Former NCT Taeil is facing controversy after admitting guilt in his recent sex crime trial on June 18, 2025. The ex-idol’s first trial revealed his acknowledgment of the charges.
Taeil could face jail time along with other penalties, similar to another idol with a sex crime record.
Ex-B.A.P Himchan was sentenced to 10 months in prison in 2021 for sexually harassing a woman. Just days after pleading guilty, more accusations surfaced involving two additional victims.
His final known assault took place in May 2022. Himchan molested a victim, illegally filmed the act, and sent the footage to her a month later. Despite this, he was sentenced to 5 years probation in early 2024, sparking outrage among netizens.
“Netizens Furious Over Former B.A.P’s Himchan Evading Prison Despite His Third Sexual Assault Charge”
In late 2024, a netizen shared a screenshot from 성범죄자 알림e, a Korean government app that publicly lists sex offenders’ details—including photos, crimes, and locations. Himchan’s name appeared in the app.
“Ya jadi di korea ada app gitu isinya data diri pelaku kejahatan seksual. Dikasih liat data diri + data kejahatannya + muka dipajang jelas. Munteil munteil. Belajar dari himchan sunbaenim mah yg baik2… malah yg jelek ditiruin” — Twitter user @2219×93
The app lists those convicted of serious sexual crimes, including rape, at the court’s discretion. This means Taeil could also have his information publicly disclosed if sentenced similarly.
Fans and netizens are watching closely as this scandal unfolds.
