Ju Haknyeon is no longer a member of THE BOYZ after his agency, One Hundred Label, terminated his contract. The decision came after reports surfaced that he met with former Japanese adult film actress Asuka Kirara. Fans are divided, with many criticizing the agency’s decision.
The agency confirmed Haknyeon’s departure in a statement. They said they investigated the situation and found it difficult to continue trusting him as an artist. After discussions with the group members, they decided to remove him.
“As a result of our investigation, we have recognized the severity of the issue and have taken it seriously. We have realized that it has become difficult to maintain our trust in him as an artist. Due to this, after sufficient discussions with the members of THE BOYZ, we have decided that Ju Haknyeon will be withdrawing from the group and that his exclusive contract will be terminated.”
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Fans quickly reacted online, with many expressing anger at the agency. Some believe Haknyeon’s private life should not affect his career. Others say the company failed to protect him.
“this makes me so mad. haknyeon has always gotten the short end of the stick. no lines, no screentime, no solo projects, no endorsements. onehundred is a fuckass company that never did anything for him. now they can’t even protect him when he needed them most.”
this makes me so mad. haknyeon has always gotten the short end of the stick. no lines, no screentime, no solo projects, no endorsements. onehundred is a fuckass company that never did anything for him. now they can’t even protect him when he needed them most. https://t.co/mL8ITvmEuY
Reports claim Haknyeon met Asuka Kirara at a bar in Tokyo on May 29. Witnesses said they drank together and were seen hugging. Kirara, a former adult star, now works as an influencer.
haknyeon getting kicked out of tbz and the company wording it like he committed a crime when it was just him allegedly having a girlfriend who’s a former pornstar, im so done. pic.twitter.com/q7ifkjjgxS
Some fans defended Haknyeon, saying he should be allowed to date freely. Others blamed stalkers and the K-pop industry for invading idols’ privacy.
They're 11. you cant kick him out and erase him. Ju Haknyeon will forever be the backbone of the boyz. the hate during and way after produce 101 not just from people but his own fucking company. no screentime, no lines, was always hidden in the back when he had so much talent- pic.twitter.com/BNwJ3lXTZ5
“Kicking an idol out of his group because he has a personal life is crazy..these companies don’t care about their artists and international fans at all they only care about korean fans and knetz opinions.”
Honestly i feel like 100 forced the members into this outcome, never in a million years would I believe the members agreeing to this conclusion instead of fighting for haknyeon. Fuck this company
after everything the boyz has been throuh with this new company, kicking haknyeon out for meeting up with someone is insanity. he is a GROWN ASS MAN, let him enjoy his life 😒
some of y'all have lost the plot it's not haknyeon's fault, it's not the woman's fault and it's also not the other members fault?? instead blame the company, blame the stalkers, blame the kpop industry
THE BOYZ will continue as an 10-member group. The agency promised to support the remaining members.
“One Hundred Label will spare no effort in fully supporting the remaining members of THE BOYZ so that they can continue to promote in a healthy and stable state.”
The controversy has sparked debates about privacy and fairness in the K-pop industry. Many fans demand Haknyeon’s return, while others question the agency’s harsh decision.
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