SM, 'Sexual criminal charge' Terminate exclusive contract with Taeil..."I've lost my trust"
Oct 16, 2024
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On the 16th, SM will inform you that the exclusive contract between us and Taeil has been terminated as of October 15, 2024" he opened his mouth.
He added that `Taeil is currently under prosecution investigation for a criminal complaint case, which is not only a reason for termination under the exclusive contract, but also because he can no longer continue his trust as an artist, he decided to terminate the exclusive contract under his agreement.'
Finally, he apologized, "'I apologize once again for causing concern for Taeil, who was our artist.'"
Earlier on the 7th, the Chosun Ilbo reported that Taeil was accused of sexually assaulting a drunk woman with two acquaintances in June. It is known that there are no celebrities among the acquaintances who committed crimes together.
Under the criminal law, special quasi-rape crimes mean possessing a weapon or committing adultery with two or more people who are unable to resist, such as mental and physical loss. If the relevant charges are admitted, they shall be punished by imprisonment or life imprisonment for at least seven years pursuant to Article 4 (1) of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Violence Crimes.
Taeil was investigated at Bangbae Police Station in Seoul and handed over to the prosecution on the 12th of last month.
On August 28, the day of Taeil's police summons, Taeil's agency SM Entertainment "We recently confirmed that Taeil was accused of a criminal case related to sex crimes. In this regard, while grasping the facts, he recognized that the issue was very serious, so he decided that he could no longer continue his team activities, and discussed with Taeil and decided to withdraw from the team. Since then, NCT members have also started an unusual 'Galjonjeol', such as unfollowing Taeil.
Meanwhile, Taeil made his debut in 2016, and worked in units such as NCT 127, and NCT U. He suspended his activities in August last year due to a motorcycle accident, but resumed his activities in August, a year later, by attending a fan meeting marking the 8th anniversary of his debut.
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It's SM Entertainment.
We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taeil has been terminated as of October 15, 2024.
Taeil is currently under prosecution investigation for a criminal complaint case, which is not only a reason for termination under the exclusive contract, but also because he can no longer continue his trust as an artist, he decided to terminate the exclusive contract under his agreement.
Once again, I would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused by Taeil, who was our artist.
narusi@sportschosun.com
