SM, “allegation of sexual offense” terminate exclusive contract with Taeil.

SM Entertainment has terminated its exclusive contract with Taeil (real name Moon Tae-il), who has been accused of sexual crimes, and withdrawn from the group NCT.

“On the 16th, SM will inform you that the exclusive contract between us and Taeil has been terminated as of October 15, 2024,” he opened his mouth.

He added that “Taeil is currently under investigation for a criminal complaint, which is not only a reason for terminating the exclusive contract, but also because he can no longer maintain his trust as an artist, he has decided to terminate the exclusive contract. “under his agreement.”

He concluded by apologizing: “‘I apologize again for being worried about Taeil, who was our artist.'”

Previously on the 7th, the Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported that Taeil was accused of sexually assaulting a drunk woman with two acquaintances in June. It is known that there are no celebrities among the acquaintances who have committed crimes together.

Special quasi-rape offenses in criminal law include possession of a weapon or adultery with two or more people who are unable to defend themselves, such as: B. mental and physical loss. If the relevant allegations are admitted, they are to be punished with a prison sentence or life imprisonment of at least seven years in accordance with Section 4 Paragraph 1 of the Act on Special Cases of Punishment etc. of Sexual Violence.

Taeil was investigated at the Bangbae Police Station in Seoul and handed over to the prosecutor’s office on the 12th of last month.

On August 28, the day Taeil was summoned by the police, Taeil’s agency SM Entertainment said: “We recently confirmed that Taeil has been accused of a criminal case related to sex crimes. In this regard, although he grasped the facts, he realized that the matter was very serious.” Therefore, he decided that he could no longer continue his team activities, consulted with Taeil and decided to withdraw from the team. Since then, NCT members have also started an unusual “galjonjeol”, such as unfollowing Taeil.

Meanwhile, Taeil made his debut in 2016 and worked in units such as NCT 127 and NCT U. He stopped his activities in August last year due to a motorcycle accident, but resumed his activities in August, a year later, by attending a fan meeting on the 8th anniversary of his debut.

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It’s SM Entertainment.

We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taeil has been terminated as of October 15, 2024.

Taeil is currently under investigation for a criminal complaint, which is not only a reason for terminating the exclusive contract, but also because he can no longer continue his trust as an artist, he has decided to terminate the exclusive contract as part of his agreement.

I would like to apologize again for the inconvenience caused to Taeil, our artist.