Trigger Warning: Mentions of Sexual Assault
Former NCT member Moon Taeil’s contract has been terminated, as announced by his agency SM Entertainment.
Photo: Taeil / SM Entertainment
On October 16, the agency released an official statement on its social media pages.
“We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taeil has been terminated as of October 15, 2024,” the statement reads, as translated by Soompi.
It continued: “Taeil is currently under investigation by the prosecution for a criminal case. This not only constitutes grounds for termination under our contract but also makes it impossible to maintain trust in him as an artist. As a result, both parties have mutually agreed to terminate the contract.”
The statement concluded with the agency apologizing to those affected by their former artist.
The K-pop idol was reportedly indicted for allegedly assaulting an intoxicated woman along with two of his acquaintances. He is currently being investigated on the charge of special quasi-rape, a specific form of sexual assault that involves targeting a victim in a vulnerable state by two or more perpetrators or the use of a weapon.
In August, the agency had previously released a statement confirming that Taeil had been removed from NCT, following his alleged involvement in sexual crimes.
Taeil’s last involvement with NCT 127 was with their sixth studio album Walk, which was released in July. Outside of NCT, the former K-pop idol released tracks such as “Starlight” and “Stay By My Side.”
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