On the 28th, NCT's management office SM Entertainment said, "Taeil was recently sued for a criminal case related to a sexual assault, and we have confirmed the facts."
They continued, "While we were investigating the facts in relation to this matter, we realized that the matter in question was very serious. We decided that we could no longer continue with team activities, so after discussing it with Taeil, we decided for him to leave the team."
They also said, "Taeil is currently participating sincerely in the police investigation," and "We will provide additional information as the investigation progresses."
Finally, the management office stated, "We deeply apologize for causing controversy regarding our artist."
Fans were shocked by the sudden news of Taeil's departure. The fact that Taeil had been accused of sexual assault was also suddenly revealed, and even the reason for his departure was shocking.
This has caused a flurry of speculation among internet users. From online communities to social media, there are many posts about Taeil's situation that cannot be confirmed.
Previously, in August of last year, Taeil was involved in a traffic accident while returning home from a motorcycle ride, which led to a hiatus from his activities.
The news came as a shock to fans who had been following Taeil's comments. Attention has been focused on the circumstances that led to Taeil leaving the team while he is under investigation for being accused of sexual assault.
Meanwhile, Taeil debuted as a member of "NCT U" in April 2016, and has since been active in "NCT" and "NCT 127".
2024/08/29 06:53 KST
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