Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Ex-NCT Member Taeil Apologizes in Appeal for Sexual Assault
Taeil, formerly of the K-pop group NCT, is in trouble.
He was found guilty of a serious crime.
During an appeal, he apologized for his actions.
Taeil admitted to sexually assaulting a woman he met at a club.
He is asking the court to be less strict with his sentence.
However, prosecutors want him to spend more time in jail.
The court will announce its decision on October 17th.
Taeil debuted with NCT in 2016 and left the group in August 2024.
Former NCT member Taeil was convicted of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman.
Taeil offered a sincere apology during the appeal trial.
He was initially sentenced to 3.6 years in prison.
Prosecutors are seeking a longer sentence of 7 years.
The court will announce its decision on October 17.
- Who
- Taeil, a former NCT vocalist.
- What
- Taeil admitted to sexual assault charges and offered an apology during his appeal trial.
- When
- The incident occurred in June 2024, with the appeal trial's first hearing taking place.
- Where
- Itaewon disco.
- Why
- Taeil and two others were convicted of sexually assaulting an intoxicated foreign woman.
- Defendant
- Former NCT vocalist Taeil
- Charges
- Special quasi-rape
- Victim
- Intoxicated foreign woman
- Incident Date
- June 2024
- Initial Sentence
- 3.6 years imprisonment
- Appeal Trial
- First hearing held
- Prosecutor's Demand
- 7 years imprisonment
- Verdict Date
- October 17
- Group
- NCT
