NCT's Chenle Clarifies Important Details About Taeil's Motorcycle Accident - Netizens Are Even Angrier With SM Entertainment

It was recently announced that NCT‘s Taeil would be suspending activities after a motorcycle accident.

While the official statement from SM Entertainment was vague, fellow member Chenle has gained attention for clarifying more details of the incident, and now netizens are even angrier at the company.

While SM Entertainment was vague with its article, fellow member Chenle did a Weibo live broadcast and spoke about the accident. Unsurprisingly, Chenle shared his worry about his fellow member.

I was so worried about him that day because I had a schedule with him at the same time. I heard it (the news) earlier than the others.

— Chenle

In particular, the idol explained that he had heard the news after finishing his schedule from Mark.

We ended the schedule together, he went home, and I was going to dye my hair for going back to China. I heard it from Mark that he had an accident on his way home.

— Chenle

Of course, it wasn’t shocking to hear that Chenle was very worried about Taeil, and the idol went on to share more serious parts of the accident that hadn’t been revealed by SM Entertainment.

In particular, he included the fact that Taeil had been seemingly unconscious at the time, as he explained, “Taeil came back to consciousness.”

I said, ‘What?!’ It was my first time. I was so worried, so I asked the manager what was going on immediately. Is it serious? He said Taeil came back to consciousness. He was injured, though.

— Chenle

In the initial report from SM Entertainment, there was no real look at the cause, but Chenle emphasized that the accident wasn’t due to Taeil.

But it’s useless to be careful (in an accident) because he did not disobey the traffic rules at all.

— Chenle

The idol then went on to explain that it was the fault of the other party as he had heard that someone ran a red light and hit Taeil while he was riding his motorbike.

It’s that someone ran a red light and hit him, I heard. So be sure to obey the traffic rules because if you don’t obey the traffic rules and have an accident, it will harm others or yourself. We should be responsible to ourselves and also to others, so be careful.

— Chenle

Chenle then reassured fans after explaining that he’d texted Taeil and despite his injuries, his member seemed to be positive.

He must be tired that night, so I texted him right away the next day to ask about how. His mood and his state were very bright. It’s okay, I think. I think he’ll recover soon.

— Chenle

When the video was posted, fans couldn’t hide their anger at SM Entertainment. In the reports shared by the company, there was a lot of vagueness, with some fans even thinking the lack of detail made it seem like Taeil could’ve been in the wrong and not even explaining the true seriousness of the accident.

the way we’re finding about how taeil lost his consciousness through another member and not the company itself is very.. https://t.co/HoBLdMZXts

— ٍ (@jaemindni) August 16, 2023

finding this out from the other members instead of the company is sick. still no public announcement days after the accident, unbelievable

chenle ily 😞 https://t.co/TMfrC3qDXg

— ꔛ あいら ◡̈ (@kuroken127) August 17, 2023

i’m so relieved and happy to hear taeil is okay but it’s infuriating that we got this from another member and not the company https://t.co/t7n6EK37Gv

— alicia (@latinaseul) August 16, 2023

i'm happy he updated us but it really is a slap in the face that a member has to report on another members condition rather than the company who dropped a vague ass letter (not even on 127's MAIN mind you) then continued promotion post. https://t.co/5I4tbZGyWL

— jugz 🥂 (@gyudehaan) August 16, 2023

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