Amid his controversy and immediate removal from NCT, Taeil has set his official Instagram account private. However, some netizens were bothered by the idol's amount of followers.

Earlier on August 28, the news of Taeil's withdrawal from NCT and sex crime accusations stormed the K-pop community. According to SM's statement, the idol's departure was due to a reported sexual offense.

"We were notified that Taeil was sued for a criminal case involving a sexual crime," the agency shared. "We realized the seriousness of the matter and determined that he can no longer continue his activities with the group."

The agency added, "Taeil has given his full cooperation with the police investigation."

The K-pop community was left in shock due to the news. Online, numerous threads and reactions have been let out by many fans, who directed their anger at Taeil and his actions. 

The public also caught wind of a netizen claiming to be the idol's victim for six years, fueling the outrage against the former NCT member. This was followed by Bangbae Police Station confirming that the victim was an adult woman.

Due to the ongoing heat, netizens discovered that on September 5, Taeil had officially set his Instagram to private.

Former NCT member Taeil privates his Instagramhttps://t.co/cZkOZ8Nhoa pic.twitter.com/9vXiBKpBsD

— pannchoa (@pannchoa) September 4, 2024

But some were also disturbed about the abundant amount of followers in his account despite the seriousness of the controversy and offense. Ever since the issue erupted, posts claim that Taeil has lost nearly 1 million followers.

Only 1 million is crazy like so less https://t.co/vKGFR5Ybr0

— Al💜 ⁷ Neva Play (@MyTinyYoongi) September 4, 2024

The fact that he’s only lost 1mil says a lot of about stan culture https://t.co/t928AL0NNc

— alma sky⁷ | yoongi luvr (@youthfuljjk) September 4, 2024

how has he not lost all of them https://t.co/P0gCbOOnBK

— 🏐 ♡ paris !! ⁷ ꪜ ia 4 uni (@jooniekisser) September 5, 2024

what did he think that would do with 4 million followers.. https://t.co/9HXINueqZ5

— rae⁷ (@bomygi) September 5, 2024

He still has followers?????? https://t.co/Lt9tipJGMH

— エカ (@wuleiblueberry) September 5, 2024

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Written by Israel Monte