Overview
- At the Seoul Central District Court on June 18, Moon Taeil formally admitted to aggravated rape over the June 2024 assault of an intoxicated Chinese tourist.
- Prosecutors demanded a seven-year prison sentence for Taeil and his two co-defendants, citing text messages that indicated premeditation and plans to mislead investigators by altering GPS data.
- Taeil’s defense urged leniency by highlighting his self-surrender, cooperation with police and a private settlement in which the victim stated she did not wish to pursue punishment.
- SM Entertainment removed Taeil from NCT and terminated his contract in August 2024 after initially suspending him in response to the allegations.
- A sentencing hearing is set for July 10, 2025, when the court will decide on prison terms and consider additional restrictions on the defendants.