Former NCT member Taeil questioned by police over sexual assault allegations

SM Entertainment and other NCT members have quickly distanced themselves from Taeil (pic), even unfollowing his social media accounts. Photo: Handout

Taeil, formerly of K-pop boy band NCT, was questioned by police Wednesday on sexual assault allegations, according to SM Entertainment.

The agency and the artiste first became aware of the allegations in mid-August, said SM Entertainment in a press release Thursday, without disclosing specific details of the allegations.