Ju Haknyeon is facing a major scandal after allegations linked him to former Japanese adult actress Asuka Kirara and a prostitution accusation.
The controversy began when photos of Haknyeon with Kirara surfaced. Soon after, TenAsia reported he had solicited prostitution. Haknyeon admitted to meeting her but denied any illegal actions.
The timing shook fans. Haknyeon was suddenly dropped by his agency, sparking questions.
On June 22, 2025, Haknyeon posted a detailed statement on Instagram. He accused his agency of using the allegations to justify his termination. He said he informed them about the situation before the media got involved and even paused activities out of guilt.
“Unable to accept such an unreasonable demand, I refused to sign the termination agreement on June 17, 2025. The very next day, the agency abruptly released an official statement announcing my departure from the group. This was before any Shūkan Bunshun article had been published. Immediately after, reports started appearing about me meeting an AV actress, and then a shocking exclusive from TenAsia accused me of prostitution. Based on that report, I was instantly branded a sex offender by other media, bloggers, and YouTubers.
The next day, someone even filed a police report against me for prostitution based on that false article. The speed and sequence of these events felt too coordinated—it was as if someone was fabricating a reason for my contract termination. I became terrified that if I remained silent, I would be branded a sex offender for the rest of my life. All of this unfolded within just two days.”
Haknyeon’s statement has fueled backlash online. Many netizens are tired of his repeated denials, especially after photos surfaced showing public affection with Kirara.
Comments on theqoo read:
- “Can’t believe he’s doing this again after the backhug photos were released.”
- “I think he didn’t solicit prostitution, but he’s just a b*stard who lusts over girls.”
- “So why did he not mention how he allegedly went around telling people he slept with her? Isn’t that something you should be the most angered about?”
- “Reading his post, it seems like he hired a lawyer. So go and fight the battle legally instead of whining here.”
As the legal fight heats up, Haknyeon’s case is quickly becoming one of the year’s biggest entertainment controversies. Keep an eye on this developing story.
