In a significant and deeply impactful ruling, former NCT member Moon Taeil's appeal against his conviction for aggravated rape has been rejected by the Seoul High Court. The December 27, 2025 decision...
In a significant and deeply impactful ruling, former NCT member Moon Taeil 's appeal against his conviction for aggravated rape has been rejected by the Seoul High Court. The December 27, 2025 decision confirms that Taeil will serve the remainder of his five-year sentence, a case that has sent shockwaves through the K-pop industry and its global fanbase. Details of the Conviction Taeil, once a prominent vocalist of the globally renowned K-pop group NCT under SM Entertainment, was originally sentenced on April 15, 2025. The court found him guilty of aggravated rape, a charge that includes additional factors such as violence or threat, which occurred in May 2024. His conviction followed a highly publicized trial in Seoul Central District Court, where evidence presented included testimonies and video footage. The Appeal Process and Verdict The appeal, filed in September 2025, argued procedural errors and claimed new evidence could exonerate Taeil. However, the appellate court upheld the l...