SM Faces Backlash for 'Exposing' NCT Taeil's Motorcycle Injury in 'Fact Check' Photo Teaser
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NCTzens are calling out SM Entertainment for showing Taeil's motorcycle injury in a now-deleted teaser image from NCT 127's upcoming "Fact Check" comeback.
Here's what happened.
SM Entertainment Criticized for Allegedly Showing Taeil's Leg Injury in 'Fact Check' Photo Teaser
The agency is gaining the bad side of NCTzens (NCT's fandom).
On October 2, SM Entertainment released the official photo teasers of NCT 127's upcoming comeback "Fact Check." The teasers showed the individual shoots for each member, and as expected, fans were undeniably excited for the group's new content.
However, things took a wrong turn when eagle-eyed fans spotted something graphic Taeil's solo teaser image. In a now-deleted photo, one of Taeil's pictures exposed his leg injury, which he sustained from a motorcycle accident on August 15.
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tw: injured leg
— full☀️ (@nctuhaechan) October 2, 2023
No way they reposted it because they forgot to crop out his knee?!! SM are actually a hopeless case 😭😭 https://t.co/rR7kp9ZP63 pic.twitter.com/oSNbNAlGzb
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NCTzens were enraged with the SM Entertainment and exclaimed that aside from Taeil's injury getting exposed in a teaser image, they also questioned the agency's decision to include him in a photoshoot schedule instead of prioritizing his recovery.
Read their reactions below:
so who’s getting fired tonight
— ra𖧷lena ☁️🍳 kinda ia (@vernonkemang) October 2, 2023
kpop stans are so dumb the company needs to be put on blast for this are u crzy 😭 https://t.co/oLCK68ZYjD
— d☆rbz (@f699ot) October 2, 2023
People saying “takedown” i’m sorry but I think it should be the opposite, nobody should be forced to clock in for work like this. How will that terrible company be ever held accountable if the fans buying everything? https://t.co/6hgFz5OgD5
— kai’s lawyer🎀🩷ིྀ ✵ (@kairysmaa) October 2, 2023
you guys need to explain not only why you had taeil there but also why you would think posting a picture with his leg injury is okay? and then when you realised it wasn't received well y'all decided to delete it ??? @NCTsmtown_127 @SMTOWNGLOBAL
— fiz (@sugaringjjong) October 2, 2023
i pray that sm burns holy shit https://t.co/Ts2Ue7noCg
— ً (@sohntasy) October 2, 2023
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On the day of Taeil's accident (August 15), SM Entertainment followed up an official statement to address the situation. Read their full statement here:
"Greetings.
We would like to inform you of NCT member Taeil's current status and upcoming schedule. On the morning of August 15, Taeil was involved in a motorcycle accident on his way home after finishing a schedule. Afterwards, he was sent to the hospital for examination and recovery.
Taeil was diagnosed with a fracture in his right thigh after a thorough analysis. At the moment, Taeil is in stable condition and is taking his time recovering with the hospital's required treatment ahead of his surgery.
Consequentially, Taeil will halt his activities in the meantime and focus on his treatment. He will not participate in NCT's group concert "NCT Nation: To The World" on August 26. We kindly ask for your understanding.
We apologize for bringing this sudden news. The agency will prioritize Taeil's recovery, and we will do our best so he can return to fans in good health.
Thank you."
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