Taeil of NCT faced accusations of sexual misconduct, prompting SM Entertainment to remove him from the group. SM Entertainment made an unusually quick decision compared to past cases. While the severity of the allegations against Taeil hasn’t been disclosed, SM Entertainment acted swiftly and decisively.
Taeil Accused of Sexual Misconduct and Exits NCT
Taeil, a member of the K-pop group NCT (real name Moon Taeil), has been accused of sexual misconduct and consequently exited the team. On August 28th, SM Entertainment stated, “We have confirmed that Taeil has been accused in a criminal case related to sexual misconduct.” They further explained, “While assessing the facts, we recognized the seriousness of the matter and concluded that Taeil could no longer continue his team activities. After discussions with him, we decided on his departure.” SM Entertainment also noted, “Taeil is currently cooperating fully with the police investigation, and we will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.”
Taeil’s Role in NCT and SM Entertainment’s Unique Group Concept
Taeil debuted as a member of NCT in 2016, serving as the main vocalist in subgroups NCT 127 and NCT U. NCT, a multinational boy group under SM Entertainment, debuted on April 9, 2016. The group is unique, with no fixed number of members and the freedom to add new members at any time. NCT stands for Neo Culture Technology, reflecting a concept of limitless expansion and worldwide reach, beginning in Seoul and extending to cities around the globe. Despite the large number of members, it is rare for all of them to participate in a single song. Instead, the group’s activities focus primarily on subgroups and units.
SM Entertainment’s Swift Response to Taeil’s Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The news about Taeil’s sexual misconduct allegations spread quickly on the Korean online community theqoo. Many people expressed curiosity about what exactly Taeil had done. SM Entertainment’s swift decision to remove him from the group was surprising, given the lack of detailed information on the allegations.
Taeil’s Case: A Departure from SM Entertainment’s Usual Approach
Historically, SM Entertainment followed the principle of presumed innocence when dealing with members involved in scandals. For example, SHINee’s Onew faced no immediate action during his sexual harassment investigation. SuperM’s Lucas also remained active until he voluntarily left after a scandal. However, in Taeil’s case, SM Entertainment made an unprecedented move by issuing a public notice and immediately terminating his contract before any media reports surfaced. This suggests either undeniable evidence against Taeil or that the situation is exceptionally severe. An official statement on the specific charges has not yet been released.
Here’s a link to theqoo.
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He can rot in jail because what he did was horrendous, if people are supporting and defending him, they are out of their minds.