Official NCT Game “NCT ZONE” Releases Statement Following Taeil’s Sex Crime Accusations
On August 28, 2024 (KST), it was announced that Taeil was removed from NCT after being implicated in an unspecified sex crime.
SM엔터테인먼트입니다. pic.twitter.com/28XapiFuOk
— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) August 28, 2024
This is SM Entertainment.
We have recently confirmed that Taeil has been implicated in a criminal case related to sexual crime.
While looking into the situation, we recognized that the issue is very serious, and we have decided that Taeil could no longer continue team activities. We have discussed this matter with Taeil and it has been decided he will be removed from the group.
Currently, Taeil is faithfully cooperating with the police investigation. We will share additional statements as the investigation progresses.
We deeply apologize for the controversy caused by the artist.
— SM Entertainment
More details involving the specifics of the crime have since been shared, with an official police update expected on August 29.
As fans have reacted to the news, SM Entertainment has begun adjusting for Taeil no longer being a member of NCT, including in NCT ZONE.
NCT ZONE is a gaming app that features the members of NCT as characters and includes physical merch items.
The official NCT ZONE X account shared an update, stating that Taeil would not be included in future updates and all of his content would eventually be deleted from the platform.
[NOTICE] pic.twitter.com/lZJNDzXayX
— NCT ZONE (@NCTZONEofficial) August 28, 2024
Hello, this is NCT ZONE.
Today, we received an important announcement regarding TAEIL.
As a result, NCT ZONE has decided to no longer release any content or updates related to TAEIL, and the maintenance scheduled for August 29th has been canceled.
Before we delete all existing content related to TAEIL, we will assess how to best conduct the process in a way that doesn’t cause any harm to NCTzens enjoying NCT ZONE.
We kindly ask for your patience.
Future update schedules will be announced in a separate notice.
Thank you.
— NCT ZONE
You can read more about reactions below.
SM Entertainment’s Actions Amid NCT Taeil’s Sexual Crime Scandal Become A Hot Topic
