Taeil

Biography

Moon Tae-il (Hangul: 문태일) referred to as Taeil (Hangul: 태일) is a South Korean singer, born in Jangan-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul on June 14, 1994. He was the main vocalist of NCT U and NCT 127 from 2016 to 2024. He left the group due to sexual offense allegations. His family consists of his mother, father, and younger sister. When he was young, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper, but he listened to Stevie Wonder which made him want to become a singer. In 2013, Taeil was discovered by SM Entertainment talent scouts at the Youth Singing Contest. At that time, Taeil had been admitted to the Music Department of Hanyang University. After a week of careful consideration, he decided to become a college student. Soon, he changed his mind and decided to become a singer.

Known for

The Kelly Clarkson Show

September 9, 2019

The Jennifer Hudson Show

September 12, 2022

Mickey’s 90th Spectacular

October 16, 2018

NCT | Resonance [Global Wave]

December 27, 2020

SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA

SMTOWN Live | 2019 in Tokyo

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2024	SMTOWN LIVE 2024 - SMCU PALACE @ TOKYO	Self (archive footage)
2023	NCT 127: The Lost Boys	Self
2023	NCT NATION: To the World in Cinemas	Self (voice)
2023	NCT NATION \| To the World in Japan	Self
2023	NCT 127 \| 3rd Tour \| NEO CITY: Bulacan - The Unity	Self
2023	SMTOWN LIVE \| 2023: SMCU Palace in Jakarta	Self [NCT 127]
2023	NCT STADIUM LIVE 'NCT NATION : To The World-in JAPAN'
2022	The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022	SMTOWN Live \| 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA	Self [NCT 127]
2022	NCT 127 \| 2nd Tour \| NEO CITY: JAPAN - The Link	Self
2022	SMTOWN LIVE \| 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON	Self [NCT 127]
2022	NCT 127 \| 2nd Tour \| NEO CITY : SEOUL - THE LINK+	Self
2022	SMTOWN LIVE 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
2022	Music Universe K-909	Self
2021	The Next NEO Model	Self
2021	SNL Korea	Self - Host
2021	NCT 127 \| 2nd Tour \| NEO CITY : SEOUL - THE LINK	Self
2021	NCT LIFE in GAPYEONG	Self
2021	NCT 2021: YearDream
2021	SMTOWN LIVE \| Culture Humanity	Self [NCT 127]
2020	NCT \| Resonance [Global Wave]	Self
2020	NCT World 2.0	Self
2020	NCT 2020: The Past & Future - Ether
2020	NCT 127 \| Beyond the Origin	Self
2020	Late Night Punch Punch Show	Self
2020	It's Awkward But It's Ok	Self
2020	Welcome to Sun & Moon!	Host
2020	NCT 127 おしえてJAPAN	Self
2019	The Kelly Clarkson Show	Self [NCT 127] - Performance
2019	SMTOWN Live \| 2019 in Tokyo	Self [NCT 127]
2019	NCT 127 \| 1st Tour \| NEO CITY - The Origin	Self
2019	NCT 127 \| NEO CITY: SEOUL – The Origin	Self
2019	NCT 127 BKLYN BOYS	Self
2019	NCT 127 24hr RELAY CAM	Self
2018	Mickey’s 90th Spectacular	Self [NCT 127] - Performance
2018	Idol Room	Self [NCT 127]
2018	NCTmentary	Self
2018	Johnny's Communication Center	Self
2017	NCT Life in Osaka	Himself
2017	NCT Life: in Osaka
2016	NCT LIFE	Himself
2016	NCT Life in Paju
2014	블락비의 개판 5분전
1994	MTV Europe Music Awards	Self - Performer

Credits

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2024	Missing Crown Prince	Theme Song Performance
2023	Love to Hate You	Theme Song Performance
2023	Song of the Bandits	Theme Song Performance
2022	Twenty Five Twenty One	Theme Song Performance
2020	Welcome to Sun & Moon!	Creator
2015	The Merchant: Gaekju 2015	Theme Song Performance