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Ju Haknyeon Controversy: THE BOYZ's Juyeon, Younghoon and more apologize amid Japanese AV actress scandal
K-pop group THE BOYZ has been embroiled in a string of controversies lately, including drinking, smoking, and dating rumors. Things escalated greatly following Ju Haknyeon's private meeting with a former Japanese AV actress, leading to his contract termination and removal from the group. Following that, on June 19, some of THE BOYZ members, apologized to the fans, for the emotional distress their recent scandals have caused them. THE BOYZ members wrote apology notes for Ju Haknyeon scandal THE BOYZ members Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric took to their messaging subscription app and seeked forgiveness from THE B (THE BOYZ's fandom). The apology came hours after their agency, ONE HUNDRED, announced the contract termination of Ju Haknyeon, effective immediately. The members acknowledged the gravity of the situation and how it was unjust for them to have taken their fans' "overwhelming love" for granted. They apologized for the "hard time" THE B might have undergone and admitted that they have "failed you [fans] as of late." They felt that it was "shameless" of them to ask fans to put their trust in them again, however, they assured of doing better from now on. They mentioned reflecting on their recent actions and deeply regretted "disappointing" their fans. The boy band members assured them of being more careful regarding their actions in the future and not taking the love and support they receive for granted. They "want to make a promise once again" to prove that they can be someone whom THE B can rely upon. They look forward to working hard and putting up more impressive acts for theie beloved fans. About Ju Haknyeon controversy Ju Haknyeon was under intense scrutiny following the surfacing of his recent meet-up with Kirara Asuka, a Japan-based ex-AV actress. They were snapped in cozy moments, like hugging and her resting her head on his shoulder. This led to THE BOYZ's agency's losing trust in the artist and removing him from the group. The agency cited the reason for their decision being the "unavoidable situation", which called for the protection of other members' interests.
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10 hours ago
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Did Ju Haknyeon engage in prostitution? Former THE BOYZ member speaks out after being kicked out of team
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of prostitution and adult content. THE BOYZ has been in a flurry of controversies this month, and adding to the bunch, on June 18, it was announced that member Ju Hakneyon will be exiting the team. After recently going on a hiatus due to what the agency claimed were 'personal reasons', it was revealed that the team will now move forward as a 10-piece. ONE HUNDRED shared that it would be impossible to continue with the singer because of issues in his personal life. Now the star has stepped forward to clear his name and clarify rumors surrounding his exit. Ju Haknyeon reveals the truth behind his meeting with ex-adult actress Kirara Asuka The agency that manages THE BOYZ claimed that it was no longer possible for them to continue with Ju Haknyeon due to a breach of trust between him and the company. Further research revealed that it was his meeting in Tokyo with Kirara Asuka, a Japanese creator who used to be involved in the AV business, that caused his departure from the group. In an update on his Instagram stories, Ju Haknyeon shared his apology with the fans. He wrote, 'Hello, this is Ju Haknyeon. First of all, I sincerely apologize to the fans and everyone who must have been concerned by the recent unsavory news about me shared via an article. On May 30, 2025, it is true that I attended a private drinking gathering with an acquaintance and that I was present at that place. However, I want to completely false that I have ever engaged in prostitution or any illegal activity as reported in the articles or rumors. I am deeply reflecting on my actions and would like to sincerely apologize to those who were shocked by this.' It was previously speculated that there were accounts of exchanging money between the AV actress and the singer; however, Ju Haknyeon has now denied any such actions on his end. There have been no further updates from ONE HUNDRED or the members of THE BOYZ.
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20 hours ago
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Ju Haknyeon exits THE BOYZ after terminating contract with agency amid dating controversies, group to continue as 10-piece
THE BOYZ members have been embroiled in multiple controversies in the couple of months, the latest case being that of Ju Haknyeon's. Following allegations of him meeting a controversial individual, his agency ONE HUNDRED removed him from the group. They shared their decision through an official notice on May 18, shocking fans. The company cited the cause as the result of their investigation in the artist's scandal. THE BOYZ's agency terminates contract with Ju Haknyeon ONE HUNDRED label stated, "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." This indicated the sudden hiatus announcement of the artist on June 16. They mentioned doing so to investigate the matter and after they "recognized the severity of the issue", it became "difficult to maintain our trust in him as an artist." As a result, the label decided that Ju Haknyeon "will be withdrawing from the group and that his exclusive contract will be terminated." THE BOYZ will continue as a 10-member group The K-pop boy band will now reorganize as a 10-member team, following the withdrawal of Ju Haknyeon. The agency asked for THE B's (THE BOYZ 's fandom) understanding regarding the matter, as "this decision was an unavoidable measure to protect the members and the team." They officially announced that Ju Haknyeon's contract termination will be effective from today, June 18. Henceforth, the group will be appearing with 10 members in all their ensuing schedules. Regarding Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric's activities, ONE HUNDRED stated that, they "will do our utmost to support the remaining members of THE BOYZ so that they can continue their activities in a stable and healthy environment." The agency ended the official notice, by assuring fans of not having to face anything of that sort in the future. They stated, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern to the fans and we will do our best to repay the fans with better news and promotions in the future."
