SM Entertainment recently dropped former NCT member Taeil following serious sexual crime allegations. After announcing the idol’s departure from the mega-group, the company decided to have itself and all NCT members unfollow Taeil from Instagram, and now they made a new move.
In a recent behind-the-scenes video for the group’s album Walk, where Taeil was originally present, there is barely any trace of the former NCT member now. The video was filmed before the allegations surfaced but was carefully edited out in most scenes. For example, the footage originally showed Taeil sitting next to Jaehyun, but now he is nowhere to be seen in the final count.
Check out the video here:
SM’s swift action didn’t go unnoticed, with fans praising the company for their handling of the situation despite the ongoing investigation. The agency, known for shielding its male idols from controversy, took quick action to distance both itself and NCT from Taeil.
it’s actually making me sick how they were probably waiting to re-edit everything 😭 thank you to the team for their service 😭 https://t.co/6bJ7Xi4HUm
— help (@yoooliam) September 5, 2024
i love watching people in the studio. i also love not being jumpscared by that man. https://t.co/MbiqLiQdMg
— ehh 🍁 (@ebomeme) September 5, 2024
The idol’s removal from the group occurred on August 28, taking many fans by surprise. SM Entertainment assured that the decision was made due to the seriousness of the allegations. The reveal of Taeil’s involvement in the crime provoked outrage among fans, with many shutting down Taeil-dedicated accounts and burning his merchandise.
