Amid Taeil's criminal accusations and removal from NCT, netizens caught grasp of an account claiming to have been the idol's victim. The internet user's claims and sentiments regarding Taeil went viral, which drew sympathy and outcry on social media.
On August 28, SM Entertainment released an official statement detailing Taeil's departure from NCT. According to the agency, Taeil was sued for a criminal case that was related to a sexual crime. After an in-depth discussion with Taeil, his activities with NCT were ultimately concluded.
SM Entertainment also shared that Taeil is fully cooperating with the police investigation. The agency added that further details would be released regarding the ongoing case. Lastly, the company apologized for the distressing news.
Following the news, Korean news outlets initially reported how Taeil's case was connected to a sexual offense against a minor of the same sex. The reports caught the attention of the Bangbae Police Station. The precinct, which is currently handling the case, denied the claims.
"The investigation is not related to an investigation into sexual crimes against minors of the same gender." Bangbae Police Station's Youth and Women's Division Director Lee In Chun also shared, "I'm currently at home from work. I will look into the facts uploaded to the server tomorrow (August 29)."
While the criminal investigation was being carried out, a separate story was brewing on the internet. On August 29, Instagram user @agnes_121430 went viral on social media due to her posts regarding Taeil.
According to X (Twitter) online, the user had accused Taeil of sexual assault, blackmail, threatening to kill her hospitalized mother, hacking, and placing a secret camera on her phone for six years. Netizens expressed their sympathies to the victim.
Through Instagram posts and comments from the OP on the official account of both NCT and Taeil, he assured the following: "You stole all my phones? Finally? You've been hacking for over 6 years and now you're fine? I don't know why everyone cheated on me."
"Moon Tae-il, put my phone down and it's switched off. If it doesn't come back, have you been hacking for over 6 years? U did and kept on dancing" Keep in mind that the account had been making accusations for months, currently its account is private. pic.twitter.com/5vPHfqerDd
"I think about you all day too. You, who tormented me to death and made me want to kill you, hide behind you and you will torment me. I will think of you and curse you until I die. made me." pic.twitter.com/djHd5StTLs
so taeil sexually assaulted a woman blackmailed her sent death threats to her and her hospitalized mother hacked and hed a hidden camera on her phone AND IT ALL STARTED 6 YEARS AGO ? shes 18 now so that means she was a minor and hes 30 ?? HE DESERVES WAY MORE THAN JAIL
— ianne forgets her school duties when she's online (@jjeidee_) August 28, 2024
agnes_121430 idk if you’ll ever see this but i just want to say im so so proud of you for standing up for yourself. i know that was so hard for you but you did it and you deserve to. you’ve probably inspired many more young girls to speak out too. thank you🩷
— kiera (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) | SAW (G)I-DLE!! (@strwbryuqi) August 28, 2024
and thank you to the girl for having the bravery to speak out. you are so appreciated and loved
Most directed their outrage to Taeil, as fans condemned the idol for his criminal accusations.
The user @/agnes_121430 posted that it happened 6 years ago. That was 2018 and ngayon lang nahuli ang gago na 'yan? I hope she gets the justice that she deserves.
And please, huwag niyo idamay ang ibang members nor mention their names along with this scumbag name. pic.twitter.com/CWTzuocTkV
"The user @/agnes_121430 posted that it happened 6 years ago. That was 2018 and this m*ron only got caught now? I hope she gets the justice that she deserves. And please, don't you guys dare involve other members nor mention their names along with this scu*bag name."
ah... korean men never seize to impress me with how disgusting they are every day 👍🏻👍🏻 https://t.co/rvCODYrkvi
I really don’t understand how ppl can sit there and DEFEND him after this ??? I pray the victim gets justice he’s so fucking evil https://t.co/8siWIFyt9w
the fact that SM, who famously try to rehab criminals and will put idols on hiatus for years rather than move, kicked taeil out of the entire company and issued the statement right away means what he’s being sued for must be a new level of horrifying
moon taeil you are a piece of fucking shit, while everyone was wishing for your recovery you were out at fucking clubs and doing shit to women, you harassed a women for 6 years when you have a SISTER. I hope he goes to hell. you took advantage of WOMEN, your fans and your members
you mean to tell me this happened 6 years ago and the case was just filed last june 2024 because apparently, he’s been hacking the victim’s phone to hide the evidences… WTF MOON TAEIL?! HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING AT NIGHT KNOWING YOU DID ALL OF THIS!?!
HE HAS A SISTER. HE WORKED WITH MINORS. DREAMIES WERE CHILDREN WHO LOOKED UP TO HIM. HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHENLE. WITH ALL OF THEM. 6 YEARS OF THIS BULLSHIT. FUCK YOU MOON TAEIL.
— 🇵🇸STAYing for SKZ💙semi-ia (@hannahforskz145) August 28, 2024
taeil having such a big WOMEN fanbase and he gets involved in a sex crime this is not just disgusting this is shameless vile sickening it makes me vomit
