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SM Entertainment Shares Health Update on NCT’s Taeil

Taeil poses for NCT 127's 'Fact Check' concet photos. Credit: Facebook/NCT 127

Taeil of K-pop boy group NCT will continue with his hiatus to focus on his recovery after being involved in a motorcycle incident. 

On Wednesday, October 18, SM Entertainment released an update regarding Taeil’s health status and participation in future group activities. 

According to the agency, the idol still needs “sufficient treatment and stability.” They added that since his successful surgery in August, Taeil has been focusing on his treatment. 

To note, the vocalist sustained a fracture in his right thigh from the motorcycle accident. Based on the advice of the doctors, Taeil had to undergo a surgery and treatment. 

Given his situation, he had to sit out the NCT Nation: To The World concerts in South Korea and Japan. As well as the promotional activities for Golden Age and Fact Check albums. 

In late August, NCT released the album Golden Age, their first full group comeback in more than a year and a half. Then in October, sub-unit NCT 127 released their fifth full-length album Fact Check. 

Fans leave messages for Taeil

Following the update, NCTzens were quick to share their well-wishes for Taeil on social media. Some were even emphasizing that the idol’s health should be the priority, and he shouldn’t feel pressured to resume activities soon. 

In line with that, SM Entertainment also confirmed that Taeil will be absent in NCT 127’s third world tour, The Unity. Which means only members Yuta, Jaehyun, Taeyeong, Jungwoo, Winwin, Doyoung, Haechan, Johnny, and Mark will headline the show. 

Titled NEO CITY: SEOUL – THE UNITY, the concert tour will kick off for two weeks at the KSPO Dome. Set for November 17 to 19 and November 24 to 26, it will have a total of six shows. 

In a press release, SM Entertainment said that the group’s upcoming tour will feature “never-before-seen performances” that will highlight NCT 127’s unique music. 

As of writing, details about international stops have yet to be released. 

Featured image: Taeil poses for NCT 127’s ‘Fact Check’ concert photos. Credit: Facebook/NCT 127

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Taeil and Haechan Release Teaser for NCT Lab Project ‘N.Y.C.T’

Taeil and Haechan poses for the concept photos of their duet under NCT Lab. Credit: Twitter/NCT

NCTzens, get ready for this amazing team-up! NCT 127 members Taeil and Haechan are joining forces to release their first NCT LAB track, which will be titled “N.Y.C.T.”

On Monday, September 4, SM Entertainment unveiled more concept teasers for Taeil and Haechan’s upcoming duet. Aside from individual photos, other pictures also showed the two members posing together.  

 

An abbreviation for New York City, “N.Y.C.T” is an R&B pop song. The two vocalists, who are known for their soulful singing, have also participated in composing and writing the song. 

Although it will be officially released on September 7, Taeil and Haechan first performed “N.Y.C.T” during NCT127’s Neo City: Seoul The Link+ concert in October 2022. 

 

Moreover, fans are looking forward for the duet since it served as member Taeil’s first release following a motorcycle accident. Currently, the idol is on hiatus to focus on his recovery.

What is NCT LAB?

NCT LAB is a SM Station series allowing NCT members to release their self-composed solo and unit tracks outside of regular NCT albums.

As of this writing, NCT LAB has a total of seven tracks. 

Additionally, the project was first announced on January 27, 2022. It immediately kicked off a few days after with its first release: “Child” by member Mark.

Meanwhile, its first unit song “coNEXTion (Age of Light)” was sung by members Doyoung, Mark, and Haechan. Said song also featured a performance by Shotaro, who is now a member of RIIZE.  Then, it was followed by another unit song “Rainy Day,” which was performed by Kun, Taeil, and Yangyang. 

 

For the rest of 2022, NCT LAB released two more tracks. Jaehyun showed off his angelic vocals with “Forever Only” while Ten exhibited his powerful dance skills with “Birthday.”

In 2023, Mark and Jaehyun both released their second NCT LAB solo tracks. Mark proved his versatility as a performer with the hit “Golden Hour,” while Jaehyun blessed the fans’ ears yet again with the R&B song “Horizon”.

Taeil and Haechan’s upcoming duet track will now be NCT LAB’s eight official release.

Moreover, SM Entertainment also confirmed more upcoming NCT LAB songs including a solo track by Kun, and another unit song by Kun, Xiajun, Renjun, and Chenle. Although, details about these upcoming NCT LAB songs have yet to be released. 

In other news, NCT returned as a full group with the fourth album Golden Age and held their first full group offline concert NCT NATION: To The World. Currently, NCT 127 is gearing up to make a comeback with their fifth album, Fact Check, in October. 

Featured image: Taeil and Haechan poses for the concept photos of their duet under NCT Lab. Credit: Twitter/NCT 

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Nct’s Taeil Takes a Break Due to Motorcycle Accident Injury

SM Entertainment shares a greeting for Taeil's birthday. Credit: Facebook/NCT

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. 

 

“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. 

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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

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