SM became aware of this case two weeks ago.
This article is part of our coverage of former NCT member Taeil’s sex crime scandal. You can read more and view the full timeline here.
SM Entertainment he said he learned for the first time about the ex NCT member Taeilsex crimes scandal in mid-August.
In a statement shared by SM Entertainment to the news agency NewsThey said that the company first became aware of Taeil’s sex crime scandal in mid-August, which prompted them to make the decision to remove him from NCT.
Both the company and Taeil first learned of the indictment in mid-August. Taeil was investigated by police on August 28.
— SM Entertainment
The Bangbae Police Station previously said that Taeil was arrested for sexual crimes in June after receiving a report from the victim. Police have since investigated the case.
Taeil State Police Have Been Under Investigation for Sexual Offences Since June