SM Entertainment has officially terminated the relationship with Taeilformer member of the public Korean pop music group NCTafter serious accusations sexual assault.
In a statement released on October 16, 2024, the company confirmed that the decision was made under “mutual agreement” with Taeil, citing Taeil’s ongoing legal issues and loss of trust. this Contract terminated Effective from October 15, 2024.
The statement read, “Taeil is currently under investigation for a criminal case, which is the reason for the termination of the contract. Moreover, this situation has made it impossible for him to maintain trust as an artist. Therefore, the decision to terminate the contract is mutually agreed upon.” Signed below, we once again sincerely apologize for the concerns caused by one of our artists, Tae-il. severe quasi-rapewas transferred to the prosecutor’s office last month.
Such charges carry severe penalties under South Korean law, with a minimum sentence of seven years in prison if found guilty.
Taeil debuted in 2016 and has been a member of various NCT units including NCT 127 and NCT U. However, he briefly returned to the spotlight in August 2024 after attending NCT’s 8th anniversary fan meeting.
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