Ju Haknyeon is facing controversy over claims he slept with Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara.
Youtuber Lee Jin Ho posted a video revealing the scandal, which shocked fans and the industry. According to Lee, Ju Haknyeon’s agency and associates were unaware until Japanese media outlet Bunshun sent out a Q&A probing his private life. The questions included if they had physical contact and if he had been to her house, with suggestions of dating.
Lee explained the agency’s response after uncovering Ju Haknyeon had admitted to acquaintances that he had “sex with Asuka Kirara.” The agency immediately separated him from THE BOYZ members and withdrew him from the group. Ju Haknyeon reportedly protested leaving the team.
“During the process of investigating the situation, the agency found out that Ju Haknyeon had told his acquaintances that he had ‘sex with Asuka Kirara’. In response, the agency separated him from the members and immediately withdrew him from the team. However, Ju Haknyeon protested from leaving the group.”
— Lee Jin Ho
Lee also claimed that after attending an award ceremony in Yokohama last month, Ju Haknyeon spent the night in a private room around 4 AM with Japanese women including Asuka Kirara. The group reportedly drank, played games, and had an intimate time.
“At that time, they were drinking and playing games and were in an intimate situation. It is reported that Ju Haknyeon and Asuka Kirara had physical contact and spent the night together before he joined the agency officials.”
— Lee Jin Ho
The story leaked because one of the Japanese women at the party reported it to Shukan Bunshun. Ju Haknyeon allegedly told THE BOYZ members about the one-night stand, leaving them disappointed.
“Ju Haknyeon also told the members about his relationship with Asuka Kirara and their one-night stand. The members seemed disappointed with him.”
— Lee Jin Ho
Amid the controversy, Ju Haknyeon posted claiming he never left THE BOYZ.
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