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*K-Pop Star Moon Taeil Removed from NCT and NCT 127 Following Sxual Offense Allegations**
In a shocking turn of events, SM Entertainment has removed Moon Taeil from K-pop group NCT and its sub-unit NCT 127 following allegations of s*xual offense. The 30-year-old idol was charged on August 28 and the company announced his removal from the group the same day.
According to Allkpop, a female victim filed a complaint against Moon Taeil in June 2024, leading to public backlash against SM Entertainment for allegedly hiding the case and allowing him to promote NCT 127’s latest comeback album, "Walk", since July 23. However, the company claims they were alerted of the case in mid-August and the investigation started on August 28.
In a statement, SM Entertainment confirmed that Moon Taeil had been implicated in a criminal case related to a sexual offense and would no longer continue his activities with the team. The company apologized for any offense caused and stated that the former band member is cooperating fully with the police investigation.
Following the announcement, all NCT members unfollowed Moon Taeil on social media, with some even deleting photos with him. DearU Bubble, a fan community app, also terminated his services and account from the platform, effective immediately.
The Seoul Bangbae Police Station stated that the criminal charges do not include any offense made against any minor of the same gender, but the investigation is ongoing to gather further details. Meanwhile, NCT member Jaehyun has halted his ongoing solo album promotion due to the ongoing criminal case against the former band member.
Moon Taeil debuted as a member of NCT in 2016 and was part of the sub-unit NCT 127’s 6th studio album, "Walk", which was released on July 23, 2024.
