The trial was previously postponed. This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil's Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. In August 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Taeil would no longer be a member of NCT due to being charged with then-unspecified sex crime later revealed to be the rape of a foreign woman. Taeil | SM...
He admitted to his crimes. This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil's Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. On February 28, 2025, the Women and Children’s Crime Investigation Division 1 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office indicted former NCT‘s Taeil and two others for aggravated rape under the Act...
The prosecution has demanded he be sentenced to seven years in jail. This article is part of our coverage of Former NCT Taeil's Sex Crime Scandal. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. On June 18, the first trial for ex-NCT‘s Taeil occurred after being rescheduled earlier this year. During the trial, Taeil and his two acquaintances admitted...
“What a han-nam.” The latest episode of MBC‘s I Live Alone, featuring NCT member Doyoung, has since caused intense backlash online. Both the idol and TV star Jun Hyun Moo are now being slammed for being immature and even misogynistic. The cast of “I Live Alone,” including Jun Hyun Moo (far left) and NCT’s Doyoung (center). | @mbc_ilivealone/Instagram At one point in the episode, Doyoung was seen...
It was #relatable. Aespa‘s Karina made an unexpected “apology” in her recent Instagram post. aespa’s Karina | @katarinabluu/Instagram Karina recently joined aespa and other SM Entertainment groups at the SMTOWN shows in LA and Mexico. Following the recent show, Karina sparked excitement by posting photos with so many SM idols, including Red Velvet and Hearts2Hearts. | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram She even took photos with male idols, including DearAlice‘s Reese and NCT‘s Doyoung. | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram Yet, what was adorable was although Karina shared...
Fans have praised her honesty. Aespa’s Karina is gaining attention for her honest and emotional comments about the challenges female idols face in maintaining long-term careers in the K-Pop industry. | @katarinabluu/Instagram The moment came during her appearance in Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop, the new Amazon Prime Video documentary that premiered on May 13. The documentary explores the legacy of SM Entertainment founder...
It’s a love-hate reaction. NCT member Renjun has drawn significant attention for his personal style. Renjun | YTN Recently, Renjun was spotted strolling around Seoul, seemingly spending some personal leisure time. However, being on a personal schedule didn’t stop the idol from turning up decked in a highly fashionable outfit. He was sporting an all-black attire, complete with a black bucket hat...
Many came to their defense. NCT‘s Doyoung, Mark, and Jungwoo were recently criticized over their barefaced visuals. NCT’s Doyoung | SM Entertainment NCT’s Jungwoo and Mark | @NCTsmtown_127/X In a viral forum post, a netizen shared screenshots from a video featuring the three members. The video appeared during the idols’ downtown, featuring them dressed more plainly, wearing snapbacks and going without any make-up. It is not...
What did you think? NCT’s Mark has officially stepped into the spotlight with his highly anticipated solo debut project, The Firstfruit. Known for his dynamic presence across multiple NCT units, Mark now showcases a more intimate and artistic side of himself through this solo release. The Firstfruit isn’t just a musical project—it’s a deeply personal reflection of his growth as both...
This isn’t the first time he has been suspected. NCT‘s Jaehyun has been pulled into dating rumors with BLACKPINK‘s Rosé again. NCT’s Jaehyun | SM Entertainment BLACKPINK’s Rosé Following the release of her album, rosie, and the title song “toxic till the end” Rosé‘s dating history has been a hot topic. The track “toxic till the end” discusses a negative relationship, and Rosé has admitted that the...
