Ju Haknyeon removed from THE BOYZ over prostitution scandal
Former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon is facing serious backlash after being exposed for soliciting prostitution from former Japanese pornstar Asuka Kirara.
An exclusive report from Tenasia revealed multiple insiders confirmed Ju Haknyeon met Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo in late May. During the meeting, Ju Haknyeon paid her for sex.
Ju Haknyeon met with Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo in late May. During that night, Ju Haknyeon paid her for sex. He engaged in prostitution.
— Insider A
The scandal reportedly involved more than just Ju Haknyeon. Another producer previously at One Hundred was also removed over related prostitution issues.
From my understanding, it was not just Ju Haknyeon, but another producer who was previously working at One Hundred who were removed from the company due to the prostitution issue.
— Insider B
One Hundred discovered circumstantial evidence against Ju Haknyeon while investigating claims reported by Shūkan Bunshun. Though he initially denied the allegations, he later admitted to engaging in prostitution after being presented with evidence.
Under Korean law, any national engaging in prostitution domestically or abroad can face fines up to ₩3 million KRW (~$2,180 USD) or up to one year in prison. This legal risk was cited as a key reason One Hundred terminated Ju Haknyeon’s contract and removed him from THE BOYZ.
Ju Haknyeon’s scandal is now gaining traction, with the industry closely monitoring ongoing responses and fallout.
Source: Tenasia and Source Backup
