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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: 'KPop Demon Hunters' lead vocalist Andrew Choi to host workshops in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Whether they're swooning over Jinu in KPop Demon Hunters or grooving to "Soda Pop," Singaporean fans are in for a treat! Andrew Choi, the smooth vocals behind the animated heartthrob, is heading to Singapore to share his secrets, one high note at a time. As CNA Lifestyle reported yesterday, KPop Demon Hunters has become a global streaming sensation, and Singapore is set to receive a double dose of Demon Hunter energy on July 29. Fans can also catch Ahn Hyo-seop, the voice actor behind Jinu, at a promotional event for his new film, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy. Choi, who provided Jinu's singing voice and has collaborated with K-pop heavyweights like NCT 127 and Shinee, will host exclusive vocal workshops at SM Universe (Singapore), the K-pop training academy launched by SM Entertainment. Group classes will run on July 26 and 27, from 11am to 12.30pm, where participants will delve into the vocal techniques behind "Soda Pop."
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Amazon Music Set To Exclusively Livestream KCON LA 2025
Amazon Music Presents KCON LA 2025 Official Livestream With KCON LA 2025 approaching from August 1 to 3, Amazon Music has announced its partnership with the long-time K-pop Cultural Festival to bring exclusive livestreaming content to North America, South America, and Europe. The livestream will provide fans access to the epic performances from the three-night M COUNTDOWN concert at Arena, as well as Amazon Music Original content and more. Presented by 'K-Pop Now,' the flagship global K-pop playlist on Amazon Music, the livestream will be available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and Prime Video. KCON, the premier convention for all things Hallyu, is expected to sell out due to its all-star appearances and performances, including aespa, HxW (SEVENTEEN), i-dle, KEY, MONSTA X, NCT 127, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE, and more. With multiple stages set for the convention, there will be many first-time and exclusive performances. MARK will set the stage for his highly anticipated solo performance. NCT 127 will perform a special medley combining their songs 'Whiplash' and 'Lemonade,' while IVE will perform 'TKO.' MONSTA X, in their first performance since their military discharge, will perform 'Beautiful Liar' together, and MONSTA X's SHOWNU and HYUNGWON will perform 'Love Me a Little.' YUQI will perform 'Red Rover,' HxW (SEVENTEEN) will showcase 'ECHO! (Prod. WOOZI)' and ZEROBASEONE will perform their new song 'SLAM DUNK' at KCON LA 2025. K-drama actor and K-pop idol YIM Siwan will appear on August 1. Rookie groups ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DON'T Cry, izna, and IDID are also set to perform. ZEROBASEONE performing at KCON LA 2024 Last year's KCON had over 5.9 million fans from more than 170 countries attend KCON LA 2024, both at the festival site and through digital platforms. The festival also made U.S. history with the first-ever national primetime broadcast of a K-pop concert, courtesy of The CW Network's live broadcast on Sunday night. KCON LA began in 2012 and has since been held in various locations, including New York, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, the UAE, France, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. The theme of this year's KCON LA, presented by title sponsor Olive Young, is 'KLOVER'S CLUB FAIR,' inspired by the four-leaf clover, symbolizing good luck and joy. Just as each leaf represents something unique, KCON will feature diverse stages and activities to celebrate all facets of K-pop and Korean culture. You can stream the KCON LA 2025 Festival here.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
NCT's Taeil jailed over sexually assaulting a tourist: Here's how long K-pop artist will be behind bars
Moon Tae-il, better known as Taeil, is a South Korean singer and former member of popular K-pop boy band NCT and its subunit NCT 127. He was convicted on Thursday and sentenced to three years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting an intoxicated tourist. Taeil, a former NCT member, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting an unconscious tourist.(SM Entertainment) The Seoul district court also gave identical sentences to two of his accomplices, identified only as Lee and Hong. All three men pleaded guilty to the charges in June 2025, according to Variety. Also Read: BTS reunion: K-pop group announces new album, 2026 world tour Accusations against Taeil Taeil, according to The Korea Times, was accused of gang-raping an unconscious Chinese tourist in June 2024. The report stated that Taeil, Lee, and Hong met the woman at a bar in Seoul's Itaewon district. After a night of drinking, during which the woman became 'heavily intoxicated', the three men took her in a taxi to Lee's residence. While she was unconscious and unable to consent, the three men took turns sexually assaulting her. This constitutes both aggravated rape under South Korean law due to the involvement of multiple perpetrators and quasi rape, as the victim was unconscious. Also read: Are Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie dating? Reports of 'rekindled fling' emerge Taeil was imprisoned for 3.5 years On July 4, 2025, a district judge handed down a sentence of three years and six months for each man, half the seven-year term requested by prosecutors. The court cited the fact that all three were first-time offenders, but still labelled the crime as 'extremely grave'. The court, according to Variety, also mandated the completion of 40 40-hour sexual violence treatment program for each defendant. Following the sentencing, Taeil and the others were taken into immediate custody. Who is Taeil? Taeil, a native of Seoul, debuted in 2016 as part of NCT (Neo Culture Technology) U, the first unit under SM Entertainment's ambitious NCT project. He later became a core member of NCT 127 and gained popularity for his vocals and visuals. The musician, however, in August 2024, quietly exited the boy band amid sexual assault allegations. At the time, SM Entertainment terminated his contract. FAQs Who is Taeil and why is he trending in the news? Taeil is a former member of the K-pop group NCT. He is trending due to his sentencing in a gang rape case involving an intoxicated tourist. What was Taeil accused of? Taeil was accused, and later convicted, of aggravated and quasi rape. He was accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman along with two accomplices. What sentence did Taeil receive? Taeil received three years and six months in prison, along with a mandate to complete 40 hours of sexual violence treatment.
News18
10-07-2025
- News18
K-Pop Singer And Former NCT Member Taeil Jailed For 3.5 Years For Gang Rape Of Tourist
Last Updated: Taeil debuted in 2016 as part of NCT U, the first subunit of the boy group project under SM Entertainment. He later became a key member of NCT 127. Former NCT member Moon Tae-il, popularly known as Taeil, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for his involvement in the gang rape of an intoxicated Chinese tourist. The verdict was delivered by a district court in Seoul on Thursday, as reported by The Korea Times. Taeil, 31, was immediately taken into custody following the court's ruling. Two other men, identified only by their surnames Lee and Hong, were also found guilty in the same case and received identical sentences. All three defendants have been ordered to undergo 40 hours of sexual violence treatment programs. According to court proceedings, the incident occurred in June 2024. Taeil and his accomplices reportedly met the victim at a bar in Seoul's popular nightlife district, Itaewon. After drinking together, the woman became severely intoxicated. The trio then took her by taxi to Lee's residence, where they sexually assaulted her while she was unconscious. The case was classified under South Korean law as both 'aggravated rape," due to the involvement of multiple perpetrators, and 'quasi rape," since the victim was unconscious and unable to resist. All three men pleaded guilty to the charges last month. While prosecutors had requested a seven-year prison term, the court chose to reduce the sentence, citing the defendants' lack of prior criminal records. The judge nonetheless described the crime as 'extremely grave," per a report by BBC News. Taeil debuted in 2016 as part of NCT U, the first subunit of the boy group project under SM Entertainment. He later became a key member of NCT 127, contributing to the group's experimental sound and global recognition. His career came to a sudden halt in August 2024 when he exited NCT amid emerging allegations. At the time, SM Entertainment terminated his contract, though the specific charges were not made public. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Former NCT member Taeil sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for sexual assault
Former NCT and NCT 127 member Moon Tae-il, widely known as Taeil, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison on charges of aggravated sexual assault, as reported by K-media. The verdict was delivered on July 10 by the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 26. Following the sentencing, Taeil was taken into immediate custody, with the court citing flight risk addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered the following conditions:Completion of a 40-hour sexual violence treatment programPublic disclosure of personal informationA five-year employment ban in child and youth-related institutionsTaeil and two other individuals were found guilty of gang-raping an intoxicated foreign woman at a residence in the Bangbae-dong area of Seoul's Seocho District in June 2023. During the initial trial held on June 18, all three defendants admitted to the charges. The prosecution, emphasising the severity of the case, had requested a seven-year sentence for each defendant. Prosecutors argued that the victim was deliberately placed in a taxi bound for a location different from the crime scene to prevent her from recalling details or facilitating police investigation. They noted that the defendants intentionally exploited the fact that the victim was a foreign response, Taeil's legal team expressed remorse, and noted that he had personally conveyed an apology through his court-appointed attorney. His defense highlighted his participation in preventive education programs and psychological counselling since the incident. His team also cited family hardship, noting that his mother had resigned from her job and that Taeil was only able to support the family through part-time work at a friend's his final statement to the court as quoted by Korean media, Taeil said, 'I am deeply sorry to everyone I have disappointed. If granted leniency, I will treat it as the last chance of my life and do everything I can to contribute meaningfully to society.'Taeil debuted in 2016 as a member of NCT U and gained popularity as part of SM Entertainment's boy groups NCT and NCT 127. In August 2024, SM Entertainment confirmed his involvement in the case and announced his departure from the group.- EndsYou May Also Like
