Former NCT member Taeil is being investigated after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman, along with two acquaintances. Amid the ongoing case, reports claimed that former K-pop idol assaulted a woman of foreign nationality.
Taeil's alleged sexual assault victim was a foreigner
Just a day ago, reports about Taeil being investigated under the suspicion of aggravated quasi-rape, by the Bangbae Police Station in Seoul, had surfaced online. The former NCT member had reportedly been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, who was intoxicated, in June this year. Following the investigation, Taeil’s case was transferred to the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office on September 12.
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Now, on October 8, South Korean media outlet Ten Asia claimed that the alleged victim was a foreigner. Taeil, along with two of his non-celebrity acquaintances, had reportedly assaulted a woman of foreign nationality while she was drunk.
Taeil exits NCT over sexual offense allegations
On August 28, SM Entertainment had announced Taeil’s exit from NCT as the singer had been accused of a sexual offense. The label released an official statement that read, “We have recently learned that Taeil has been accused in a criminal case related to a sexual offense. As we were assessing the facts related to the matter, we recognized the severity of the situation and determined that Taeil can no longer continue his activities with the team.”
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SM Entertainment had shared that Taeil was cooperating with the police investigation, which is being carried out by the Seoul Bangbae Police.