Former NCT member Taeil has been handed over to the prosecution without detention.
On September 13, Seoul Bangbae Police Station announced that Taeil was sent to prosecution without detention on September 12. It was confirmed that the police had booked him after receiving a report from the victim on June 13.
Meanwhile, SM Entertainment announced Taeil's removal from the group after being implicated in a sexual offense case. This news has brought shock among Korean netizens and fans as they continue to discuss this matter in various popular online communities.
The latest update on Taeil also sparked debate and Korean netizens commented:
"I became a fan because he sings well and has such a great voice, but honestly, this just makes me want to curse..."
"Wow, what is this..."
"He's so crazy..."
"What in the world..."
"So crazy... what in the world did he do?"
"He did this on his birthday?"
"This is disgusting."
"Was there more than one victim?"
"He's a criminal."
"Can't believe it's for sexual crime charges."
"This is so baffling."
"There's a possibility there is more than one victim."