Experienced A Car Accident, Taeil Will Absent NCT Nation Concert

JAKARTA - Unpleasant news came from NCT member, Taeil. The SM Entertainment agency announced that Taeil had a car accident today, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Through a statement released, they explained that the idol had an accident in the morning while riding a private motorbike.

"This morning, Taeil had a car accident while driving a motorbike on his way home after completing his schedule and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment and treatment," said SM Entertainment on the same day.

After being examined, diagnosed with fractures in the right thigh and medical staff said surgery was necessary. Currently, Taeil is undergoing a recovery period and receiving the necessary treatment in hospital before surgery," he continued.

Because of this, Taeil will stop all activities including preparations for the upcoming NCT concert. The agency also confirmed that Taeil would miss NCT Nation's single concert.

"We ask fans to understand that Taeil cannot attend NCT group concerts NCT Nation: To The World on August 26," said SM Entertainment.

"We apologize for making fans worried about this news. We will prioritize the health of the first artist and focus on recovering Taeil so that he can appear in good health," concluded the agency.

In an instant, Taeil's name immediately occupied a trending topic on social media. Fans also gave greetings so that Taeil could recover soon.

With this news, NCT will appear with 19 members at their inaugural concert NCT Nation: To The World. The concert, which was held on August 26, marked NCT's first concert as a group after being busy with various unit activities.

Taeil, who joined NCT 127, also has a number of collaborations through NCT U and several other songs.