Ex-NCT singer Taeil reportedly indicted for alleged sexual assault of drunk lady

Former NCT member Taeil has reportedly been indicted for the alleged sexual assault of a ladies with two different males.

In late August, SM Leisure introduced that Taeil had departed Ok-pop boyband NCT after the company realized he had been “accused in a prison case associated to a sexual offense”. Whereas it didn’t disclose any particulars, the company mentioned that it “decided that Taeil can now not proceed his actions with NCT” as a result of severity of the scenario.

Yesterday (October 7), Chosun Ilbo reported that the Ok-pop singer has been indicted for the alleged sexual assault of a drunk lady alongside two different non-celebrity males. He’s at the moment being investigated on the cost of particular quasi-rape.

Below South Korean legislation, the cost of “quasi-rape” refers to sexual assault dedicated whereas armed with a weapon or with two or extra individuals performing in live performance in opposition to a sufferer in a susceptible state. This consists of being drunk or medicine.

In accordance with Korea JoongAng Daily, Taeil might be sentenced to over seven years, and even life in jail, if discovered responsible.

In response to Monday’s experiences, SM Leisure mentioned that it’s “tough to remark because the matter is at the moment underneath investigation” in an announcement to OSEN.

Taeil made his debut in 2016 as a member of NCT in its rotational subunit NCT U. He later grew to become part of the mounted subunit NCT 127. Their final launch had been their July 2024 studio album ‘Stroll’, led by the title monitor of the identical identify.

For extra assist, recommendation or extra data relating to sexual harassment, assault and rape within the UK, go to the Rape Crisis charity website. Within the US, go to RAINN.