August 29, 2024, 10:01 AM
Taeil left NCT (Neo Culture Technology), a popular South Korean group that debuted in 2016, after being accused of unspecified sexual offences.
The Seoul Bangbae Police Station announced that a woman accused NCT member Taeil of sexual assault in June this year. According to Allkpop on Thursday, Taeil’s agency SM Entertainment said it was “notified of the criminal investigation in mid-August.” (Related article | NCT fans burn Taeil’s photo cards and destroy his merchandise after photos of him at a nightclub amid sexual assault allegations surface)
Taeil was recently active in NCT 127.
What is Taeil’s agency saying?
A statement from a representative for SM Entertainment read, “SM Entertainment and Taeil were notified of the criminal investigation in mid-August, and Taeil was subsequently summoned for questioning on August 28 (Korean time).” According to reports, police received the criminal report in June. However, police “did not notify the suspect about the investigation until August.”
Why did Taeil leave NCT?
Taeil has left NCT after being accused of unspecified sexual offenses, his agency announced on Wednesday. SM Entertainment released a statement about X, saying the NCT member was leaving the boy band after learning he had been “accused of a criminal case related to sexual offenses.” The agency did not disclose the nature of the crimes.
The agency said, “We recognized the seriousness of the matter and decided that Taeil could no longer continue with the team. After discussing it with him, he has decided to leave the group,” adding that Taeil is fully cooperating with the police investigation.
About Taeil and NCT
Taeil was a member of NCT (Neo Culture Technology), a globally popular Korean group that debuted in 2016. The group currently consists of over 24 members split into several subunits, including NCT 127, NCT Dream, and NCT Wish. Taeil was most recently with NCT 127. Known for their experimental music across a variety of genres, the group has garnered international attention with several releases ranking on the Billboard list.
K-pop originated in South Korea and blends Western pop, R&B and hip hop sounds with Korean cultural elements. It has grown into a global phenomenon, especially since the success of boy band BTS in the late 2010s.
With AP input
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