NCT’s Taeil Accused of Sexual Offense, Leaves the Group
Shocking Allegations and Departure
K-pop fans were recently rocked by the news that NCT’s Taeil is facing serious allegations of a sexual offense and will be leaving the group. SM Entertainment confirmed the development in an official statement, leaving fans in disbelief.
SM Entertainment’s Statement
SM Entertainment addressed the situation with a statement released on August 28. It read, “We have recently learned that Taeil is involved in a criminal case related to a sexual offense. Upon reviewing the facts and the gravity of the situation, we have decided that he will no longer be part of NCT. After discussing the matter with him, we agreed on his departure from the group.”
The statement continued, “Taeil fully cooperates with the ongoing police investigation. We will provide updates as the situation develops. We deeply regret the distress this has caused and apologize for the concern it has brought to fans.”
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
The announcement has sent shockwaves through the NCT fanbase. Reactions flooded social media as fans grappled with the news. Many were particularly unsettled by the fact that his bandmate, Haechan, unfollowed him on Instagram shortly after the news broke. One fan commented on X (formerly Twitter), “If even his best friend has unfollowed him, this must be very serious. I’m not sure how to process this.”
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NCT 127 and Taeil’s Legacy
Taeil was a foundational member of NCT 127, one of the sub-units of the larger NCT boy band, which debuted on July 7, 2016. Alongside members Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Mark, Haechan, Doyoung, Johnny, and Jungwoo, Taeil helped shape the group’s early success.
What’s Next?
As of now, he has not publicly addressed his departure from NCT. The situation remains fluid, and fans are awaiting further updates as the investigation progresses.