2024-08-29 17:05:02
EXPLAINER
His label, SM Entertainment, says an investigation is ongoing, but refrains from giving details of the sexual crime.
South Korean singer Taeil has left his K-pop band Neo Culture Technology (NCT) after he was accused of an unspecified sexual crime, according to an announcement by hison Wednesday.
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Moon Tae-il, 30, better known by his moniker Taeil, is a singer and songwriter. He was born in South Korea’s capital, Seoul.
His singing career began in 2013 when he was discovered by his label, SM Entertainment. In 2016, he joined NCT when the boy band made its debut. He was the main vocalist for the band.
SM Entertainment has many successful K-pop bands under its wing, including the globally famous boy band Exo.
NCT is divided into subunits, including NCT 127, NCT Dream, NCT Dojaejung and NCT Wish. Taeil was recently active in NCT 127.
In August 2023, the singer got into a road accident in Seoul while riding his motorcycle. He underwent surgery and suspended his performance schedules temporarily.
SM Entertainment released a statement on X on Wednesday saying Taeil had left NCT following charges in a “criminal case related to a sexual crime”. It did not specify details of the sexual crime.
SM’s statement now has more than 100 million views.
The label added that the accused singer is cooperating with the investigation, being carried out by the Bangbae police station in Seoul.
K-pop singers have reported being victims, including of sexual exploitation at the hands of their agencies.
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