Ju Haknyeon has officially left THE BOYZ after reports surfaced of him paying a former Japanese adult film star for s*x. His agency confirmed his contract termination following an internal investigation.
Korean media outlet Tenasia reported that Ju Haknyeon met former Japanese adult actress Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo in late May. Insiders claim he paid her for s*x, which is illegal under South Korean law.
“Ju Haknyeon met with Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo in late May. During that night, Ju Haknyeon paid her for s*x. He engaged in prostitution.” — Insider A
One Hundred, THE BOYZ’s agency, suspended Haknyeon’s activities on June 16, citing “personal reasons.” Two days later, they confirmed his removal after verifying the allegations. The agency stated they could no longer trust him as an artist.
“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
Under South Korean law, engaging in prostitution—even abroad—can lead to fines up to ₩3 million KRW ($2,180 USD) or a year in prison. This legal risk contributed to Haknyeon’s dismissal.
THE BOYZ will continue as a 10-member group. One Hundred assured fans they will support the remaining members. Haknyeon debuted with THE BOYZ in 2017 after appearing on Produce 101 Season 2.
This scandal follows another controversy involving THE BOYZ member Juyeon, who recently denied dating rumors with actress Shin Si-a. The group recently won two awards at the 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards.
Fans expressed shock and disappointment online. Some criticized Haknyeon’s actions, while others questioned the agency’s handling of the situation.
“Deserves to burn in hell.” — Fan reaction
This incident highlights the strict moral clauses in K-pop contracts. Agencies often remove idols for behavior that could damage their image. Past cases include Big Bang’s Seungri, who retired after a prostitution scandal in 2019.
Ju Haknyeon has not publicly responded. His departure marks another high-profile exit due to personal misconduct in the K-pop industry.
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