THE BOYZ’s Juyeon is facing major backlash amid multiple controversies, including dating rumors and a smoking scandal.

The idol finally broke his silence after fans demanded a response. On a fan chat platform, Juyeon issued an apology but insisted “many things aren’t true” about the rumors.

Dear Deobis,
First of all, I’m sorry for making you wait so long.
I should have come to you a bit sooner for your sake,
but I was worried about how to make you less worried and hurt,
and as I kept thinking about that, more time passed.
I think that time may have made things even harder for you, and I’m truly sorry for that.
I’m really sorry for making you upset because of this situation.
Even though there are many things that aren’t true,
I deeply feel that the responsibility for this situation ultimately lies with me.
I promise not to repeat the same mistake again.
This experience has made me think deeply.
I had gotten too used to the love and support from Deobis,
and I think I briefly forgot how much trust and high expectations I’ve received.
From now on, I won’t take your hearts for granted
and I will act with more thought and appreciation.
— Juyeon

Fans quickly accused the apology of being AI-generated, sparking more skepticism online.

Soon after Juyeon’s apology, a video surfaced showing the idol allegedly smoking. The clip spread fast on Twitter.

담배를 피우는 것은 마약과 같다

주연#더보이즈

— ㅋㅋㅋㅋ (@JiangX79534)

The smoking video has only worsened the public reaction, with many fans calling out Juyeon for “bad behavior.”

The situation is ongoing as fans keep monitoring the fallout. No official statement from THE BOYZ’s agency has been reported yet.