Update About Former NCT'S Taeil

[Kenji]

I feel like one of the biggest scandals of 2024 was former NCT's Taeil's scandal. If you haven't heard, in August of 2024, Taeil was removed immediately from NCT due to a huge crime he committed with 2 other people (I will not specify what it was; look it up if you're so curious).

If you've kept up with the news since then, you would know that he was able to face up to 7 years in prison, which still isn't enough in my opinion but it is what it is. On July 10, 2025, the sentencing took place, and Taeil was sentenced to 3 years and six months in jail. Hearing this, Taeil and his legal team immediately filed an appeal.

On September 17, 2025, the first hearing of the appeal for the three people involved in the crime, including Taeil, was held at the the 11-3 Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court. The prosecution on Taeil's side stated that the first trial’s three-and-a-half-year sentence was "unfair".

In the closing argument, Taeil stated, and I quote, "I acknowledge all my sins and reflect on them. Above all, I know that words or actions cannot completely heal the wounds the victim feels. Nevertheless, I take this opportunity to offer my sincere apology... I will live the rest of my life atoning for my sins. I will never commit a crime again. I will live honestly, never forgetting the weight of the law. I once again apologize for the harm I have caused. I am truly sorry.”

Taeil's sentencing date has been set for October 17 at 2:30 PM KST.

What are your thoughts?

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Spoiler

All credits to Koreaboo

 

[𝕮𝖗𝖞_𝕭𝖆𝖇𝖞]

fuck no

 

[x.Jennifer.x]

He deserves no leniency

 

[Cantarella]

Fuck him

 

[Kenji]

If they give him a shorter sentence, I might cry.

 

[amourenha]

wth..

 

[StarlightSilverCrown2]

Yeah I cannot believe that, he should be in jail for YEARS.

I'm so still dissapointed to which I think is normal(?), he's been my bias for literal YEARS. I was one of the first people to comment on his youtube channel and his Instagram. I always promoted his tracks and wished the best for him, I know in reality I don't know a lot of my idols but this is just so disheartening. I don't understand why people think its okay to treat others like that, like they aren't a human being. its so sad.

All because an idol says 'I'll reflect on my actions and feel deeply sorry' doesn't make up for what was done.


asdofudosafhuiashdfuisfddf!

 

[soobinzz]

i need him and the 2 others that commited that crime GONE. im tired of him and hearing about him. i hope he and the 2 other gets more than 7 years

 

[Kenji]

Yeah I cannot believe that, he should be in jail for YEARS.

I'm so still dissapointed to which I think is normal(?), he's been my bias for literal YEARS. I was one of the first people to comment on his youtube channel and his Instagram. I always promoted his tracks and wished the best for him, I know in reality I don't know a lot of my idols but this is just so disheartening. I don't understand why people think its okay to treat others like that, like they aren't a human being. its so sad.

All because an idol says 'I'll reflect on my actions and feel deeply sorry' doesn't make up for what was done.


asdofudosafhuiashdfuisfddf!

Well spoken! He was my bias wrecker for many eras and stuff. I always felt bad for him because he hardly got any lines and screentime. I always love main vocalists/idols who do high notes; I couldn't help but always sing his parts, even his background lines. I just find it insane how he went on live the same day the police started investigating him. He continued attending events. He didn't truly care about the victim; he doesn't regret anything he did. He's just sad because he got caught. He's sick; no different from seungri.

wasted talent... wasted potential. He can't ever show his face in public ever again. And it hurts because I thought he was one of the most innocent and sweetest idols out there. Just shows that it's all for show; you never really know who your favorite idol is until they make one mistake. especially the men.

 

[Kenji]

i need him and the 2 others that commited that crime GONE. im tired of him and hearing about him. i hope he and the 2 other gets more than 7 years

As much as I want that to happen, the korean systems are disappointing and unprofessional. And there's the fact that the victim isn't even korean, she's Chinese; a foreigner.

They may even reduce his sentence after his appeal. That's what I'm afraid of.

 

[Kenji]

i need him and the 2 others that commited that crime GONE. im tired of him and hearing about him. i hope he and the 2 other gets more than 7 years

Also i love your pfp

 

[soobinzz]

As much as I want that to happen, the korean systems are disappointing and unprofessional. And there's the fact that the victim isn't even korean, she's Chinese; a foreigner.

They may even reduce his sentence after his appeal. That's what I'm afraid of.

i PRAY that he doesnt

 

[Kenji]

I'll pray too

 

[Kim Chae-Young Lizi]

Absolutely fucking no. Just no. Hell no. The crime he committed was disgusting, and he deserves the original sentence he was given. He committed a crime, fully acknowledged that it was a crime, and he should be held accountable for that.

 

[Kenji]

I feel like one of the biggest scandals of 2024 was former NCT's Taeil's scandal. If you haven't heard, in August of 2024, Taeil was removed immediately from NCT due to a huge crime he committed with 2 other people (I will not specify what it was; look it up if you're so curious).

If you've kept up with the news since then, you would know that he was able to face up to 7 years in prison, which still isn't enough in my opinion but it is what it is. On July 10, 2025, the sentencing took place, and Taeil was sentenced to 3 years and six months in jail. Hearing this, Taeil and his legal team immediately filed an appeal.

On September 17, 2025, the first hearing of the appeal for the three people involved in the crime, including Taeil, was held at the the 11-3 Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court. The prosecution on Taeil's side stated that the first trial’s three-and-a-half-year sentence was "unfair".

In the closing argument, Taeil stated, and I quote, "I acknowledge all my sins and reflect on them. Above all, I know that words or actions cannot completely heal the wounds the victim feels. Nevertheless, I take this opportunity to offer my sincere apology... I will live the rest of my life atoning for my sins. I will never commit a crime again. I will live honestly, never forgetting the weight of the law. I once again apologize for the harm I have caused. I am truly sorry.”

Taeil's sentencing date has been set for October 17 at 2:30 PM KST.

What are your thoughts?

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Spoiler

All credits to Koreaboo

~~UPDATE~~

Taeil and his team's appeal has been dismissed. His sentence was not increased, nor reduced. That being said, Taeil's original sentence of three years and six months is still intact.

Many netizens still believe the punishment does not reflect the severity of the crime; rather than keeping the sentence the same, the court should have increased it.​

 

[StarlightSilverCrown2]

~~UPDATE~~

Taeil and his team's appeal has been dismissed. His sentence was not increased, nor reduced. That being said, Taeil's original sentence of three years and six months is still intact.

Many netizens still believe the punishment does not reflect the severity of the crime; rather than keeping the sentence the same, the court should have increased it.​

I think so to, even if he used to be my bias as I stated previously, I deeply believe it should be 5 years minimum. But I am glad it was not dismissed to say the least.

 

[✧*̥˚KPӨPBΛDDIΣ69*̥˚✧]

That shit's fucked up!!!

 

[Kenji]

~~UPDATE~~

Taeil and his team's appeal has been dismissed. His sentence was not increased, nor reduced. That being said, Taeil's original sentence of three years and six months is still intact.

Many netizens still believe the punishment does not reflect the severity of the crime; rather than keeping the sentence the same, the court should have increased it.​

Taeil has appealed his sentence to the supreme court. He is doing his best to get his sentence reduced.

 

[chaeru ₊˚✧]

Taeil has appealed his sentence to the supreme court. He is doing is best to get his sentence reduced.

no that should not happen , that man needs 7 yrs in prison

 

[Kenji]

no that should not happen , that man needs 7 yrs in prison

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