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SM Entertainment responds to speculations of former NCT member Taeil's sex crime investigation cover-up; 'Notified in August', says agency
SM Entertainment released a statement clarifying that they were notified of former NCT member Taeil's sexual crime investigation in August and denied covering up the case.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of sexual offense.
Former NCT member Taeil parted ways with the group on August 28. His agency SM Entertainment announced his departure as the idol is under investigation for sexual offence. According to reports, the police received a criminal report against Taeil in June. Netizens speculated that the agency covered up the investigation for around two months.
On August 29, SM Entertainment released a statement clarifying speculations of former NCT member Taeil's sex offence cover-up. The agency stated that Taeil and the agency were notified of the charges and criminal investigation in mid-August. They furthered that Taeil was called for police question on August 28.
The Bangbae Police Station also confirmed that the criminal report against Taeil was filed in June and the investigations are still going on. Some rumors on the internet suggested that the case involved minor and illegal filming but these rumors were debunked as the police revealed that the victim was an adult woman.
On August 28, SM Entertainment released a statement announcing that Taeil has decided to part ways with the group after allegations of sex crimes. They explained that the case is still being verified and investigated by the police. Keeping in mind the seriousness of the situation, they decided that it was no longer possible to include Taeil in group activities.
Following the departure of Taeil, NCT127 members unfollowed the former member on Instagram with leader Teyoung being the first one to do it.
Taeil was the main vocalist of NCT. He is known for his powerful and emotive voice and was a part of various NCT units, including NCT 127 and NCT U. He made his debut in 2016 along with NCT127.
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