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Former NCT Member Taeil Indicted Without Detention in Sexual Assualt Case
Updated on: 04 March, 2025 02:38 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
NCT`s Taeil
Moon Tae-il, known as Taeil, a former member of the K-pop group NCT, has been formally indicted without detention on charges of aggravated quasi-rape. This indictment stems from allegations that he and two acquaintances sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in June 2024.
On January 28, 2025, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor`s Office`s Women and Child Crime Investigation Division 1, led by Director General Kim Ji-hye, indicted Taeil and his two accomplices without detention under the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence. The charges pertain to aggravated quasi-rape, which involves committing rape while in possession of a weapon or when two or more people act together to assault a victim incapable of resisting.
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Taeil debuted in 2016 with NCT U and was an active member of both NCT and its sub-group NCT 127. Prior to these allegations, he had been involved in a motorcycle accident in August 2023, which led to a temporary suspension of his activities.
As of now, Taeil and his co-accused await further legal proceedings. The case has garnered significant attention, with fans and the public expressing a mix of shock and disappointment. Discussions about the responsibilities of public figures and the impact of such allegations on the entertainment industry continue to unfold.
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Allegations and Initial Investigation
In June 2024, a woman reported to the Seoul Bangbae Police Station that she had been sexually assaulted by Taeil and two non-celebrity acquaintances while she was intoxicated. The police promptly applied for arrest warrants for the three suspects; however, the court dismissed these requests, noting that the suspects had admitted to the sexual assault and did not require arrest.On January 28, 2025, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor`s Office`s Women and Child Crime Investigation Division 1, led by Director General Kim Ji-hye, indicted Taeil and his two accomplices without detention under the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence. The charges pertain to aggravated quasi-rape, which involves committing rape while in possession of a weapon or when two or more people act together to assault a victim incapable of resisting.
Also Read: NCT member Taeil Removed From the Band Following Sexual Crime Accusations
Taeil`s Response and Agency Actions
Following the allegations, Taeil reportedly did not respond to the initial prosecution summons, citing health issues and submitting a medical certificate along with a lawyer`s statement. In August 2024, SM Entertainment, NCT`s parent company, announced Taeil`s departure from the group due to the seriousness of the allegations. By October 2024, the agency officially terminated his contract, stating that maintaining trust with the artist had become untenable.Taeil debuted in 2016 with NCT U and was an active member of both NCT and its sub-group NCT 127. Prior to these allegations, he had been involved in a motorcycle accident in August 2023, which led to a temporary suspension of his activities.
As of now, Taeil and his co-accused await further legal proceedings. The case has garnered significant attention, with fans and the public expressing a mix of shock and disappointment. Discussions about the responsibilities of public figures and the impact of such allegations on the entertainment industry continue to unfold.
Also Read: Best Korean Murder Thrillers You Must Watch
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