Ju Haknyeon’s Removal From THE BOYZ Triggers Intense Backlash

The announcement isn’t being well-received by fans.

Ju Haknyeon has been kicked out of THE BOYZ, and the group’s agency, One Hundred Label, has terminated his contract following the news of his meeting with a former Japanese pornstar.

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Ju Haknyeon | One Hundred Label 

In a statement, One Hundred Label said, “it has become difficult to maintain our trust in him as an artist. ” The decision to remove him came after THE BOYZ discussed the matter.

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.

— One Hundred Label

In response, some fans are now voicing their anger online and criticizing the agency for kicking the idol out rather than standing by him. Some of these fans have also mentioned preexisting issues with One Hundred Label, such as Ju Haknyeon having “no lines, no screentime, no solo projects, no endorsements.” 

Some fans also believe that Ju Haknyeon’s private dating life should not determine whether or not he can stay in THE BOYZ. Others say that the blame lies with stalkers, One Hundred Label, and the K-Pop industry as a whole.

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Recent reports allege that Ju Haknyeon paid Kirara Asuka for sex in late May.

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