On August 28, SM Entertainment shared that Taeil would be removed from NCT due to an unspecified sex crime.
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— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) August 28, 2024
This is SM Entertainment.
We have recently confirmed that Taeil has been implicated in a criminal case related to sex crime.
While looking into the situation, we recognized that the issue is very serious, and we have decided that Taeil could no longer continue team activities. We have discussed this matter with Taeil and it has been decided he will be removed from the group.
Currently, Taeil is faithfully cooperating with the police investigation. We will share additional statements as the investigation progresses.
We deeply apologize for the controversy caused by the artist.
— SM Entertainment
Since then, additional case details have been revealed as fans and the members reacted to the news. The latest details of the case state that it was sent to prosecution without detention.
Former NCT Member Taeil’s Sex Crime Case Has Been Sent To Prosecution
SM Entertainment also announced it would begin scrubbing all mentions of the idol from NCT content, including the group’s NCTZONE game. When checking the label’s website, Taeil has been unlisted from NCT and is currently there as an individual “musician.”
However, there are still traces of Taeil in NCT content that is available to buy.
When looking at NCT items on SM Entertainment’s SMGlobal website, not only are some Taeil items the default image, but they are able to be added to your cart. It also appears that the items can be purchased as well.
SM’s Korean store site SMTOWN&Store has removed the option to purchase his items, but he is still featured on some default images.
You can read more about SM’s efforts to remove Taeil below.
Taeil Spotted In New NCT Content Despite Last Minute Editing
