Former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon denies prostitution claims after hotel meeting with pornstar Kirara Asuka sparks scandal

K-pop idol Ju Haknyeon has issued an emotional apology to fans after a scandal involving his meeting with former Japanese adult film star Kirara Asuka. His statement comes hours after he was officially kicked out of his group, THE BOYZ. Speaking directly to his supporters, he acknowledged being present at a Tokyo hotel on May 30 but firmly denied involvement in prostitution or any illegal activity. He expressed regret for the distress caused and emphasised that he never intended to break the trust fans placed in him.

Ju Haknyeon apologises over Kirara Asuka controversy after THE BOYZ departure

Ju Haknyeon has finally broken his silence. In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram after days of speculation and media firestorms, the former THE BOYZ member said he was sorry for letting fans down. As translated by Koreaboo, you can read his letter below:

"On May 30, 2025, I had been present at a gathering with alcohol involved around dawn, along with my acquaintances. It was true that I was there, but it is totally untrue that I participated in either illegal actions or prostitution as suggested by articles and rumours. I am deeply reflecting over my actions and want to offer my sincerest apologies to those who were shocked."

Hello, this is Ju Haknyeon. First of all, I apologize to all the fans who were shocked by the article about me. I am also deeply sorry for causing any inconvenience due to the unfortunate incident. On May 30, 2025, I was with someone at a hotel, and while I was indeed there,+ pic.twitter.com/tzcc2Ot2q0

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One Hundred terminates Ju Haknyeon's contract

For fans, the shock wasn¡¯t just about the rumours; it was about how fast everything unravelled. Just days after the photos surfaced, Haknyeon¡¯s label, One Hundred, announced that he would be taking a hiatus. But soon, it became clear that this was no short break.

On June 18, the agency confirmed that Haknyeon was officially out of THE BOYZ. His contract was terminated.

"We recently took action to suspend Ju Haknyeon¡¯s activities as soon as we were informed that he was involved in a controversial incident in order to take time to thoroughly investigate and verify the facts.

As a result of our investigation, we have recognised the severity of the issue and have taken it seriously. We have realised that it has become difficult to maintain our trust in him as an artist. Due to this, after sufficient discussions with the members of THE BOYZ, we have decided that Ju Haknyeon will be withdrawing from the group and that his exclusive contract will be terminated.

We kindly ask for your understanding that this decision was an inevitable decision made to protect the members of THE BOYZ and the group as a whole. We are informing you that as of today, Ju Haknyeon will no longer be part of THE BOYZ and will cease all activities with the group."

Kirara Asuka and a trail of rumours

This isn¡¯t Kirara Asuka¡¯s first brush with controversy. Before this, she was rumoured to be involved with a J-pop idol and accused of cheating on her boyfriend, Japanese YouTuber Ryu Hirokawa. The gossip surrounding her and Haknyeon only added fuel to an already burning fire.

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