Former NCT Member Taeil Faces Sentencing for Sexual Assault Charges on July 10
Jul 10, 2025
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A sentencing hearing will be held on the 10th for Taeil, accomplice Lee and Hong, who were indicted on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, etc. at the 26th Criminal Department (C) of the Seoul Central District Court.
At around 2:33 a.m. on June 13 last year, Taeil and others drunk a foreign woman they met at a bar in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and then took a taxi to move to their residence in Bangbae-dong. After that, he is accused of mass rape of a victim who is intoxicated and unconscious.
At the first hearing held on the 18th of last month, the three admitted all charges of crime.
Taeil is deeply reflecting upon the fact that he left a deep wound to the victim. Through a public defender, he apologized to the victim, and the victim expressed his intention not to punish the investigative agency. Taeil has completed a sex crime prevention education program and is receiving psychological counseling in repentance for his wrongdoings. In the aftermath of this incident, my mother quit her job, and Taeil is only engaged in economic activities to help her acquaintance's restaurant, which makes it difficult to make a living for her family.
Taeil said "I'm sorry to everyone who is disappointed. I think it's the last opportunity in my life, and I'll do whatever I can to help society and live my life to the best of my ability."
However, the prosecution said, `The matter is very serious and the nature of the crime is extremely poor. It is very questionable whether he sincerely reflects on himself. He asked for seven years in prison.
Taeil terminated his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and withdrew from NCT due to this incident.
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