Taeil Spotted In New NCT Content Despite Last Minute Editing

This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil's Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.

In late August, it was announced that Taeil would be removed from NCT due to an undisclosed sex crime.

GRpj3rfaUAQAo_o — Taeil | *SM Entertainment*

Following the announcement, SM Entertainment took steps to eliminate all mentions of Taeil in relation to NCT. This included the planned deletion of his character from the official NCT game, NCT ZONE.

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Recently, Taeil was spotted in content despite the last-minute editing.

In July 2024, NCT 127 returned with Walk, featuring the title track of the same name.

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On September 5, content featuring the recording of “Walk” was shared online, showing the group’s first impressions of the track. Though he was not included in the promotions due to his enlistment, Taeyong participated in the recording of the album, meaning this video was recorded before April 15.

During the first portion of the video, when the group are having their first listen to the possible title tracks, it initially appears as if there are only eight people seated. However, as the video continues, it becomes apparent that another person is seated on the far right, cropped out of the frame.

This person is likely Taeil, as at one point Jaehyun, seated to the left, turns to speak with him as they listen to the track.

Though he still appears in the video, many fans are appreciative of the efforts SM Entertainment took to remove Taeil, while still providing the content.