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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former NCT member Taeil's third hearing delayed due to another high-profile case
Taeil , a former member of the popular K-pop group NCT , has recently been under major scrutiny from the public. The idol was indicted and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In recent updates on his case, the court hearing has now been rescheduled to June. First hearing of case postponed The first hearing of the case was initially declared to be held on May 12; however, recently it has been transferred to June instead. Many are speculating that the move happened as a much more high-profile case of the former president of the country, Yoon Suk Yeol, is also going to be held on the same day in court. That too at the very same time, as per official reports from K-media news outlet Maeil Business Star. The hearing that has been postponed to June will also include two more defendants alongside Taeil are all facing the same issue at hand. Taeil is under fire for assault allegations The idol was initially booked last year in June when the victim came forward to the public about the issue. After investigation from the police, the idol was summoned for the first time in August, and the news spread about the allegations that have been shared against the idol. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's Women and Children's Crime Investigation Division 1 had initially indicted and charged Taeil and the other two defendants involved on charges of sexual assault. The three perpetrators were never detained, as the court had ruled in their favour, saying that admitting the crime themselves cited them as having a low possibility of running away. It was also shared that Taeil had ignored the first summons from the court, as he had issued a statement as well as a medical notice to the lawyers. He shared that he was unable to attend due to medical reasons. The other two defendants were, however, present at the court hearing.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'B: MY BOYZ' contestant compared to former NCT's Taeil and Kim Soo Hyun; fans say 'poor guy'
The entertainment industry of South Korea has been hit with many controversies - the top being involving former NCT member Taeil and K-drama actor Kim Soo Hyun. While fans have making sure to not keep any association with these two men; an unexpected figure has got dragged and become the center of online controversy. Who is that person? He is a young trainee who is part of the new survival show "B: MY BOYZ" set to be launched by SBS. The show is aimed at forming a global boy group with contestants hailing from Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, and other countries. 'B: MY BOYZ' contestant catches heat On May 3, the show began revealing contestant profiles through social media, teasing fans with sneak peeks. Among them, one trainee in particular—Moon Jaeil—has gone viral, but not for the reasons he might have hoped. After his photos and name were shared, especially on TikTok, netizens couldn't help but draw connections between Jaeil and the two celebrities. His name, Jaeil, sparked immediate reactions, as it closely resembles the nickname netizens mockingly used for Taeil during his recent scandal—a play on words combining "Taeil" and "jail." Netizens on Moon Jaeil's name Adding to the attention, many even felt that the trainee bore a striking resemblance to actor Kim Soo Hyun. Some fans expressed sympathy, fearing that the contestant's potential and individuality might be overshadowed by these unfortunate comparisons. Fans comment on Moon Jaeil's face About 'B: MY BOYZ' While the exact premiere date for B: MY BOYZ has yet to be confirmed, tweets from the official account suggest it will air sometime in June. The show will feature 30 contestants vying to debut as the next generation of idols, competing in areas such as vocals, performance, and producing. Current top idols will serve as judges, helping to select the final lineup. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former NCT member Taeil faces fresh controversy as court hearing date nears
Moon Taeil , former member of global K-pop group NCT , has been under investigation recently. Amidst the news of the charges and the trial dates just around the corner, the former K-pop idol was spotted in public, drinking with friends. Taeil was spotted out and about with friends A netizen recently spotted Taeil out and about in public along with his friends. The former idol was drinking in a restaurant and appeared to be relaxed. The netizen shared a post online with photographs of Taeil in a restaurant. The post read, 'I saw Moon Taeil previously, LOL. Seems like he's going around drinking, with his first trial impending LOL.' 문태일미친새끼 — 건자반 (@bottIe_god) April 20, 2025 It was also found that a friend of the original poster of the photo also shared that allegedly one of the persons that was present there with Taeil had approached them, requesting them not to take photographs. The post read, 'My friend took this photo as they ran into him coincidentally while eating, and the person next to him ridiculously said that he was having a hard time and asked them not to take photos,' as quoted by Pinkvilla. Original post deleted The original post online that shared his photographs has now been deleted; however, that did not stop it from going viral. The original post before being deleted amassed more than 500,000 views. Reaction from the public Before being deleted, the post gained a lot of response from the public, and even after being deleted, a screenshot of the original post did the rounds on social media platforms. Many netizens shared their opinion online and expressed their disdain in the matter. the audacity… — ni¹²⁷ | 쟌도툥🫶🏻 (@w00dzies) April 21, 2025 Hopefully his next dinner gonna be in jail — m&m's ♡ (@bemyonlyae) April 21, 2025 Original Charges Taeil, who was formerly a member of NCT and a couple of its subunits, now faces charges of alleged quasi-rape. Originally reported by news outlet Chosun Ilbo, the former idol faced charges of allegedly raping a drunk woman along with acquaintances in June 2024. After the indictment and Anna court hearing, it was decided by the judge that there is no immediate need to detain the man. The court ordered that he is allowed to be in public until the next hearing, which is said to be held in the coming days.
Express Tribune
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Moon Tae-il to attend first hearing over 'quasi-rape' case
Former NCT member Moon Tae-il, known mononymously as Taeil, will face his first court hearing on May 12 along with two others charged with "quasi-rape", reported South Korean news outlet allkpop. South Korean laws describe "quasi-rape" as engaging in sexual intercourse while the other person is unconscious or unable to resist. The Korea Times reported in March that Taeil was indicted without detention on charges of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman with two acquaintances. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's Women and Children's Crime Investigation Division 1 indicted all three individuals in February. The court rejected the Seoul Bangbae Police Station's appeal for arrest warrants for Taeil and the other two suspects, revealing that they had admitted to the crime, which in turn reduced the need for detention. Two months after receiving the victim's reports, police then summoned the singer in August for questioning and forwarded the case to the prosecution in September. Taeil, however, did not show before the prosecutors, with his legal team providing medical documents and a statement from his attorney to validate his leave. Meanwhile, all suspects maintained that the crime was not premeditated. In August last year, the 30-year-old singer left his K-pop group following an unspecified sexual crime accusation, as per a statement released by SM Entertainment. The statement also assured the public that the singer was cooperating with the investigation. "While assessing the facts related to this matter, we recognised the severity of the issue and determined that he can no longer continue team activities," it said. "After discussing with Taeil, it's been decided that he will withdraw from the team We deeply apologise for the controversy caused by our artist." While SM Entertainment had announced Taeil's departure back then, his contract was formally terminated in October. "Taeil is now under investigation for a crime, which is cause for contract termination because our trust in him as an artist has been severely damaged. The termination came as the result of a mutual agreement," the company said. Taeil was a member of both the larger group and NCT's sub-unit NCT 127, which released its sixth studio album Walk in July. After suffering from a motorcycle accident in August 2023, he went on a hiatus to undergo surgery and focus on recovering, which limited his activities with the group. The company notified, "As he still needs sufficient treatment and stability, Taeil will not be able to participate in NCT 127's third tour NEO CITY – THE UNITY scheduled for November. We ask for fans' generous understanding."
USA Today
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rock band Goose ousts drummer over cryptic 'behavior' in 'personal life'
Rock band Goose ousts drummer over cryptic 'behavior' in 'personal life' Show Caption Hide Caption K-pop singer, Taeil splits from band amid sex crime accusation K-pop singer Taeil has left the boy band NCT amid accusations of being involved in an unspecified sex crime, according to his label SM Entertainment. unbranded - Entertainment Rock band Goose is saying goodbye to one of its members. In a post to Instagram Sunday, the group released a joint statement hinting at a troubled split with drummer Jeff Arevalo. "We have been made aware of behavior in Jeff's personal life that does not align with the band's core values," the statement reads. "As a result, Jeff will no longer be a part of the Goose organization." Once a five-man collective fusing psychedelic and funk sounds, the band will now play as a foursome. "This is an incredibly unfortunate, unexpected situation, and we did not anticipate having to make another painful change to the band," the statement continued. Arevalo first stepped back from his role in the band at the start of the year, releasing a statement in February that implied a more temporary hiatus for his own "well-being." "It is clear that this is the only way forward as we remain committed to upholding the values that define our community," Goose's joint statement said, "particularly when it comes to respecting others and creating a safe environment." This is not the band's first shakeup. Since its founding in 2014, Goose has been home to a rotating cast of characters. Following Arevalo's exit, the band is currently comprised of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis. Only Weekz and Mitarotonda are founding members. The details around Arevalo's alleged behavior remain unclear. He first joined the band in 2020, serving as the group's post-pandemic percussion as they played various festivals and stadium shows. The group, which is headed out on tour again in April, traveled the country in 2024 for a spate of live shows. "This past tour was an unexpected challenge to navigate, but through it all, the four of us forged a deeper connection on and off stage," the statement said. "We're feeling inspired to continue growing as a unit as we move into this next chapter, and are deeply grateful for everyone with us on this journey." In January, the group announced its fourth studio album "Everything Must Go," which is expected to drop in April. It is unclear whether Arevalo will play on the whole project, but he is credited on the first two singles: "Give It Time" and "Lead Up."
