Tables Turn: Koreans Show Support For THE BOYZ’s Ju Haknyeon In Light Of New Information

Ju Haknyeon was recently withdrawn from boy group THE BOYZ following reports that he had met with former Japanese adult video actress Asuka Kirara while in Japan. In response, his agency terminated his contract and officially confirmed his departure from the group. He initially addressed fans with a handwritten apology on Instagram. However, as speculation and rumors continued circulating online, he returned to Instagram with a longer post, this time criticizing both his agency and the media.
Ju Haknyeon spoke out on Instagram on June 20, 2025, denying all allegations of illegal activity and stating he never agreed to leave THE BOYZ or terminate his contract. He claimed the agency acted without his consent, demanding over ₩2.00 billion KRW (about $1.46 million USD) in compensation and falsely informing the media of his departure. He also criticized outlets for spreading unverified rumors involving prostitution, calling them defamatory and baseless. Though he admitted to feeling scared, he said he could no longer remain silent and vowed to pursue legal action against both the agency and the media. Determined to clear his name, he expressed hope that his fight would give strength to others facing similar injustices.
The agency is making it seem like there is a reason for termination of the contract, even though there is no reason for termination, and some media outlets are defaming me by mentioning prostitution without any basis.
The agency demanded compensation of over ₩2.00 billion KRW (about $1.46 million USD) and told me to leave the company, but I have not agreed to that. Regardless, they announced to the press that the termination was confirmed.
I want to ask whether the agency trying to unilaterally remove me from the group and terminate my contract by demanding over ₩2.00 billion KRW (about $1.46 million USD) just because I was with a famous person in a private setting is truly what it means for them to protect their artists.
— Ju Haknyeon
Following this revelation, netizens have begun speaking out in support for Ju Haknyeon, questioning the agency instead. They called out the agency’s shady reputation and bad handling of the matter, as well as the heavy fee. Haknyeon claims that he only attended the gathering and did not solicit Asuka’s services. If this is true, One Hundred Label’s handling of the matter and allowing it to escalate would have done Haknyeon a total disservice.

- Huh, if he only went to the gathering, then things are totally different, regardless of if it’s still bad or not. What is up with his company?
- ₩2.00 billion KRW (about $1.46 million USD)in penalty fees is too much though.
- If he only ‘went’ to the , then it isn’t even reason to kick him out though?
- Well, Bunshin should report about it soon anyway.
- Seeing how they asked for ₩2.00 billion KRW (about $1.46 million USD) in penalties… If he didn’t buy sex then things are totally different though.
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