The sudden departure of Taeil from NCT has left fans and the K-pop community in shock. Amid serious accusations, Taeil’s exit from the group has raised numerous questions. As the details of the accusations remain limited, SM Entertainment, the agency behind NCT, has issued a statement addressing the situation and the ongoing investigation.
In this article, we will delve into the details of the accusation against Taeil and his exit from NCT.
Taeil’s accusations and exit explained
SM Entertainment, known for representing top K-pop acts like NCT, Aespa, and Riize, has recently confirmed that Taeil, a member of NCT, has been removed from the group following serious allegations against him. The 30-year-old singer is currently under investigation for an unspecified sexual crime, although the exact nature of the accusation has not been disclosed.
In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), SM Entertainment announced that they had thoroughly reviewed the situation and concluded that Taeil could no longer continue his role within NCT. In a statement, the agency said, “While assessing the facts related to this matter, we recognized the severity of the issue and determined that he can no longer continue team activities. After discussing with Taeil, it’s been decided that he will withdraw from the team.” (via Variety)
Taeil was an integral part of NCT, a highly popular South Korean boy band that debuted in 2016, which has gained international fame for its genre-blending music and large, dynamic membership. Taeil was most recently active in the NCT 127 subunit, contributing to the group’s global success, with several of their tracks charting on Billboard.
This development comes in the wake of another controversy earlier this year. It involved NCT members Johnny and Haechan, along with Heechul of Super Junior, where SM Entertainment had to address online rumors about their alleged involvement in sexual misconduct. However, SM Entertainment denied rumors of inappropriate behavior.
