Taeil from NCT has left the group after an accusation of an unspecified sex crime, label SM Entertainment said. Keep watching for the full story.
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00:00Taeil is leaving K-pop group NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime.
00:06His exit has been confirmed by label SM and we're breaking down the shocking news.
00:11You know for obvious reasons we're not all together with nine members.
00:16NCT 127 was just in our studio without Taeil speaking on operating with less members
00:21and we learned today of a massive shake-up in the group's lineup.
00:25SM Entertainment issued a statement saying that the NCT member will depart from the
00:29boy band after learning he has been accused in a criminal case related to a sexual crime.
00:34Adding, we recognized the seriousness of the issue and we have decided that Taeil
00:38can no longer continue team activities. We have discussed this matter with Taeil
00:42and it has been decided that he will leave the group.
00:45The label added that he is fully cooperating with the police investigation.
00:49Our interview came almost exactly a year after 30-year-old Taeil sustained
00:52injuries in a motorcycle accident that required him to have surgery and take a hiatus.
00:57Last October, SM Entertainment released an update saying that the performer still
01:01needed sufficient treatment and stability after the procedure.
01:04Taeil debuted as a member of NCT having been active with the group since their
01:08pre-debut training team in 2015. We will keep you posted on any developments in the story.