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Express Tribune
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Asuka Kirara defends Ju Haknyeon after prostitution case dismissal
Asuka Kirara, a former Japanese adult film actress, has reiterated her defense of former The Boyz member Ju Haknyeon, who was recently cleared of prostitution allegations. During a livestream on Tuesday, she addressed growing speculation about her alleged involvement in a private gathering that contributed to Ju's sudden exit from the K-pop group. Kirara explained she was simply attending a male friend's birthday party and had no prior knowledge Ju would be there. 'There were designers and other people. No one invited me because of him,' she said, dismissing rumors that she was used to elevate someone's public image. Although Ju had mentioned being a fan, Kirara denied any personal involvement, stating they had no physical or romantic connection. 'That was my first time meeting him. There was no three-day relationship,' she said, criticizing Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun for spreading false claims. 'So much misinformation is being circulated.' She questioned the motives behind Ju's expulsion from the group, saying, 'I don't understand how this led to his expulsion. It seems like someone wanted him gone or was hiding something else.' She added that despite Ju being 'handsome,' she 'never touched him, never hugged him,' and emphasized there was no physical relationship. Earlier, she posted on social media, 'I have never privately received money for sex, not once in my life — and that includes this time.' On Wednesday, police in Seoul's Gangnam District officially dismissed the prostitution charge against Ju, citing insufficient grounds for investigation. The case began June 18 when Shukan Bunshun reported Ju met Kirara at a Tokyo bar. Ju maintains his innocence and has announced plans to take legal action against the journalist, media outlet, and the individual who filed the complaint, citing defamation and false reporting.
Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Was Ju Haknyeon's exit from THE BOYZ a ‘cover-up for something shady'? Ex AV star Asuka Kirara shares her side of story
After weeks of speculation surrounding former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon, Japanese influencer and ex-AV actress Asuka Kirara has broken her silence. On July 3, she addressed the controversy in a TikTok Live broadcast. She offered her side of the story and pushed back against the problematic narrative that led to Haknyeon's sudden removal from the group. She claimed the entire incident had been blown out of proportion. Kirara emphasized that she and Haknyeon were meeting for the first time on the night in question. According to her, the gathering was casual and unplanned, and there was 'no physical contact' between her and the former idol. No prior connection Kirara said she had been invited out by an old friend after attending a birthday party and didn't even know Koreans would be present. She described the group as a mixed circle of acquaintances, mostly unfamiliar to her. She also stated that she had no idea Haknyeon would be there. She directly addressed rumors of a romantic entanglement, stating, 'There was no 'three-day affair.' That was literally the first time I met him.' She also criticized a particular article that fueled the scandal and was full of misinformation. Was it a cover-up? One of the most striking parts of Kirara's live broadcast was her suggestion about Ju Haknyeon's dismissal. She implied it may not have been entirely related to the drinking party or Japanese media report. She speculated that the decision to remove him from THE BOYZ was premeditated. In her words, 'How did it go so far as getting fired? That's the part I really don't understand. Can I just say what I honestly think? I feel like they wanted to kick him out from the start. Otherwise, I don't think he would've been let go that quickly. I think they were trying to cover something else up.' Kirara appeared baffled by the speed of Haknyeon's removal, especially given that the Bunshun article hadn't even been published at the time. She claimed even the reporters were surprised by how quickly the agency responded. Kirara hinted at a deeper motive behind Haknyeon's exit, calling it 'shady.' She also believed the company, ONE HUNDRED Label, was 'definitely hiding something.' She further expressed frustration, saying, 'They probably thought, 'Now's our chance,' and decided to fire him. Getting fired over that seems ridiculous. And the idea that 'If you go drinking with her, you'll get fired' that kind of vibe is seriously frustrating." As Kirara's version of events began making rounds online, it left fans questioning what truly led to Haknyeon's sudden departure.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Kirara in Naruto universe and is her Genjutsu most powerful? Explained
The Naruto universe is continuing with new characters and elements in the show Boruto: Next Generations. And here we have seen a lot of things that are more than impressive, like the growth of the next generation, especially Sarada and Boruto . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One character that is making a lot of buzz on the internet from the show is Kirara. As for her intro, she is a non-canonical character who made a debut in the anime-only arc of Boruto, named Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc . Moving forward in the article, let's have a deep dive and understand Kirara as a character, along with her abilities. Kirara in Naruto universe: Existence, abilities, and more Kirara in the Naruto universe could be dubbed one of the most twisted characters, like Orochimaru. She is a member of the Fabrications Rebellion and an important one for sure. As far as her origin is concerned, she has been developed under the project run by Lord Ku and Kokuyo, who is Orochimaru's former associate. She was an artificial human created using the DNA of Shin Uchiha (Yes, she is a lab-grown Uchiha). The artificial humans created under the mentioned project were supposed to fuel a rebellion against the Hidden Stone Village. The faction is determined to create a new world controlled by artificial beings. Coming to the abilities, she possesses Genjutsu and one of the most powerful ones. She can paralyse and control other beings with a mere eye contact. She was so goated that she even got Boruto and Sarada under her control. Furthermore, she can also use her genjutsu to change her appearance and even the surroundings. She was a fan of psychological warfare, but considering that she is not an OG character, her defeat was destined. Finally, she was eradicated by Sarada and Boruto in a battle which led to the destruction of the Fabrications rebellion as well.
