Ju Haknyeon is facing a major controversy over his connection with former Japanese adult film actress Asuka Kirara. The scandal has forced Ju Haknyeon to leave THE BOYZ, intensifying public backlash.
Asuka Kirara, already under scrutiny, is known for dating YouTuber Hilock (Ryu Hirokawa), who is 12 years younger and openly revealed his intellectual disability in 2021. The couple’s relationship went public in June 2024. They even appeared together on the runway at a Kyocera Dome Osaka fashion show, cosplaying characters from the anime Fairy Musketeers Little Red Riding Hood.
Reports say Asuka and Ryu met through a collaboration video. Ryu has over 60,000 subscribers and strong public support as a disabled YouTuber.
Since no breakup was announced between Asuka and Ryu, fans are speculating whether Asuka was cheating with Ju Haknyeon, sparking heated online debates.
“AV배유 장애인 유튜버와 결혼 전제로 만나고 있었는데 주학년이랑 바람난듯ㅋㅋㅋ 그래샤 주학년 탈퇴한거고”
— 영후니 (@tbz0hoony0808)
Netizens are divided, with some calling the scenario a gimmick or a business concept, while others are frustrated and disappointed.
“F*ck, why do I have to end up finding out stuff like this when I just started fangirling over K-pop idols…”
“Whether it’s just a concept or not, I seriously f*cking hate it.”
“They say that kind of thing does well in the AV world, right? Does that concept(?) actually help with her business too…? I really don’t understand…”
“They don’t seem mentally stable, honestly.”
“It’s probably just a business thing or a concept.”
“This is f*cking endless.”
The controversy continues to gain traction with fans and netizens closely watching the fallout.
Read more about Ju Haknyeon and Asuka Kirara’s scandal here.
