Okay-pop singer Taeil leaves boyband NCT over alleged “sexual offense”
South Korea singer Taeil has left Okay-pop boyband NCT an alleged “sexual offense”, in response to his label SM Leisure.
At the moment (August 28), Okay-pop company SM Leisure in an announcement on X (previously Twitter) that NCT member Taeil will go away the boyband, after studying that the singer has been “accused in a legal case associated to a sexual offense”.
The label mentioned that, whereas it’s “assessing the information associated to the matter”, it additionally recognises the severity of the scenario and has “decided that Taeil can now not proceed his actions with NCT”, as translated by Soompi.
In its assertion, SM Leisure additionally revealed that Taeil is “at present cooperating totally with the police investigation”, with updates to return because the investigation continues. “We deeply apologise for the priority and misery attributable to our artist,” it added.
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Taeil made his debut as a member of NCT in 2016 as a part of everlasting sub-group NCT 127. The boyband’s final launch was the July 2024 single ‘Stroll’, from the group’s sixth studio album of the identical title.
The singer can be the fourth member of NCT to depart the group over the previous couple years. In 2023, singers Sungchan and Shotaro left the boyband to be able to be a part of the brand new group RIIZE. In the meantime, Lucas Wong official left the group in Could 2023, following a prolonged hiatus.
Earlier this 12 months, SM Leisure issued an announcement denying allegations that NCT members Johnny and Haechan have been concerned in a intercourse scandal. The label described the incident as “totally unfaithful” and threatened to take authorized motion in opposition to events liable for the rumours.