Taeil of K-pop boy group NCT will be taking a break from band activities after getting injured in a motorcycle accident.
NCT’s agency SM Entertainment revealed the idol’s condition through a statement posted on Kwangya Club on Tuesday, August 15.
In a Soompi report, the agency shared that Taeil was returning from his activities in the early morning of Tuesday when he got involved in a motorcycle accident.
230815 Kwangya Club Update regarding #TAEIL’s health
Early in the morning of the 15th, Taeil got into a car accident…medical staff advised that surgery was required. Taeil will suspend all schedules for the time being and focus treatment and recovery.#태일 pic.twitter.com/iPwc1DUlDf
— NCT 127 Central (@127CENTRAL) August 15, 2023
“He immediately visited a hospital for a detailed examination and treatment,” SM Entertainment was quoted as saying.
However, the results of the medical examination showed that Taeil sustained a fracture in his right thigh. The doctors also advised the idol to get the necessary surgery.
Despite this, the agency assured fans that the singer is currently in stable condition. He is also receiving proper treatment ahead of his surgery.
With this, SM Entertainment announced that Taeil will be taking a hiatus to focus on his treatment and recovery. As a result, he no longer won’t be able participate in the NCT Nation: To The World concert happening on August 26.
Fans wish for Taeil’s speedy recovery
Following the announcement, fans quickly took to social media to hope for Taeil’s safe and speedy recovery.
Related hashtags and phrases such as “Get Well Soon Moon Taeil” also became one of the top trending hashtags on Twitter.
Get well soon, Taeil 🥺 wishing for a speedy recovery ♡ pic.twitter.com/9zI5MC4pXl
— ً (@nctymisfit) August 15, 2023
GET WELL SOON MOON TAEIL
may the surgery goes well and wishing you speedy recovery ☹️🩷 pic.twitter.com/2KbUtKFjWn
— 𝑻𝑨𝑵 (@luvonthefloorx) August 15, 2023
https://twitter.com/haefolders/status/1691300602301853696
my aegi i know you are strong boy!! U can fight this!! I hope you can get a full rest and have speedy recovery..okay aegi??🌙💚#GETWELLSOONMOONTAEIL
— daliakhlid (@daliakhlid_) August 15, 2023
Taeil is the main vocalist of NCT 127 and NCT U.
Meanwhile, all NCT sub-units such as 127, DREAM, U, and WayV will join forces for their first offline full-group concert. In NCT Nation: To The World show, other diverse combinations of the NCT members, as well as full-group stages will be featured.
Additionally, NCT as a full group is also releasing the album Golden Age.
The album, their first full group comeback in more than a year and a half, will be released on August 28. Previews for some tracks included in Golden Age were also released in a press conference.
Featured image: SM Entertainment shares a greeting for Taeil’s birthday. Credit: Facebook/NCT