Recent developments concerning TaeilA former member of the K-Pop group NCTwhich was expelled both from the group and its agency, SmeniorinmentAfter being accused of special almost rape together with two acquaintances, they attracted significant public attention.
June 13, 2024: the incident and police report
Taeil The police was reported to the police, an adult foreign woman called, on June 13, 2024. According to the accusation, Taeil and its identified co-accused such as Lee AND Hong I met the victim in a bar in Itaewon, Soul, around 2:33 they drank with her and then brought her by taxi for their residence in Bangbae-Dong. There, between 4:00 and 4:30 in the morning, presumably raped it while he was unconscious due to poisoning.
The accusation underlined the gravity of the crime, “This case involves the defendants who meet an unknown foreign tourist in an Itaewon club, bringing it to their home in Bangbae-Dong and commits a group rape. The question is extremely serious and the crime is of the utmost severity.”
Only one day after the accident, Taeil He kept a live Instagram for his birthday. He told fans, “Thanks to all those who wish me a good birthday. Thanks to Czennies [NCT’s fandom]I can have a happy birthday. I’m thinking about what to do for my birthday. I couldn’t organize a birthday party because my program is uncertain. I have problems with the legs and other problems, so I started examining the premises of the premises late and they did not work. “
June -Settembre 2024: police investigation and judicial proceedings
The arrest mandates were requested by the Seoul Bangbae Police Station in June, but were denied by the Court. The Court quoted the admission of guilt by the defendants as a reason not to hold them back. The police convened for the first time Taeil To interrogate on August 28, 2024
October 15, 2024: SM Entertainment ends the contract
Smenirtainment said, “The exclusive Toeil contract has been terminated from 15 October 2024. It is currently under judicial investigation for a criminal proceeding, which constitutes reasons for the termination of the contract. Furthermore, we can no longer maintain trust with him as an artist and, after a mutual agreement, we decided to stop the contract.”
June 18, 2025: first hearing in court
The first trial was held by the 26th criminal division (C) of the central district court of Seoul. Taeil It appeared in a simple black clothing and said: “I was active as a singer but I was expelled from my agency.” When he was asked about his employment, he replied, “I’m doing a light part-time job.” His co-accused have described themselves as a former physiotherapist and a freelance composer, although both were unemployed at the time.
The accusation, citing the text messages exchanged during the crime, such as “Take a taxi and pull it out. You seem to have happened somewhere else”—The requested a prison sentence of seven years for all three defendants, a mandatory dissemination of personal information and a 10 -year work limitation.
“This is a serious case involving the group sexual assault of a foreign tourist woman, with extremely atrocious criminal conduct”, The accusation said. “The defendants even discussed to send the victim away to a taxi in a different place to obscure the crime scene and prevent police monitoring.”
Defense topic and final declaration
Talla’s’s The defense lawyer said, “Due to the impact of this case, Toeil’s mother has recently resigned from her work. Taeil is working in a minimum economic activity helping in the restaurant of a friend, making it difficult for her family to support their livelihood. Furthermore, she suffered significant side effects from a car accident in 2023.”
“Taeil takes this case very seriously and honestly apologizes for the profound damage caused to the victim. The scars left on the victim’s life and feels sincere remorse for having caused anguish to the society that showed him an immense love.”
“During the investigation, Toeil Expressed His Apology Through a Public Defender. While This Does Not Fully Heal the Victim’s Wounds, Sheusly Accepted His Apology and Expressed to the Authority Her Wish Not to Pursue Punishment. Has Completed a Sexual Offense Prevention Education Program, Counseling, and Vows Not to Repeat Such Mistakes.
With his own words, Taeil said: “I am deeply sorry and I sincerely sorry for having caused serious damage to the victim. I also feel deeply sorry for all those who feel disappointed by me. If granted the clemency, I will treat it as the last chance in my life and I try to contribute in any way possible.”
The final sentence hearing for Toeil and its co-accused is set for July 10, 2025, at 14:00
