NCT: Last News

NCT member Taeil has been indicted without detention on charges of sexual assault, alongside two other accomplices.The Korea Times reported on March 4 that The Women’s and Children’s Investigation Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office indicted Taeil – real name Moon Tae-il – alongside two accomplices on February 28 for sexual assault against an inebriated woman in June last year.A Seoul police station had initially applied for arrest warrants for the three suspects. However, the court later rejected this request, saying there was a reduced need for detention as they had admitted to the crime.

NCT singer Ten has dropped a music video for his new song ‘Bambola’, from his upcoming solo mini-album ‘Stunner’.‘Bambola’ will be released digitally on March 24, alongside the rest of ‘Stunner’, whic will be Ten’s first solo project since his February 2024 eponymous solo album. That record featured the single ‘Nightwalker’, which was inspired by the Australian horror flick Talk To Me. Meanwhile, ‘Bambola’ has been described by Ten’s label, SM Entertainment, as a song about a playful villain-like character who manipulates his enemies like puppets.

RIIZE, NCT Dream, EXO’s Suho, Chanyeol and more. Read on for all you need to know.K-pop label SM Entertainment – home to top acts such as aespa, NCT, Red Velvet and more – will be bringing its annual label-wide SMTOWN Live concert to London for the first time in 2025 as part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations.SMTOWN Live 2025 is set to take place on June 28 at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham.

K-pop agency SM Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of a compilation album to celebrate its 30th anniversaryOn January 13, SM Entertainment unveiled a teaser clip announcing the release of its upcoming compilation album. Titled ‘2025 SMTown: The Culture, The Future’, the album, which celebrates the agency’s 30th anniversary, arrives on February 14.“Through this album, we will once again prove the power of SM music that transcends generations,” said SM Entertainment per Yonhap News Agency.The record will include a total of 17 tracks, including lead single ‘Thank You’, which will be performed by all artists under the agency.

aespa, SEVENTEEN and (G)I-DLE emerging as the biggest winners this year – view the full list of winners below.This year, the Golden Disc Awards were held at the Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, Japan over the weekend on January 4 to 5. The live broadcast and red carpet photo event were both cancelled in observation of a mourning period in South Korea, following the fatal Jeju Air crash on December 29.However, the in-person ceremony proceeded as scheduled, while a recorded broadcast will be aired on January 6 and 7.

SM Entertainment has dropped the first batch of stops for the upcoming SMTOWN Live 2025 world tour, with shows in Mexico, Los Angeles and Tokyo.On December 2, the South Korean music label announced the first three stops for its highly anticipated SMTOWN Live 2025 world tour, along with dates and venues. The tour is in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary.It will kick off with two-night residency at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome from January 11 to 12, 2025.

NCT’s Mark has opened up about working on his upcoming solo album, which is due for release in February 2025.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mark spoke about his role as a member of NCT subunits NCT 127 and NCT Dream. During the interview, the K-pop rapper also discussed his work as a soloist and opened up about his upcoming debut album.While discussing the difference in sounds of the two sub-units, he shared: “I’m actually preparing for my solo album right now.

SM Entertainment have announced its release plans for the first quarter of 2025, with EXO’s Kai, Red Velvet’s Seulgi and more set to drop new music.In a new earnings release for Q3 2024 today (November), SM Entertainment detailed its plans for both music releases and concert line-ups for the remainder of 2024 and first quarter of 2025. These include previously announced music from NCT Dream, Taeyeon and a solo debut by Red Velvet’s Irene for this month.Additionally, new music from NCT’s Yuta, Mark, WayV and AI-idol naevis are expected to be released before the end of 2024.

K-pop boyband NCT 127 have their upcoming 2025 ‘Neo City – The Momentum’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, the US and more.Today (November 5), NCT 127 announced the stops for their 2025 ‘Neo City – The Momentum’ world tour, which will include concerts in Asia and the US from January to April next year.The boyband will kick things off with a two-night concert in Seoul on January 18 and 19, followed by two shows each in the Southeast Asian cities of Jakarta and Bangkok in February.At the end of February, NCT 127 will also embark on the tour’s North American leg in Duluth, Minnesota. It will continue on in March, with concerts in Illinois, Texas and California, as well as a singular Canadian date in Ontario.From mid-March to end-April, the group will return to Asia with concerts in Japan across three cities, as well as performances in Macau and Taipei.Venue and ticketign information for concerts on NCT 127’s 2025 ‘Neo City – The Momentum’ world tour have yet to be announced.

NCT vocalist Jaehyun has released a music video for his new single ‘Unconditional’.In the new ‘Unconditional’ music video, Jaehyun sings about a lover as he lounges outside as a group of friends chase each other around a heart-shaped piñata. Later, they cheer the singer on as he smashes it open with a baseball bat.“I just bought my baby Prada / Got another for her straight from the store / Fly her round the world so she can hang by the shore / That’s my baby, that’s my sugar /I don’t need no honey on the side that’s unconditiona-nal,” he sings on the chorus.‘Unconditional’ comes just two months after the K-pop star made his official solo debut with his album ‘J’, which was led by the single ‘Smoke’.

SM Entertainment has officially terminated with former NCT singer Taeil due to his involvement in an ongoing sexual assault investigation.On October 16, the K-pop agency released a statement sharing that it had terminated its contract with Taeil the day prior. “Our contract with Taeil was terminated as of October 15, 2024,” it said, per Korea JoongAng Daily.“Taeil is now under investigation for a crime, which is cause for contract termination because our trust in him as an artist has been severely damaged.

NCT member Taeil has reportedly been indicted for the alleged sexual assault of a women with two other men.In late August, SM Entertainment announced that Taeil had departed K-pop boyband NCT after the agency learned he had been “accused in a criminal case related to a sexual offense”. While it did not disclose any details, the agency said that it “determined that Taeil can no longer continue his activities with NCT” due to the severity of the situation.Yesterday (October 7), Chosun Ilbo reported that the K-pop singer has been indicted for the alleged sexual assault of a drunk woman alongside two other non-celebrity men.

NCT member and soloist Jaehyun has confirmed his plans to enlist for mandatory military service later this year.On September 26, Star News reported that the K-pop idol will enlist later this year on November 4. Shortly after the news broke, SM Entertainment released a statement on Wevers that confirmed the singer’s enlistment date.“NCT’s Jaehyun has applied to join the army military band, and received a notice of acceptance from the Military Manpower Administration today,” said the agency.

NCT rapper Taeyong, best known for being the leader of its NCT 127 sub-group, is releasing his first solo concert film, titled Taeyong: TY Track in Cinemas.Today (September 5), distributors Trafalgar Releasing and CJ 4DPlex announced details for NCT member Taeyong’s upcoming concert film, Taeyong: TY Track in Cinemas. The film will feature footage from the K-pop idol’s Olympic Hall concert in Seoul earlier this year, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, as well as a deep dive into his music and career.The movie is slated to hit theatres worldwide on October 16 and 19 worldwide.

SM Entertainment and South Korean police have shared more information about the “sexual offense” allegations surrounding former NCT member Taeil.Yesterday (August 28), SM Entertainment announced that NCT singer Taeil would leave the boyband after learning that the singer has been “accused in a criminal case related to a sexual offense”. Taeil had first made his debut as a member of NCT in 2016 as part of permanent sub-group NCT 127.In its statement, The K-pop agency said that it “determined that Taeil can no longer continue his activities with NCT” after the company “recognised the severity of the situation”.

Taeil has left K-pop boyband NCT an alleged “sexual offense”, according to his label SM Entertainment.Today (August 28), K-pop agency SM Entertainment in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) that NCT member Taeil will leave the boyband, after learning that the singer has been “accused in a criminal case related to a sexual offense”.The label said that, while it is “assessing the facts related to the matter”, it also recognises the severity of the situation and has “determined that Taeil can no longer continue his activities with NCT”, as translated by Soompi.In its statement, SM Entertainment also revealed that Taeil is “currently cooperating fully with the police investigation”, with updates to come as the investigation continues. “We deeply apologise for the concern and distress caused by our artist,” it added.SM엔터테인먼트입니다.

NCT singer Jaehyun recently performed songs by Bruno Major, Jeremy Passion and Yoo Jae-ha during an appearance on Lee Mujin Service.In the latest episode of music talk show Lee Mujin Service, NCT’s Jaehyun appeared as a guest to promote his debut mini-album ‘J’ and its lead single ‘Smoke’. Jaehyun opened the episode with a performance of the new single, before showcasing a string of covers.His first cover was of Jeremy Passion’s 2019 song ‘Lemonade’.

Jaehyun of NCT has released his solo debut album ‘J’, alongside a music video for lead track ‘Smoke’.NCT’s Jaehyun made his official solo debut today (August 26) with the release of his first album ‘J’, led by the single ‘Smoke’. An accompanying music video for the song, which was released at the same time as the album, features Jaehyun battling an unseen entity that seems to haunt him.“I got the smoke / Hold up you’re too hot, too hot / Smoke coming out the boombox / Hold up you’re too hot, too hot / Smoke coming out the boombox,” he sultrily chants on the chorus of ‘Smoke’.‘Smoke’ is the third track off the album to receive video treatment.

K-pop boyband NCT Dream have released a music video for their new English-language single, titled ‘Rains in Heaven’. Watch it below.In the new visual, the members of NCT Dream wander through an overgrown forest and abandoned buildings, eventually coming together to embrace a new beginning as it rains down on them.

NCT vocalist Jaehyun has released a teaser for his upcoming solo album ‘J’.On August 8 at midnight KST, the K-pop singer surprised fans with a trailer clip titled ‘The Smoky Night’. The visual features Jaehyun taking flowers from a greenhouse.

SM Entertainment has issued a statement denying allegations that NCT members Johnny and Haechan are involved in a sex scandal.The allegations of a sex scandal involving NCT’s Johnny and Haechan began swriling on social media earlier this week on June 3 after several Japanese users of the platform X (formerly Twitter) uploaded a string of posts claiming that the two idols were involved in a sexual affair with three girls during a recent visit to Tokyo, Japan.The accusations then went viral among netizens and fans alike, with the incident even making it onto national South Korean news after the stock price of SM Entertainment began to crash amid the rumours.The posts first arose from the account @kira_ceo_main, which – according to Koreaboo – is said to belong to “a well-known figure in the Japanese nightlife industry who helps connect girls who want to work in nightlife to host bars, clients and plastic surgery sponsors”.One post from the account also claimed that the girls involved all worked in nightlife industry as cabaret hostesses. It also included a set of photos as alleged evidence of the activity, including pictures of the hotel’s name, key card, room interiors as well as people involved, although none were explicitly identified.The alleged girls involved in the scandal with the two Korean idols have also seemingly leaked text conversations with Johnny in particular.