In a shocking turn of events, popular K-pop star Taeil has been removed from the boyband NCT following accusations of an unspecified sexual crime, his label, SM Entertainment, announced.
The news broke after Taeil, whose full name is Moon Tae-il, became the subject of a police investigation. SM Entertainment released a statement on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that Taeil will be departing from the group due to the severity of the allegations against him. The label did not disclose the specific nature of the crime but emphasized the gravity of the situation.
“We recognized the seriousness of the issue and have decided that Taeil can no longer continue team activities,” the statement read. “We have discussed this matter with Taeil, and it has been mutually agreed that he will leave the group.”
Taeil, who once held the Guinness World Record for the fastest person to reach one million followers on Instagram, was a key member of NCT 127, one of the subunits of the globally acclaimed boy band NCT (Neo Culture Technology). The group, which debuted in 2016, boasts over two dozen members spread across various subunits, including NCT 127, NCT Dream, and NCT U.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the K-pop community, raising concerns about the future of both Taeil and the band. Fans and industry insiders alike are awaiting further details as the investigation continues.
