NCT member Taeil has been shockingly accused of involvement in a criminal case related to a sexual crime. SM Entertainment, his agency, quickly addressed the issue with an official statement, taking a firm stance by announcing his departure from the group.
The response from SM Entertainment regarding a core group member involved in such serious allegations has been resolute. The company swiftly acknowledged the criminal charges, apologized, and took the drastic step of having Taeil leave the group.
에스앰 문태일언팔하고 바로손절때림ㅋㅋㅋㅅㅂ pic.twitter.com/FqtV175qxS
— ; (@tononlyton) August 28, 2024
According to SM, Taeil is currently cooperating with the police investigation into the sexual crime allegations. SM also announced that they will provide further updates based on the progress of the investigation.
Following the announcement of Taeil’s involvement in a sexual crime and his subsequent departure from the group, a significant number of people began to unfollow him on social media. Taeil, who had nearly 6 million followers on his personal SNS, saw a noticeable decline in followers after SM’s official statement. Among those who unfollowed him were also several of his fellow artists, reflecting their implicit disapproval.
도영 태용 다 언팔했어.. pic.twitter.com/6uIIAK3CCA
— 설⁎⁺ (@se0l_city) August 28, 2024
Additionally, other NCT members, SM staff, and even a person known to be Taeil’s childhood friend of 17 years, are spotted have unfollowed the male idol, suggesting that there are some “insider knowledge” about the on-going accusations.
Below are some comments from Korean netizens:
- Now there’s a sex offender in NCT. It’s such a nuisance
- What on earth did he do that even the people close to him are getting distant?
- Wow, nothing is confirmed so far, but since they cut ties with him so quickly, it seems like it’s almost confirmed
- I feel bad for the members
- I guess the members knew about this in advance
On the other hand, it was also discovered that an anonymous account have been accusing Taeil of using spy cameras, blackmailing, and even making murder threats towards them for 6 years.
Source: Daum, theqoo
