Former NCT member Taeyong will attend an appeal on sexual assault charges, having received a 3.5-year sentence earlier this year.
September/1/2025 18:16
Former NCT member Taeyong, who was detained on suspicion of sexual crimes, will attend an appeal hearing in September. According to reports from Korean media today (1st), the 11-3 Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court is scheduled to hold an appeal hearing on the 17th regarding the violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (special quasi-rape) against Taeyong and two others. Prior to this, on July 10, the court sentenced Taeyong and his accomplices to 3 years and 6 months in prison each. Additionally, they were ordered to complete 40 hours of sexual violence treatment programs and face a 5-year employment restriction related to child and youth organizations and disability-related organizations. Taeyong is suspected of sexually assaulting a woman who was intoxicated last June, along with two acquaintances. According to the prosecution, he allegedly intoxicated a foreign woman he met at a bar in Itaewon and then transported her to a residence in Banpo-dong, where he is accused of raping her while she was unconscious. It is known that the victim is a foreigner. Taeyong admitted to the charges, and the prosecution is seeking a 7-year sentence. At the first trial in June, Taeyong expressed, "I am truly sorry to everyone I have disappointed," and stated, "If given a chance, I want to do my best to contribute to society in any way possible, as I see this as my last opportunity in life." • Former NCT Taeyong, sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison for sexual violence case • Former NCT Taeyong appeals the 3.5-year sentence, both he and the prosecution are appealing.
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