Former NCT member Moon Taeil is currently facing possible jail time after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated quasi-rape during a recent court appearance in Seoul. The K-pop idol admitted to assaulting a woman in 2024 while she was under the influence.
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[TW] TAEIL admitted to all charges of special quasi-rape in his first trial. The prosecution mentioned the facts of the indictment against Taeil and other two: &mdash; &ldquo;The defendants are friends with each other and happened to meet the victim at a bar in Itaewon around 2:33 AM on&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lYk2XSrZHU">pic.twitter.com/lYk2XSrZHU</a>
&mdash; Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) <a href="https://twitter.com/kchartsmaster/status/1935174430377873487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
During his first trial on June 18, prosecutors officially requested a 7-year prison sentence, along with additional penalties such as mandatory participation in a sexual violence treatment program, restrictions on future employment, and public disclosure of his conviction.
The case has sparked massive backlash among fans and the general public, with many expressing anger and disappointment online. Taeil withdrew from NCT in August 2024, shortly before the case became public. His contract with SM Entertainment was later terminated in October.
As of now, the final court verdict is still pending.