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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Linked to THE BOYZ's Ju Haknyeon, former Japanese adult star Asuka Kirara responds to prostitution claims
AllBollywoodCelebscoopHollywoodOriginalsBinge Both Ju Haknyeon (L) and Asuka Kirara (R) have responded to the rumours. Credit: Instagram|_juhaknyeon_ & asukakiraran The year 2025 has seen several controversies in the K-pop industry, but one that has drawn significant attention involves THE BOYZ's Ju Haknyeon. What began as quiet speculation online has since developed into wider allegations suggesting that the idol may have engaged in paid sex with former Japanese adult film star Asuka Kirara during a trip to Japan. The situation escalated after reports surfaced that Japanese tabloid Shūkan Bunshun had acquired photos from a private gathering where both Haknyeon and Kirara were present. Although the article has yet to be published, the mere mention of the images triggered waves of online discussion. View this post on Instagram Asuka Kirara responds to prostitution claims Unverified claims that Ju Haknyeon had paid Kirara for sex started to circulate across social media and entertainment forums, drawing international attention - particularly since prostitution is illegal in South Korea. Seeing all the hate she is receiving, Asuka Kirara addressed the situation on June 20, 2025. The former AV actress took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to respond to the claims and clarify her stance. "There are a lot of speculations going around,' she wrote. "But the Shūkan Bunshun article hasn't come out yet. Please don't spread false information. I have never once in my life engaged in paid sex acts (prostitution) in private. Of course, this time too." いろいろな憶測が飛び交っていますがまだ週刊文春の記事が出ていません。誤情報を広めないで下さい。私はプライベートでお金をもらって性行為(売春)をしたことが人生で一度もないです。 もちろん今回もです。… — 明日花キララ🏰🐇 (@asukakiraran) June 20, 2025 She further explained that the photo in question had reportedly been sold to Bunshun by a woman who attended the event. "A woman who was there for the first time seemed to like Haknyeon, so she had her photo taken and sold it to Bunshun," she claimed. According to Kirara, the narrative being formed is based on a photo taken out of context and misrepresented. She hoped everyone would not to jump to conclusions and to refrain from spreading misinformation. Ju Haknyeon takes legal action Meanwhile, in South Korea, Ju Haknyeon has taken steps to defend himself and filed a lawsuit against the reporter who first accused him of paying for sex with Kirara. The legal move signals that he is treating the matter seriously. View this post on Instagram As the situation continues to develop and now with both sides having responded, many await further clarification as the controversy remains a topic of intense speculation and discussion in both Korean and Japanese entertainment circles. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here. First Published: Jun 21, 2025, 10:11 IST Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop. Read More 21/6/2025 10:31:39
Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara denies allegations about her interactions with former The Boyz member Ju Haknyeon
TOKYO, June 21 – Influencer and former AV actress Asuka Kirara posted on social media regarding her being mentioned as part of a scandal that has ended up in the K-pop singer Ju Haknyeon being kicked out of his group The Boyz. Kirara posted on X in Japanese on what she called 'baseless speculations' and asked the public to 'not spread false information.' She also denied having ever accepted money for private sexual services, including her encounter with Ju. The influencer claimed that a woman she met at the time, who she inferred to have a crush on Ju, had taken the photos and sold them to Japanese news outlet Shūkan Bunshu. Pictures surfaced online of Ju and Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo on May 29 with some media outlets claiming that Ju had paid the actress for sexual favours. Ju's label One Hundred then announced his departure from the group and the label to which the singer responded online, claiming that the label's dropping of him was a breach of contract and he also pointedly denied the swirling online allegations that he had paid for sex with Kirara. One Hundred replied to his statement with one of its own calling the singer's claims false. In the statement, the agency stated: 'We initially decided to suspend Ju Haknyeon's activities after recognising that the matter at hand could cause significant harm to the group's activities. After we thoroughly reviewed the situation, we made him fully aware that the incident constituted grounds for contract termination under Article 6, Clause 3 of his exclusive contract, which refers to 'conduct that damages the dignity of an artist to the extent that it interferes with entertainment activities.' We then made the decision accordingly.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THE BOYZ: Haknyeon kicked out of the group! Involvement with former AV actress cited as reason—read to find out more!
THE BOYZ have been drawing a lot of attention to themselves for several controversies involving dating, smoking, and drinking. The latest update, however, has shocked the public, as member Ju Haknyeon, who had been on hiatus since June 16 in light of recent events, has been kicked out of the group and company! The idol has been caught in a prostitution scandal over his involvement with a former prostitute, Asuka Kirara. As Asuka Kirara and Ju Haknyeon 's scandal goes viral, the latter is kicked out of the group According to initial reports from Japanese tabloid Shūkan Bunshun, the two were spotted in a bar in May earlier this year. As per the reports, the two, along with a couple of acquaintances, were spotted drinking all night. The two were also reportedly seen hugging, with the former AV actress also observed to be resting her chin on his shoulder. Speculations of prostitution started circulating online after the original report went viral among netizens globally. In response to this, according to reports from Koreaboo, the group's company quickly took action and addressed the matter. The notice read that they understand how severe the situation is and how they wish to take responsibility. They stated in the notice that 'We recently took action to suspend Ju Haknyeon's activities as soon as we were informed that he was involved in a controversial incident to take time to thoroughly investigate and verify the facts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo ' They continued the statement by sharing that 'As a result of our investigation, we have recognized the severity of the issue and have taken it seriously. We have realized 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. ' Who is Asuka Kiara? Asuka Kiara is a popular Japanese former AV actress who entered the industry back in 2007. She continued that work up until 2020, when she retired in order to become an influencer. Previously, she has won various accolades during her time in the industry. She has won the Actress and HD Award at the Sky PerfecTV! Adult Broadcasting Awards. Other than that, she has also won awards in Korea. She got the Overseas Model category award at the 11th Korea Arts and Culture Awards as well. Police case filed against Ju Haknyeon On June 19, according to Koreaboo, a case was filed against the former THE BOYZ member. The netizen who reported him did so on the charges of alleged prostitution. They reported the idol to the Gangnam Police Station for violating the law, specifically Article 4 of the Act on the Punishment of Arranging Sexual Traffic. In his apology after the announcement of his departure, Haknyeon issued an apology where he stated that while he was present at the event with the former AV star, he was not involved in prostitution. He stated that 'It is true I was at the gathering, but I did not engage in prostitution or any illegal activity as reported in the media or online rumors.'
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ju Haknyeon leaves The Boyz, denies prostitution allegations in apology
Ju Haknyeon has officially departed from the K-pop group The Boyz and his agency, One Hundred, following what the agency described as 'issues involving Ju Haknyeon's private life.' According to reports by Soompi on Wednesday, the agency announced the artist's departure and termination of his exclusive contract with an official statement. 'As soon as we were informed of issues involving Ju Haknyeon's private life, our company immediately suspended his activities and took time to thoroughly verify the facts,' One Hundred said. 'As a result, we have come to recognize the seriousness of this issue and have clearly determined that it is no longer possible for us to maintain the trust in him as an artist. After sufficient discussions with the members of THE BOYZ, we have made the final decision for Ju Haknyeon to depart the team and to terminate his exclusive contract.' The agency also stated its commitment to supporting the remaining members of The Boyz and apologized to fans for causing concern. Per Soompi, the issue in question came to light earlier on Wednesday when News1 reported having obtained a letter of inquiry from Japanese media outlet Shukan Bunshun. The said inquiry was sent to One Hundred regarding Ju Haknyeon's alleged private meeting with former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara in May. 'We received a letter of inquiry from Shukan Bunshun, and we confirmed the truth [of the report] with Ju Haknyeon,' One Hundred had said regarding the report. Following his departure from The Boyz, Ju Haknyeon uploaded a handwritten letter denying the allegations via Instagram Stories, which was translated into English by Soompi. 'First, I apologize to the fans who must have been greatly shocked by the news about me, as well as everyone whom I gave cause for concern through this unsavory matter,' he wrote. He admitted to attending a private gathering with alcohol with an acquaintance in the 'wee hours of the morning of May 30, 2025.' However, he denied engaging in any illegal activity, such as the prostitution allegations that have been made against him. 'It is completely false that I engaged in any illegal activity, such as the prostitution that is being mentioned in news reports and rumors. I am deeply reflecting on my actions, and I would like to sincerely apologize to everyone who was shocked by this [matter]," said Ju Haknyeon. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
