Former member of the group NCT 127 is accused of gang rape

Police investigations reveal serious allegations against the singer, who was removed from the group in August after allegations emerged

This Monday (10/7), the police in Bangbae, Seoul, released new information on the case involving Moon Taeil, former member of the South Korean group NCT 127. The artist, who left the K-pop group in August, faces a gang rape charge, according to an update on the case from South Korean police and media. Taeil, 30, is suspected of participating in a crime described as “quasi-rape”, a term used by local authorities to refer to sexual acts committed against an unconscious person. The crime apparently took place in June this year, with the participation of two friends of the artist.

The company’s quick reaction raises suspicions

SM Entertainment, the company that managed Taeil’s career, announced her departure from NCT 127 shortly after the investigation began, which generated backlash among fans. The quick decision, unlike other cases involving controversy in the K-pop industry, indicated the seriousness of the allegations. Actions such as burning Taeil-related products and expressions of disappointment among fans have become frequent following the revelation of the singer’s possible involvement in a sex crime.

Confusion and spread of misinformation

SM’s official statement does not provide details on the case, which has sparked a wave of speculation, especially on networks like X (formerly Twitter), but so far the only official source of information has been the Bangbae police, who confirmed the gravity of the incident. accusation and the progress of the trial.

Source: Terra

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