sivan, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Julie Andrews, 5SOS just to name a few. Watching these artists perform and seeing how they interact with their fans has had an enormous impact on my life today. Being a fan of various artists myself, I am genuinely honoured and feel a great sense of responsibility to have such amazing fans. I am consistently working hard to be someone that they can rely on.
Pham: Even before we debuted, we’ve never viewed it as a competition between each other, but rather enjoyed the experience and performing together. We know each other’s strengths and weaknesses well enough, so we can help each other shine and embrace each member’s charm more.
Marsh: At the moment NewJeans is my priority. All of the members together are like one. Although we’re so different and unique in our own ways, when we’re together we’re a family.
Pham: It has been an absolute dream working with Gucci and Armani Beauty as their global ambassador. Participating in campaigns and events, seeing all that goes on behind the scenes, has not only taught me so much about the endless passion fashion house brands have for their work, but also has increased my admiration for the beauty of these brands.
Marsh: It was surreal at first, as it was hard to imagine myself being an ambassador of a brand I’ve always loved. The photo shoots are so much fun! I remember being so nervous for my first photo shoot without the other members. But as soon as I got there everyone was so welcoming.
Pham: With my debut and firsthand exposure to styling and fashion, my sense of style has changed so much. Personally, I like to dress comfortably and I love clothing that makes me feel confident. Generally, I find myself leaning towards a more casual type of street style. Recently I’ve been trying to experiment with other styles and utilising jewellery and accessories to enhance my outfits. A lot harder than you think it would be! Our stylists make it look so easy.
Marsh: I think I am always rediscovering my own style. At the moment we have a stylist who helps to style our stage outfits. I am beginning to learn more about fashion and what suits me. When I am choosing an outfit myself, I enjoy playing around with different colours. At the moment I have a huge thing for blue.
Photography © Hyea W. Kang for Vogue Australia, read more at vogue.com.au
