Taeil Indicted Without Detention in Quasi-Rape Case, Skips Police Summons

Former NCT member Taeil has been indicted without detention on charges of quasi-rape following allegations that he and two accomplices sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman in June 2024. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office filed the charges on February 28, 2025, after the victim reported the incident. Although the police initially sought arrest warrants, the court denied the request, citing the suspects' admissions of guilt and deeming pretrial detention unnecessary. Taeil has avoided multiple police summons, claiming health issues, while his co-accused cooperated with the investigation. The public backlash against Taeil has been significant, with many expressing outrage over the impact on NCT's reputation. SM Entertainment has officially stated that Taeil will no longer participate in group activities due to the seriousness of the allegations.