NCT's Taeil Has Left the Group After a Sex Crime Accusation | Billboard News

[@crushfics]

Purposefully editing the video to make it seem like Mark knew about Taeil’s incident is defamation. He was talking about Taeyong. Dissapointed in you billboard.

[@robinrachelle3122]

I caught that. Billboard DO BETTER!!

[@niraxlevi9930]

It's not defamation chill

[@kosmikiis]

Girl it’s not that serious chill out

[@everythingsfinett3903]

It’s literally not related, they said it was interview from earlier and that it was after his surgery.

[@xBonita]

@@niraxlevi9930it is

[@oksanaa.8331]

I think what Mark meant by "for obvious reasons" is that at the time of the interview, Taeyong was in the military and Taeil was still in recovery. I do not believe he implied this incident with Taeil because I do not belive they were even aware of this going on. We will wait and see though as more news unfolds

[@meilichankan9282]

I personally don't think so. Taeil investigation has been going on for 2 months and it said that this whole thing has been going on for 6 years. They have to know something, maybe not in detail but there's no way

[@pataniscacosta]

Of course he meant that. They surely didn't know what was going on with Taeil. I'm shocked. I can't believe Taeil could do this. He's such a talented person, one of the best singers in SM, with a great career in front of him...

[@gmb2006]

​@@meilichankan9282no details have been revealed

[@lilyrose0116]

@@meilichankan9282 Taeil has been on hiatus except to record his parts on the album and then shoot the MV. The other members have all been busy with their solo projects or other units. Also, the members all live separately except for Mark&Haechan. So even if he was investigated for the past 2 months, they probably didn't know

[@ailignadenuar4670]

@@lilyrose0116 agree ur right. I'm sure the members must have not been aware even when Taeil was on hiatus.

[@lalune1103]

He can rot in jail because what he did was horrendous, if people are supporting and defending him, they are out of their minds.

[@nicoleloss7987]

We know nothing about the case or what he did. It's just general information. He will be punished for his crimes

[@musicloverchicago437]

What did he do?

[@ystrw]

Oh? And what exactly did he do? When? To whom? How is it that you know what he did was 'horrendous' when no specific information has been provided to the media? How did you verify the accusations as genuine?

[@Lin4563]

@@ystrwHe groomed and Sa’d a 12 year old girl for 6 years. She is now 18, she has been trying to tell people what he did since July. But it just now resurfaced. He also threatened that if she told anyone about it he would murder her sick mother. He also harassed a woman at a bar/club.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@Lin4563No one knows if all of it is true. What everyone has been hearing has been speculations and rumors.

[@CallingYunhoes]

remember, at the end of the we don’t truly know him.

[@nicoleloss7987]

Preach

[@raya7390]

all kpop grp*

[@howeybloom]

yea but lets stay neutral before it is official

[@johmarai]

​@@howeybloom I don't mean to offend you, just saying my part here : There's nothing to stay neutral about when it comes to sexual crimes. Had it been Taeil who SAID that a "Fan" or whoever did somethingof the sort, would people stayed neutral? I truly do not think so. I DO NOT think that people should be sending HATE/Death Threats to either right now BUTbeing someone who understands this types of situations, I think it's necessary to support the victim. Especially that the investigation had being going on since June. The police gathered evidence.

[@robinrachelle3122]

@@CallingYunhoes but we know SM tho.. this ‘scandal’ is a convenient way of getting rid of an artist who they see as damaged goods because it’s taking over a year to recover fully. They no longer want the responsibility of paying for the treatment let alone the rest of the contract. You guys are blind.

[@mapybermeo]

I hope NCT can still shine after this... they've been through so much 😞

[@____sy__v_sv7921]

Unfortunately he destroyed everything…..

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

His voice is still in their older songs so people won’t be able to listen to it normally with his vocals in it.

[@1ts8lueSJ]

pelangi slalu datang stelah hujan reda kak,dan pasti setiap mendekati 10 tahun debut dari dulu idol tuh slalu ada aja ujian nya yg stang bertubi,ngeliat nct aku slalu teringat dgn suju dan smua masalah2 yg di hadapi mereka sejak awal debut,tpi skrang liat suju,19 debut masih kompak adakan konser tour dan rilis lagu,aku yakin klo masih banyak sijeuni yg mendukung nct pasti nct bisa jadi the next SUPERJUNIOR dimasa depan,bahkan mungkin bisa lebih hebat dari mereka,FIGHTING SIJEUNI💪😘💚

[@mimydiallo]

Well they might not be all angels

[@rofidramdhan2832]

can't even listen to their song anymore

[@alphazunitee]

Never idolize ANYONE. We can support, we can love the music, performance etc. but never ride or die. Celebrities shouldn't be above anyone, they are people just like us. And ppl can sometimes be nasty.

[@ailignadenuar4670]

@@alphazunitee yes! Say it louder. They're just doing their job at the end of the day

[@Queen_Taken121]

There idols for a reason 😂😅 people care for their idols but don’t know their backstory… at least for some idols.

[@sassouusasoo3607]

And stop calling them babies . Grow a&& men .

[@lilanteros]

my heart is so broken 💔💔

[@SailorEmilyCrystal]

Mine Too 😭 it's Sad To See Taeil Being Kicked Out What We Gonna Do!

[@dancytancy192]

I feel sorry for the victim.

[@carat007]

Literally 😭😭😭😭

[@nilratansikdar7726]

For the victim right?

[@dancytancy192]

@@nilratansikdar7726 that is the same thing I said. How can someone feel sorry for someone accused of s*"* crimes

[@shambhavilakhanpal]

I feel so bad for rest of the nct members because they have worked so hard to reach where they are now especially mark and haechan. The two have been working constantly and this is what they get from their team member.

[@kareny1688]

exactly my thoughts

[@____sy__v_sv7921]

I was thinking about that too. He destroyed the entire group path

[@kareny1688]

@____sy__v_sv7921 nah, but my hope is for nct to not have to suffer the consequences of taeil's actions...but i guess they're already in the middle of it all

[@ailignadenuar4670]

@@shambhavilakhanpal true. I feel bad for them too. The members went through so much already. But I'm hoping the consequences of Taeil action don't affect them. I'm sure they must be hurt by now but I'm hoping NCT will rise again and be better. It takes time but hopefully light will come towards them and learn to be a better person or artist at the end of the day.

[@kathloveeee]

What if more of them are just like him

[@serenight8599]

The quote in Jaehyun's dandelion and roses mv really come true "even the things you love can hurt you"

[@BelleNatsue]

"Fuck you Taeil" we all say in unison (sorry for the auto correct with Unison 💀)

[@Stan.Mozzarella]

Yes absolutely

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

Unison. People need to stop worshipping idols.... and I say this as someone who has been writing and producing for a lot of very, very well known kpop and jpop bands and artists for well over 10 years. I'm based in London but also work in the States, Japan and Korea They are just people. Very talented no doubt but people nonetheless. 😔🇬🇧

[@rafialam6577]

It wasn't confirmed yet. Stop. Not now

[@BelleNatsue]

@@rafialam6577 uhmmmm they kicked him not only from the group but also from sm instantly... Obviously what he did was extremely bad so therefore Fuck you Taeil!

[@BelleNatsue]

@@rafialam6577 like people need to seriously stop trying to justify Pedœphilia and S3xual assaült just because "he's pretty" or because "he would never!" You don't know him? He's just some guy and people especially celebrities do fucked up shit all the time... It's unfortunate but get over it. Fuck you Taeil.

[@ArielStar]

NCT 127 OT8 Fighting! My ultimate favourite group. Hope the victim gets the justice they deserve, Fighting!

[@ИвановаЕлена-е2х]

СИДЖЕНИ,поддерживаем парней на всех международных платформах,повышаем просмотры,оставляем теплые слова поддержки...Только все вместе выстоим💚✊

[@palemoon7865]

Wth is going with NCT lately? It's like they've been cursed💀

[@Pinkbows24]

Girl I think all boy groups in sm is cursed

[@palemoon7865]

@@Pinkbows24 Fr

[@Linet1123]

More like abused by a system...............

[@Zazauday]

Fr

[@suwarnisantosa7491]

Nct 127 stay strong💚💚💚

[@Sakura_1-h4h]

Your telling someone who sexually harassed someone to “ stay strong “ it doesn’t matter who you are and what band your from, if you do something like that I’ll never look at you the same. I loved him. I used to be a huge fan but definitely not anymore.

[@Moon-won]

@@Sakura_1-h4h read the coment again they are talking about the others members not taeil...

[@doraszn]

​@@Sakura_1-h4h taeil is not a member of nct 127

[@Luvvxiee]

@@Sakura_1-h4h they’re talking abt the other members

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

Unfortunately, that's not how the Industry works. Mud sticks and it's the fans who carry the sway. If handled carefully, it may be possible to carry that huge following along and support the other members. But if a large number of fans begin to turn on NCT as a whole, (I don't think that's very likely) that's very difficult to repair.

[@loveongie]

I'm in shock and disgusted. I'll always believe the victim, even with little proof. If you're feeling disappointed and betrayed, that's valid. We couldn't have known, but now it's time for a reality check. SM's quick action shows how serious this is. I'm terrified of what he might have done. The fact that SM didn't hesitate to remove him and issued a statement right away speaks volumes about the severity of the situation. I hope the victims get justice. As fans, let's not be too blind. It's their job to make us love them, but we don't know them behind closed doors. I'll stay updated and hope no other members were involved. Sending love to those who have experienced sexual violence. Let's hope this exposes more criminals. Don't praise celebrities for just unfollowing him; we don't know their intentions. Remember, people with power will do anything to save face and reputation.

[@musicloverchicago437]

You always believe the victim ... what if YOU are accused of wrongdoing and other people believe your lying victim?

[@jungwonscactus9425]

@@musicloverchicago437 that’s a question I would ask if I was an idiot. Good thing I’m not.

[@musicloverchicago437]

@@jungwonscactus9425 Please don't ever be a juror in a trial.

[@BiancaC-ov8ko]

(Im not talking about this case but in general) How can you believe in someone if you have little evidence? . Who can determine if someone is a victim or not? . The one who accused first?

[@loveongie]

@@BiancaC-ov8ko We don't know what the allegations are yet besides just reports of sex crimes. The police confirmed an adult woman filed the report but all we can do is guess the situation is severe if SM kicked him out of the group almost as soon as they heard. This is the same company who kept Kangin in SuJu until he racked up three DUIs and a DV allegation from an ex-girlfriend after all.

[@rockinrocks2136]

Taeil time? more like jaeil time

[@firstlast-wm3li]

💀

[@victoria14royalattic82]

😂😂😂😂m sorry but this is funny

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

I’ve seen this joke so many times now…. It’s funny af 😂

[@balls.enjoyer.official]

this was never funny

[@Ratsinyourmouth]

This shit isn't funny it's serious we are talkibg about a 30 year old man getting charged with s*x crime and yall be saying this shit like it's funny it's not

[@Catlady29]

Today is the day we touch grass. Let's stop idolizing these people we don't even know.

[@shutrawberry]

Taeil you better walk to prison

[@2freeIvX]

We don't even know what he did or if he did it 😂

[@_Lavanya_Mishra]

Well we can still be on the side of the victim. No need to defend him until the allegations are cleared

[@gem2148]

I can't fvcking believe this. This is the last thing I expected from any nct member!!! My faith in boy groups keeps wavering.

[@Kailesious]

If a face like taeil can turns out like this who was known for his innocence, quite and shy behavior, then I don't know what to expect from others.

[@allaboutmyslef]

Yeah really scary

[@Tifa-e4u]

Exactly, I’ve stanned NCT since 2019 so the news shocked me. I don’t think I’ll be able to stomach stanning boy groups anymore especially that korean men are very misogynistic. We truly don’t know the true colors all of male idols and its scary how well they put on a nice guy act on screen when they’re actually fucking monsters…

[@alyri16]

taeil was literally considered the vgliest member of nct, wdym??? compare him to members like taeyong, jaehyun or jaemin, he was so vglyyy

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@alyri16His looks have nothing to do with this.

[@AsaQueenAceOfBabymonster]

Even billboard is covering this I thought the Suga stuff or min hee Jin stuff was the biggest news but I think this takes the cake. So sad

[@Zazauday]

Ikr

[@priyajimin-co1kr]

sad for what ? bb is covering this ??

[@spiderman_r3al]

this is definitely a big reminder that we dont actually know these idols, we just know what they show us and they can be terrible people behind the cameras

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yeah Jae formerly of Day6 isn’t bad but he’s nothing like the person JYPE forced him to be on camera

[@ailignadenuar4670]

@@spiderman_r3al agree. Every public figure and artist only shows what the viewer wants to see in them. However, clearly behind the camera we absolutely know nothing.

[@ailignadenuar4670]

@@gwenmloveskpopandmore yup is true. MyDay over here too and if I'm not mistaken that was one of the reasons he left too. Still love Day6 discography though

[@douycie]

taeil needs to go to jail asap. honestly its disgusting how kpop idols like him can get away with crimes like this.

[@nicoleloss7987]

He not getting away with anything.

[@musicloverchicago437]

What crime did he commit? And what evidence leads you to believe he's guilty? Please be detailed.

[@ailignadenuar4670]

oo he's not getting away. What he did is not ok definitely!!

[@ccccccc4546]

Not jail girl prison

[@meilichankan9282]

@@musicloverchicago437 So from what I saw taeil basically sexually assaulted a woman, blackmailed her, sent death threats to her and her hospitalized mother, and hid a hidden camera on her phone and it started 6 years ago. Police confirmed no minor is involved as of right now but the girl is allegedly a 06liner which means she was 12 when all of this started

[@ailignadenuar4670]

even few nct members unfollow him which means the crime he did is absolutely serious! he better not get away this time cuz this is not ok and the fact the victim stay silent for over 6 yrs my heart send condolence to the victim and may she deserves justice. Such a shame and waste of talent honestly. Please it doesn't matter he's someone bias or not or just bcs he's and "idol" still what he did is not ok at all. I admit he's a great vocalist but personality, values, behavior and attitude are even more important!

[@Aes_rina]

Which members?

[@ailignadenuar4670]

@@Aes_rina apparently if u search up. A few members include Mark, johnny, haechan, winwin(wayv). Actually now Taeyong in the military but if I'm not mistaken ever since he heard of the crime he did, he began to unfollow Taeil's personal ig account.

[@Aes_rina]

@@ailignadenuar4670 okay ty

[@떵쿠노윳띠]

He didn't leave the group, but was kicked out, which he deserved

[@nosugarnoprob]

I am not even Taeil fans, but people need to stop the excessive hate comments. This guy is cooperative, he followed police order, and he didn’t make any drama when SM suddenly kicked him out. He hadn’t say anything since the news is out, probably cannot even touch his phone (instagram comment is not limited yet). Even though he did crime, some of the circulating stories are unrealistic and probably exaggerating because people keep making wild assumptions. People hating on him is normal, but spamming hates on his account asking him to die? Don’t worry, he is going to be jailed, and he already lost his career and future forever, but if people are asking him to die, then what’s the difference between you people and a criminal like him ? Let’s wait for the official statement from SM, police and Taeil. Before that, let’s not make any baseless judgement.

[@Karen-b1z7l]

Sad for the group caught up in this, they have worked so hard to get where they are, and no I do not know them but know what blood sweat and tears go into the kpop groups. That said his career is over now, whatever is proven or not.

[@Kookietaetan]

He was accused in June. NCT members and NCT official accounts have unfollowed TAEIL on social media.

[@yokshiichicago7712]

Why did you edited the video like mark knew about it please don't mislead people that's very disappointing

[@go.quokka.go.quokkaaa]

If people get mad at this idc. Taeil, I’m in no way defending the guy, but thid id my opinion. People say the members knew. Did they? Either hes really good at hiding stuff or its fake. Hear me out. This supposedly victim is “paralyzed“ first off, how.. he supposedly put a moka in her phone. (Secret camera device) you have to do that in person. When would taeil have time to do that? He’s a kpop idol,no matter where he goes he will get followed. It’s said the victim was NEVER a minor. He supposedly threatened the girl that he would kill her mother,if she wasn’t a minor,why couldn’t she stop using that phone? If she knew all this time that taeil was supposedly watching her through her camera. If she’s not a minor she can get a new phone. Let alone if she was a minor she didn’t need to use the phone. The ongoing investigation says he cooperated good. And was even smiling? It’s like he knows he’s not guilty. Hear me out when I say this.. what if,SM did this? It was just a thought but during recent comebacks he hasn’t been the same. I know he was recovering from a accident and knowing SM they definitely didn’t give him enough time to recover. SM drives idols to depression. It’s obvious, examples Jonghyun. Committed suicide in 2017. He even opened up about it on a show that he is depressed.. Did that make SM stop doing what they are best known for? (over working idols) HELL NO kris wu what he did is disgusting. Its nasty so theres bo excuse there And now taeil.. So no ones gonna say anything about how its only SM artists? Pretty weird if you ask me. Heres my thoughts. Since they have to pay for Taeil and he hasnt been able to preform the best. I think they set this up. They dont wanna kick him out of the group as they will receive hate for it. So they set this up, and to bring up that he supposedly sexually assaulted a girl. Pretty sure its confirmed she wasnt 11 and now turning 17-18. She was a adult the whole time. If this is even real. SM couldv hired someone to fake this, i mean even if taeil and this girl if she was 11 if shes outside she would most likely be with friends or family. A moka (secret spy camera) needs to be put inside the phone. If for whatever reason this “11 yr old girl“ bumped into him he wouldnt be able to put a spy camera inside her phone. And some say he hacked her camera so she said shed paralyzed now? How can u get paralyzed through electronics?💀 these accusations are not confirmed yet so stop making rumors. Even if anyone brought up a member sexually assualting someone yes to play it safe leaving the group is best option. Therefor he did. With the ongoing police investigation we just need to wait for news and support nct💚 you know somethings serious when SM doesnt just put the idol on hiatus. Which if this is true it is very serious but how can such a quiet introvert like Taeil commit this big of a crime? People need to stop spreading stuff thats fake and not anything police said because nothings been confirmed. Even if he isnt guilty he probably wont go back to nct. Watching members,staff and even childhood friends unfollow him is hard. I wanna feel bad but i cant lrg myself feel bad for him until its confirmed that hes guilty or not guilty. Because if he is guilty ill feel guilty for feeling bad for him but if he isnt guilty ill feel bad for hating on him. So im not gonna talk bad about him. What the storys made out to be is sad and disgusting. Also i think a reason why SM kicked him out is bc they cant afford another lawsuit (that was a joke dont take it personally towards sm or any idol) jokes aside since this is brought up fake or not if they didnt kick him out they would receive hate. And to play it safe because the other members idk if they would wanna be around him. Though speaking,if the members didnt know and just found out he has to be good at hiding stuff or this is all just fake. Because how can he hide stuff like this from hid members,and the public. Weird fans find the phone numbers idk how and also addresses. You would think no matter what age the girl is she would reach out to anyone even hinting to people? But no, aldo how would he know her address to kill her mom? If its through screen how? Let alone installing and hacking her camera like i think this is fake and no im not trying to defend him bc hes cute and my bias gurl no- i knew nct but didnt stan them. I only knew yuta and taeyong. I just think yall jumping to conclusions way to fast here. We just have to wait for the investigation updates.

[@Vlovekpop123]

I agree so much with u people are just jumping into conclusions so fast without knowing the full evidence proven by the police

[@go.quokka.go.quokkaaa]

@@Vlovekpop123 yes, I think of it like the game telephone. I used to play it in grade school. One person starts off with one sentence and by the end it’s a whole new one. These people say “what if it’s that” or “what if it’s this” then rumors start and it completely twists the whole situation

[@nosugarnoprob]

I am not even Taeil fans, and I agree with you. This guy is cooperative, he followed police order, and he didn’t make any drama when SM suddenly kicked him out. He hadn’t say anything since the news is out, probably cannot even touch his phone (instagram comment is not limited yet). Even though he did crime, some of the circulating stories are unrealistic and probably exaggerating because people keep making wild assumptions. People hating on him is normal, but spamming hates on his account asking him to die? Chills haters, don’t worry, he is going to be jailed, and he already lost his career and future forever, but if people are asking him to die, then what’s the difference between these people and a criminal like him ? Let’s wait for the official statement from SM, police and Taeil. Before that, let’s not make any baseless judgement.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@nosugarnoprobI agree and whether he did those things or not, let’s wait and see. Many are adding more salt and pepper into the mix, asking him to die, etc are very bad too.

[@sodalite5294]

Agree the accusation makes no sense yet almost everyone wants to hate him. Its ridiculous with no evidence and no person would go that far(evil or not.)

[@heartforbailu-44]

really loved you and support it you from my heart i cant anymore why you done this you should have think about your fans and members and what about your mom how will she feel your all fans keep telling you bad and they are right but its really not easy for me i loved you so much i even cry and i feel angry i .....

[@erizen8562]

LEE TAEYONG is a great leader and good human, i love how he always stays on the right path and leads the fandom into doing right. Hope nct members are staying strong in this hard situation. Taeil was the former eldest, it is huge betrayal from him. NCT boys have to stay strong! Taeil was always quite and we never got to know him deeply like other members, seems like he was really doing something bad It's so sad. But i believe on the leader LEE TAEYONG. as long as he is here, NCT will be alright 💚 Outsiders and haters wont Understand our trust on THE LEADER. whatever, i hope, only good happens in our NCT from now on

[@Zazauday]

Wth is happening to K-pop right now? Istg crime cases just keeps happening in K-Pop. And what's more? There's was another crime case that happened by one of the Exo members, just few years ago or ig last year. This is a sign for people to stop idolising idols, as you never know the real side of them.

[@TitangIna-nz8cs]

Fair investigation and victims security is the most important Justice must prevail..

[@grec.]

And let's keep in mind, Taeil is not NCT. The other members are not Taeil. I still don't know what the gravity of the situation is, but he is one person independent from the group. Let's not mix it all together even if it's tempting.

[@Laliha-r5l]

I don't know how yall can straight up believe on this shit even before thinking about it remember y'all SM always have been an ass company who always put there artists in danger just like lucas sunghan etc. They all where innocent in the end but There haters trapped them blamed them so bad they made sm kick them out . And now its about taeil idk whts true whts not and why this case suddenly after these years came out literally i think we shouldn't just judge him we should wait for them to investigate about it and let the truth show its face if taeil is wrong ofc we ain't no way gonna support him anymore but if he isn't we should give him justice okay. Wait yall!

[@WesleyDaUrbanhog]

Why does this kind of stuff KEEP happening with my favorite groups? Woojin from Stray Kids left from accusations. Wonho left Monsta X from accusations, Lucas left WayV because of accusations. Can't members from popular groups not screw their careers over...?

[@zzap_plezz]

I'm so disappointed in him, I used to love seeing him, but this is just disgusting. I can't believe there's also people defending him..

[@Memecoolater]

I’m not a fan of Taeil no more he did the crime he deserve to leave he hurt a girl 💔💔💔

[@kthzsn]

Bye taeil have fun in jaeil

[@atha91]

I hope in this situation NCTZens not leaving NCT fandom.. Curse Taeil but please dont leave other 25 members.. 25 members of NCT need your support, NCTzens.. Don't jump into any fanwar with other fandoms, just focus on supporting OT25 now..

[@galletitaaccesible5216]

It makes sense, it's not worth throwing dirt at the other members knowing that it was only one who sinned. For my part, I will continue to support the 25 members until the end.

[@atha91]

@@galletitaaccesible5216 yes.. Please... Because NCT Members only have NCTZens right now when the world look at NCT in (probably) a negative way because of this case.. So we, NCTZens, must be United.. Forget a while about being 127zen, Dreamzen, Wayzen, Wishzen.. Let's unite.. This case not only hurting us the fans but also all NCT members..

[@hyunheejieun6693]

I’m a nctzen so I really hope the other member can still going on without any problems So disappointed and mad at Taeil but he is no longer in nct so I will still support the members like I’ve always done 😭 Please , support the other members . They didn’t do anything bad and they don’t have any fault in this matter

[@atha91]

@@hyunheejieun6693 yes.. Members will be affected a lot by this case.. Jaehyun's solo.. WayV, Doyoung and Dream's concert .. Yuta's exhibition.. Wish's mini album.. Oh my NCT.. 😩

[@Myflovercaratzenplory]

I will support them till my last breath.. I'll never leave this fandom 😭 Although I'm traumatized.. I don't have a say on this... Idk why I loved him so much that still I love him I'm feeling disgusted rn 😭😔

[@ello4347]

Interesting how SM is Not saying that they are ending their contract with him as a whole.

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

No because he hasn't been proven guilty of anything as yet. They will distance the other members and other artists on the roster.. while coming up with a strategy

[@Soheexz]

Taeil? Is more like jaeil

[@haechooblessyou]

I can't imagine other members feeling🥹

[@jenifer7186]

The problem is in korea the easily run away from this cases ... so sorry for the nct members hope the can get thorough this , all of them worked hard , just saw someone said they are not innocent ( nct members ) ... i just wanna say girl even your fav is not innocent .

[@allaboutmyslef]

So as a University student apart from my career what my true talent n my truly lovable thing is Singing-music. Since 2012 my life is closely moving with kpop. Unlike me i truly fell for Taeil's voice, even now um in love with his voice. I hv that freedom to be ryt? Cuz i hv my own freedom to like somebody maybe for visuals, vocals or etc. But just aft this news ikr i really feel bad for the victim i will really wait for an apology from him, also i will see for the punishment if he's Guilty for this truly. Since until now even tho he's kicked out from the team, idk the true story behind this Entertainment world always show wt is good for promoting In front of the camera! So few times it turned out to be false also. Since I'm waiting for this. But taeil i hope you would change all these at least by this incident. And will give us ur true intentions n come out because ig as a True Fan i really deserve such a thing. Cuz even now um only looking at the Reality! I didn't fell for ur charms i am being a fan for ur True Talents! Don't make us regret. Ikr idols r just humans aft all even Men r Men! Even korea it's just another country it's not heaven aft all : ) people will be people : )

[@sakura.1910-g8d]

let's wait for a detailed investigation, we don't know the whole truth, what really happened......and then we will draw conclusions

[@ddbangtannim2270]

I know this is about Taeil but don’t twist what Mark said about them not having 9 members right now. He was obviously talking about Taeyong being in the military!

[@ricoletta]

Why did you remove the other video and upload this again?

[@bristisonowal5745]

Never trust an idol by seeing his innocent side

[@anujmane2005]

Vro became next KRIS WU

[@Ankit-uv3yp]

He has been charged, apparently it's been going on for several years

[@nicoleloss7987]

?

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

@@nicoleloss7987the accusation against him is SA on a woman for the past 6 years.

[@Kp0p._.St4n]

But remember what happend to lucas from nct that he got accused for something then some years later the girl that accused him of that said she lied and shit like that could happen to taeil but unlucky due to SM confirming it

[@yeshuabro-i2m]

she isn't lying. What Lucas did was not a crime, but it is true that he had unfaithful relationships with multiple girls.

[@december5644]

@@yeshuabro-i2m He's literaly a r*pist, what r u saying

[@Tifa-e4u]

@@yeshuabro-i2mexactly Lucas situation isn’t even comparable to Taeil’s not even a little bit

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@yeshuabro-i2mHonestly, from what I heard those are lies too. There was a very good post showing evidence that they lied. It was a saesang(s) that wanted to get revenge on Lucas because he yelled at them.

[@Trippiereddâ]

I just hope he is not guilty. The police said the victim is not minor or a boy so there is literally a victim,4 days passed i want a long explanation from korean police. Sm said its a serious case so probably it can take a long time for them to investigate him i just wanna know what t. F really happened

[@Vlovekpop123]

Pls stop 🛑 hating on taeil i know its such a shocking thing for the kppp industry but we should not jump into conclusion or assumptions bc it said that je was accused who knows mayb sm is doing this they have done it to many idols in sm like suenghan and jonghyun sm is not taking care of their idols well enough i require people stop hating him i love all nct members equally 💞 but for now until the police investigation has been confirmed us with news and full evidence stop hating on him or the nct member its true we dont know the real side of idols but most are innocent but to be framed as the villian i hope everyone reads this and understands this is not the solution by hating him just makes it more worse for nctzens and the nct members just wait until the news has been revealed then only we will know the real truth

[@sodalite5294]

It could be another baseless rumor to get him kicked out. Many rumors from anti fans do this with no evidence.

[@nafisanaimahoquelee]

Stop Mark wasn't aware of this incident

[@thedragonegg669]

Ugh this comment

[@m0nst3r.81]

This is so crazy to me..

[@sheluvseveryexqsthng]

since from the beginning i've watched NCT, taeil is one of the members i really didn't like, i don't know what was the reason and now i know why.

[@Tifa-e4u]

Same tbh

[@mairalaurence8283]

damn even billboard is covering it

[@dinnoorilmi]

but i need to draw a line, i cant do separate the art for the artist on this one.. the woman in me is hurting!! 6 years and he got a way with it? even before covid, its insane!

[@priyajimin-co1kr]

after seeing the comments the allegations some other have for being toxic is debunk by this fellow in the comment sec

[@jaehyunvore]

disgusting how billboard hardly covers anything related to nct127’s music and achievements but as soon as there’s a scandal you’re very quick to edit clips to put out and for it to look a certain way (im only referring to how they edited what mark said in this). heinous behavior from billboard.

[@Nisalmathisendi]

gurl let's not fucking act like this man hasn't done the most vile, disgusting shit any person on earth ever could for the past 6 odd years and rather than holding him accountable, THIS is what you choose to fucking comment on? Be fr

[@phoenixkwon]

People need to remember that these are ACCUSATIONS AND THE POLICE HAVE NOT CHARGED HIM WITH ANY CRIMES YET. I say this because there have been more than one idol/K-drama actors that were accused in the past of all sorts of things including rape, school violence and harassment that were proven to have been false allegations. You need to think about how Min Yun-ki, aka Suga for BTS was falsely accused to drinking to the point of being 10+ times the legal limit and driving, fake CCTV footage was posted claiming it was him when it was later proven to not be true. People are innocent until they are proven guilty. Now that I have said that if it is proven to be true I hope he gets the karma he deserves.

[@reckonerwheel5336]

No no no... This is a different situation because it's an SM artist. It doesn't matter that so far, Taeil's only been accused. SM's judgement goes a long way here because they don't remove long-debuted members of their groups easily. They place them on hiatus for months and even if the idol is found guilty, they judge the severity of the incident themselves, and sometimes it means contract termination, sometimes it means keeping them in the label. NCTzens like myself know this must be MAJOR if SM is kicking an idol out immediately. Even Taeil biases are destroying their merch of him because they know it must be especially bad, nothing we've heard an idol doing before.

[@kirbyeetlol]

the investigation has been going on since june along with the victim speaking about it since then and he was charged. it’s no long accusations when he’s charged for it and it also doesn’t look good for him this has finally come to light amidst the other disgusting things happening to korean women. this is NOT like what happened with yoongi or lucas when an actual investigation has taken place for months and sm removed him while also outting him as a predator.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@kirbyeetlolCharging someone for anything does not mean they are guilty. Even people that have been taken to court have come out innocent so let’s wait and see.

[@maiasuga]

DUIs aren't as serious as sexual crimes though

[@sodalite5294]

Exactly, its so common by fake fans to cause trouble for them. I bet its fake just like Lucas ridiculous one.

[@chloesunyi-0204]

But there is no other way…😢he has to responsible for his behavior..i was sympathize with his fans and hope u guys can find some better idols to follow❤❤

[@darkmode805]

For me theres wrong of accused for him...

[@donaldzuramp4404]

As much as a i liked him he needs to atone. Feel bad to the rest of the group now

[@rachela3869]

I am disappointed and disgusted! Now fans are burning photo cards and posters of Taeil. But I bet these are the same fans who say leave these guys alone, they're adults they can do what they want and make excuses for them eveytime they violate their contracts, As fans we should not support anything that idols do that is wrong and that includes smoking, vaping, drugs, getting drunk, or other bad behavior. Kpop idols are not like American celebrities or aren't suppost to be. They signed contracts to be role models and to live moral lives. That's the deal, the contract, and the agreement that they sign on for. If they don't want to live that kind of life then they shouldn't sign up to be a kpop idol, period. I'm so sick and tired of hearing certain fans say, "let them do this or that they're adults." Well part of being an adult is learning how to say no to things that aren't good or good for you. If they are allowed to get away with the small little things and have fans defend it, they're going to continue to do bad things and make bad decisions because they have ignorant fans who support their dumb decisions. That gives them a feeling of entitlment and invincibility to do as they please, and this will embolden them to try increasingly worse things and make more costly mistakes. So if they sign a contract that says they will be a good role model and live a moral life, then decide they can't fill their contract, they should stop being a kpop idol. And fans should stop making excuses for them when they violate their contracts. That includes dating. If their company expects that, and they can't uphold their contract then don't sign on and find another job. It's a lie if they are dishonering their contract. Fans should not support or applaud lies and deception. If that is the agreement between the company and the trainee or idol then they should be an adult and with integrity live up to their contract. Don't smile, act cute, and try to win fans hearts and support, and also money and time they can't get back if you want to dishonor your commitments! If you want to be a free agent and live life how you want then quit, and don't act like you're some choir boy or girl. Dating and getting married are good; marriage a great thing, but each idol signs a contract that says they won't. So they should hold true to their word. Other things like smoking, vaping, getting drunk, clubbing, doing drugs (including marijuana) does not set good examples or a good role make. I simply ask these kpop idols to live up to their word and contracts. If you can't fullfill your contract and commitment, resign because you have millions of fans who support you and look up to you, and your very being is a lie and fraud. I would rather you be honest and quit and go do something else. At least you'll have some integrity and respect. Maybe some of the industry rules need to change , but breaking contracts and lying is not the way to get it done. And some fans need to take a look at themselves and deside if you have been complicit by building them up where they can do no wrong and make excuses for them when they violate their contracts and set bad examples. You spend your money on them and time, at least they could be what they say they are! Hold them accountable for their bad decisions no matter how small because it's a slippery slope. You're burning Taeil cards, but did you have a hand in helping him make excuses for bad behavior?! NCT 127 and NCT are my top favorite, but if I keep hearing allegations like Taeil's and even Johnny and Haechan's back a couple of months, I'm out. I'm tired of wondering if who I think I like is actually neffarious. I will not listen to one more NCT anything if they turn out to be a bunch of sex addicts who purchase prostitutes, force themselves on women, or any other bad behavior no matter how small. I'm am American, I liked kpop and Korean entertainment in the beginning because they seemed to hold their entertainers accountable for wrong doing something that we no longer see in Hollywood. I got sick of the filth coming out of there, and I have no problem forgetting kpop and korean entertainment if they can't get this right!

[@Tifa-e4u]

What Haechan and Johnny did with the girls was consensual meanwhile Taeil has been CHARGED by the police. Which means the accusations were proven to be true and he is a sex offender

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@Tifa-e4uYou call that proof!?

[@앤-x3p]

안녕하세요 그 태일이가 텔레그램에서 여자와 대화하고 있다는 것을 말하고 싶습니다 그리고 태일이와 대화하는 소녀는 19살입니다

[@chiriluscosmin]

말하는 여자의 이름은 무엇입니까 괜찮다면

[@앤-x3p]

​@@chiriluscosmin여기서 미안하다고 말할 수 없습니다

[@앤-x3p]

그녀와 태일은 NCT 127에 들어가기 전부터 친구였다

[@alisonwebre1]

This is so sad.

[@Riku_addict]

Don't even bring Mark into this Billboard! Back off!

[@maiasuga]

I feel like people tend to baby or romantizice visually attractive people even after they do the sickest shit specifically asian pop stars. I've seen people defend Seungri when he did what he did with the whole burning sun crimes. People know that RM and Wendy has said racist stuff about black people in the past and not hold them accountable or sweep it under the rug.

[@gumballdarwin-hj4mx]

I'm really disappointed but hopefully he realizes his mistake

[@lealsofi]

Remember Kris Wu? Yeah well I thought idols learned their lesson after that but I guess not. See ya in Jaeil.

[@Kailesious]

Do you remember seungri of BIGBANG?? He did 1000 time worse crime than kris but got only 12 months of prison. Korean men are not afraid coz they know they will get over it within some months.

[@khangnguyen550]

@@Kailesious seungri crime not worst then kris it dosen't make f difference it still both worst.

[@andiedoriza4578]

He is being investigated but he has yet to be found guilty of anything, so people should refrain from passing judgement until the investigation is complete and he is found guilty. If guilty he should be punished and if innocent he should get an apology.

[@qiuzou]

I find it hard to believe that he is such a person.

[@matthewbadidoy1995]

Lucas Wong his a good kind person but Moon Taeil his not kind it is a bad person

[@Eleftheria3030]

Meh NCT will be fine without him. He wasn’t the best looking anyways..

[@AndreaVlinde-gy5dp]

Lol for u

[@judybrown7601]

One act and it can be over.

[@Aurora-ae]

Still investigated? or confirmed? Say something Taeil ahhh I can't believed it

[@Lalaaland_]

Now you walk urself to jail T

[@Ychae02]

We barely know idols.

[@Cloudyxxplayz123]

The worst part is that over 200 idols were involved in this incident

[@Narimchanslab7494]

what if the girl was lying just because she want Taeil to feel embarassed cuz he's a famous singer now while the girl was just nothing

[@brybry5370]

This group is done.

[@thedragonegg669]

For real- they'll never be invited to these shows again. Good riddance, they're not that impressive anyway

[@KimNamjooniee]

It is not allegations anymore it is confirmed

[@SabrinaSjjddjx]

What happened in June is being revealed at the end of August??? Is South Korea neutral on sexual violence??? You make it so simple that violating human rights and ruining the lives of minors is a simple and simple process for you? or your action depends on SM??

[@donaldzuramp4404]

Investigation needs time to be confirm you dumm.

[@xofxtou4400]

That Nga look botched asf too

[@-whyquestion]

Nct always been problematic but this is just wild

[@atinjingjingni]

Omg this is not a joke

[@number8038]

POSTED BY WHO !?!?!!? BILL FLIPPING BOARD !*!(!??!

[@mysterymei9957]

They say stuff like "We believe the victim because we don't know the idol really" But hun, you don't know the victim either. It's just typed out accusations with, often, barely any evidence. Why would you believe either side? The justice system uses the practice of "innocent until proven guilty". Why can't some of yall wait till there's an official investigation? I'm not saying you should believe the idol is innocent, I'm saying you shouldn't believe either side until the police look into it. The point is, anyone can lie on the internet, make up a story. Fabricating evidence, fake texts, fake images, it's fucking easy in this digital era. And then there's those fans that refuse to believe the official investigation either. And then there's the ones who defend the people who don't deserve to be defended (iykyk). Idk I just needed to get this off my chest.

[@lidz-wsb]

Completely agree with you.

[@mysterymei9957]

@@lidz-wsb thank you exactly my point

[@palemoon7865]

True tho. I sided with the supposed victim on Woojin's case and I have been feeling guilty ever since, that's why I decide to take a neutral position at first and wait for more stuff to come out to really decide which side I'm going to take after... But idk, this time, things seem to be going more against him instead of at his favor...

[@nebben23]

There's a legal case ongoing now, and police are involved. Meanwhile, for the other past issues of other members, the very solid proof that we can get is just posts online, with no legal cases.

[@MochieeeMoon]

Honestly agreed, we’ll just have to see how this case goes. Too much rumors about this case, the accuser says she was a minor yet the offical south korean police said she was an adult. So what exactly is the truth?

[@nismailova]

Presumption of innocence

[@jilll1287]

I hope the victims find closure and peace. Makes a certain persons scooter incident seem trivial.

[@nicoleloss7987]

That scooter was so ridiculous. K Media needs to do their job and focus on real cases.

[@vsprout9316]

The media doesn't seem to be interested in reporting real crimes. That whole kickboard incident was a witch hunt if anything

[@KlaraL-_-]

I don´t even know what´s going on. This is the first time I´m hearing of this. Not really surprised, not even really disappointed. Just another one that we know of now. Rot in hell. I hope he gets punished and the victim gets over it and heals.

[@minsieo]

#wehatemoontaeil

[@eblalgen]

Please don’t make it sound like Mark knew anything about Taeil. Do better Billboard!

[@PhatDo-g7t]

I hope Winwin will be back in Nct 127.

[@1ts8lueSJ]

sblum aku tau ini tadi malam,taeil dimata ku benar2 idol yg baik diantara mmber lain,tapi stelah tau ini spertinya sifat pemalu dan pendiam dia didepan kamera slama ini krna memang hal ini sungguh aku benar2 tidak rela dia hanya dikeluarkan dari grup tapi masih bebas bertemu smua orang,stidak nya dia hrus merasakan juga rasanya menjadi slerti kangin suju krna ini juga sudah pelanggaran hukum negara aku berharap korban bisa segera dapat keadilan dan untuk billboard stop membawa nama mark ikut serta,sejak awal mark tidak ada sangkut pautnya dgn brita ini,yg beredar hanya taeyong menghapus foto taeil saat mencium nya dan haechan sudah unfoll akun nya,untuk brita dari mmber lain nya blum ada

[@Laliha-r5l]

Stop judging every idols and the whole industry bes of one please don't do this yall!

[@N_J_88]

You really can't tell their true faces. He is very disgusting and immoral. I hope he is locked up.

[@AtandaTemitope-iz6jj]

I never believed what so ever they talk about him but what me i know is God is watching everyone 🙏 so will not hate him or talk bad about him i will always support his good will moreover why are you guys hate him some much you guys are talking bad about him is he the first person or last that done that so you guys stop crisis celebrity what non celebrity is doing is worst than celebrity

[@مريم_00]

what the hell

[@ama2184]

Because I'm too old to join any masses, I will wait for evidence as where I come from everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Just because he left does not say 'Oh yes I did it, just means he is saving his group from the burden of the scandal. Amen!

[@reckonerwheel5336]

For context -- SM has NEVER removed a member this fast before, they have a reputation of sticking by their "problematic" artists and some Kpop fans hate them for it. This removal is lightning fast, and the evidence against Taeil is apparently strong enough that they're not waiting around for the court system to confirm his guilt. In contrast, the ex-member Lucas wound up in a dating scandal revealing him as a cheater, manipulator and overall f-boy. Lucas admitted his wrongdoing in an apology, and SM placed him on hiatus for over a year -- they then removed him from NCT and established him as a solo artist this year (2024). They stick by their established artists when they consider the incident(s) as minor enough. All this to emphasize that SM giving Taeil the boot means this is something severe enough that SM wants nothing to do with him.

[@ama2184]

@@reckonerwheel5336 South Koreans in general have ass backwards ways of doing things but regardless it still does not prove anything yet. Not calling it guilty until real facts come out, not just hear say. As for Lucas, in the beginning if you recall correctly SM treated that guy like a dirty bastard too at first. Made him publicly apologize for what??? Then take him back.. how odd is that?

[@danielabalarezo5225]

Always choosing idols over victims 🌝

[@doraszn]

it was recently confirmed the he was booked for sexual crimes in june against an adult woman. the investigation is ongoing.

[@elainesalvador8011]

What about the victim in this alleged case. Korea has a large misogyny culture related to, “Deepfake/telegram crisis.”