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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Lies meant to ruin my life': Ex-THE BOYZ's Ju Haknyeon hits back after scandal with former adult star Asuka Kirara collapses
Former member of THE BOYZ Ju Haknyeon has spoken up in the wake of a significant development in the incident that caused him to leave the group. Rumours that stated that the idol had met Asuka Kirara, a former Japanese adult film actress, at a private bar which sparked a whole debate online, which swiftly turned into accusations of prostitution. From the start, Haknyeon refuted the allegations, but actions were taken and he was removed from the group. Police drop case citing lack of evidence On July 2, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station officially stated that they would not be pursuing an investigation in this matter. Authorities cited a lack of sufficient evidence, noting that the accusations originated solely from an online article. In fact, the article had only sparked discussion without any specific circumstances or substantiated details to warrant legal action. Ju Haknyeon responds with legal action In the wake of the police announcement, Haknyeon took to Instagram with a direct message. He shared the report about his legal action against the original journalist and captioned it, "An article of lies that aims to ruin my life. Just why did you do that? Let the court reveal the truth." Agency under fire for premature decision While all this drama took place, his agency One Hundred Label still removed him from THE BOYZ and had his contract terminated. At the time, the agency cited the "gravity of the situation" and said it was reviewing available evidence - a decision now drawing criticism as premature, following the police decision to close the case. Fans rally behind Haknyeon Many, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter) were relieved to see Haknyeon's name cleared. However, they also expressed outrage at how the agency handled the situation. On social media, posts criticizing One Hundred Label have gone viral, accusing the company of failing to conduct a proper internal review before cutting ties with him. it's so stupid and careless as fck for 100 to kick hak out without doing a fact-check that could've been SO EASY bcs hak came to them to clear everything. i hope you rot in the hell, 100. lord, please take away haknyeon and kirara's sufferings , triple it and give it to 100red label and those media outlets who ruined their reputation MEDIA AND ONE HUNDRED APOLOGIES TO HAKNYEON AND BRING HAKNYEON BACK @100RED_official haknyeon suing the journalist of tenasia for writing a false article about him. if he wins this case, the journalist must pay him 1 billion krw plus interest and lawsuit costs as compensation for ruining his reputation. i'll support him for fighting his innocence ! It remains to be seen whether One Hundred Label will take accountability, especially as Ju Haknyeon receives a wave of support from fans. Many have rallied behind the K-pop idol, calling for responsibility from those who acted on unverified claims. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
K-pop idol and former The Boyz member Ju Hak-nyeon found not guilty in prostitution case, vows legal action
SEOUL, July 2 — South Korean police have cleared Ju Hak-nyeon, former member of K-pop boy group The Boyz, of prostitution allegations following an investigation. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the Gangnam Police Precinct confirmed today that Ju's case would not be referred to prosecutors due to a lack of evidence. Police said the individual who filed the complaint against Ju had only submitted online news articles as evidence, which they deemed insufficient to continue the investigation. Ju's exclusive contract with agency One Hundred Label was terminated last month after Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun reported that he had met privately with Japanese model and influencer Asuka Kirara, who has previously worked in the adult film industry. Other reports accused Ju of engaging in prostitution, leading to a complaint filed on June 19 requesting a formal police investigation. At the time, One Hundred Label cited 'breach of trust' as its reason for ending Ju's contract. Ju has repeatedly denied the allegations of prostitution and illegal activities. He has said he will file a civil suit against the reporter and media outlet that first published the allegations, as well as pursue legal action against his former agency and the individual who reported him to the police. Ju debuted with The Boyz in 2017 and officially left the group earlier this year.
Malay Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
K-pop idol and former The Boyz member Ju Hak-nyeon found not guilty in prostitution case, vows legal action
SEOUL, July 2 — South Korean police have cleared Ju Hak-nyeon, former member of K-pop boy group The Boyz, of prostitution allegations following an investigation. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the Gangnam Police Precinct confirmed today that Ju's case would not be referred to prosecutors due to a lack of evidence. Police said the individual who filed the complaint against Ju had only submitted online news articles as evidence, which they deemed insufficient to continue the investigation. Ju's exclusive contract with agency One Hundred Label was terminated last month after Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun reported that he had met privately with Japanese model and influencer Asuka Kirara, who has previously worked in the adult film industry. Other reports accused Ju of engaging in prostitution, leading to a complaint filed on June 19 requesting a formal police investigation. At the time, One Hundred Label cited 'breach of trust' as its reason for ending Ju's contract. Ju has repeatedly denied the allegations of prostitution and illegal activities. He has said he will file a civil suit against the reporter and media outlet that first published the allegations, as well as pursue legal action against his former agency and the individual who reported him to the police. Ju debuted with The Boyz in 2017 and officially left the group earlier this year.
Korea Herald
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
One Hundred Label mired in turmoil amid artist disputes, leadership shakeup
K-pop singers Ju Haknyeon, Yong Jun-hyung and MC Mong at center of mounting controversies One Hundred Label, the parent company of several K-pop subsidiaries including Big Planet Made Entertainment, INB100 and Black Made, is facing a series of internal and public challenges involving key artists and executives. Tensions escalated Saturday when Yong Jun-hyung, a solo artist under Black Made — a Big Planet Made subsidiary — claimed he was pressured by his agency to terminate his exclusive contract under unfair terms. 'On the day my album was released last year, I was suddenly called in and told the label was restructuring due to business expansion,' Yong said on his social media account. 'They offered to cancel my contract without condition. When I expressed confusion, they changed course and suggested we continue working together.' However, Black Made later demanded he leave the agency and repay funds allegedly invested by a distributor he had never agreed to work with, according to Yong. 'They calculated damages in the billions of won and told me to leave. When I asked for the contract to be honored, they cut off communication,' he added. Black Made is a one-person agency launched by Yong in October 2022. The label is affiliated with Big Planet Made Entertainment, which was co-founded by singer-producer MC Mong and chairman Cha Ga-won, who also established One Hundred Label. The company is also in a legal dispute with Ju Haknyeon of The Boyz, as One Hundred Label announced on June 16 that it had ended its exclusive contract with the singer. The decision came after a photo circulated online showing Ju at a private gathering in Tokyo with former Japanese adult film actor Asuka Kirara. The company cited a breach of morals clause in Ju's contract, stating the termination was legitimate. On June 21, a Japanese media outlet reported that Ju drank with Asuka Kirara at a bar in Roppongi on May 29 and spent the night at her residence. Some media also raised speculation that Ju had solicited prostitution from Kirara, which Ju and the former actor have since directly denied. Ju further denied any illegal activity and claimed he was unfairly removed from the group without his consent. 'I was expelled from the team simply for being seen in a private setting with a celebrity and was asked to pay 2 billion won ($1.45 million) in damages,' Ju said in a handwritten letter uploaded on his social media Friday. According to One Hundred Label, Ju's exclusive contract was valid from December 2024 to December 2027, but he only took part in activities for 190 days. The company is reportedly seeking repayment of 1.23 billion won in signing bonuses and 770 million won in penalties. Ju has announced plans to take legal action, arguing the termination was unjust, while the agency maintains the decision was contractually sound. A court ruling is expected to determine whether the termination will be recognized as lawful. The company's leadership has also come under scrutiny following the abrupt removal of MC Mong from all management duties earlier in June. One Hundred Label, on June 13, abruptly announced that MC Mong had stepped down from his role as chief producer due to 'personal reasons,' without offering further explanation. Speculation grew after Cha issued a formal apology on June 18, expressing regret over 'concerns caused by issues involving artists and company members.' Although no names were mentioned, the statement fueled rumors that MC Mong was at the center of the troubles. Ju's handwritten letter posted the following day suggested a third party had been present at the controversial gathering in Tokyo, leading to increased public attention on MC Mong. MC Mong has since cleared his social media feed. One Hundred Label is home to the boy band The Boyz, while its subsidiary Big Planet Made Entertainment houses artists including Taemin of SHINee, Lee Mu-jin, Viviz and Lee Seung-gi. Another affiliate label, INB100, manages EXO members Baekhyun, Chen and Xiumin.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Never left THE BOYZ? Ju Haknyeon's shocking Insta post slams prostitution rumours after meeting AV star Kirara Asuka
The K-pop world was rocked after Ju Haknyeon was removed from his group, THE BOYZ, following viral rumours that he was seen in Japan with former Japanese adult film actress Kirara Asuka. The controversy quickly spiraled, leaving fans blindsided. One Hundred Label revealed that they had been contacted by Japanese outlet Shūkan Bunshun and subsequently verified the situation directly with the idol. Following this, the agency released an official statement announcing his departure from both THE BOYZ and the label. In response, the idol shared a handwritten apology letter on Instagram, announcing his farewell. Ju Haknyeon claims he never left the group However, a new chapter in the unfolding drama erupted as speculation continued to spread online. Ju Haknyeon returned with a bold, emotional Instagram post, directly calling out the agency and media for their handling of the situation. His words hinted at deeper tensions behind the scenes, leaving fans divided and demanding clarity. Ju Haknyeon's Instagram post "Hello, this is Ju Haknyeon. Despite my clear position that I have not committed any illegal act, I will take legal action, civil and criminal, against reporters and media outlets who continue to write malicious articles. If there is evidence of prostitution, please disclose it to me immediately. Also, I have never left the team and have never agreed to the termination of my exclusive contract. The agency is making it seem like there is a reason for termination of the contract, even though there is no reason for termination, and some media outlets are defaming me by mentioning prostitution without any basis. The agency demanded compensation of over ₩200 million KRW (about $145,000 USD) and told me to leave the company, but I have never accepted it. Regardless, they announced to the press that the termination was confirmed. I want to ask whether the agency's attitude of trying to unilaterally remove me from the group and urge me to terminate my contract by demanding over ₩200 million KRW (about $145,000 USD) just because I was with a famous person in a private setting is the attitude of an agency that should be protecting the artist. When I refused to accept the termination of my contract, they sent me a certified mail stating that the contract was terminated due to my fault, ignoring the procedures stipulated in the contract, and warned me about compensation for damages. Honestly, I am really scared. But if I give up here, this society might become a place where people who have nothing can fall for things they didn't do. I have silently endured this so far, believing the truth will come out. However, when someone attempts to bury people under the pretext of something that didn't happen, I can no longer remain silent. I want to hold accountable the agency that unfairly kicked me out and insisted on terminating my contract without any basis, and the media outlets that mentioned prostitution without confirmation. Regardless, I will go all the way to reveal the truth. I am taking the courage, hoping this fight can give someone a little hope." Prostitution illegal in South Korea Prostitution is illegal and largely frowned upon in South Korea's conservative, Confucian-influenced society. The 2004 Act on the Prevention of Commercial Sex Acts and Protection of Victims strictly prohibits all forms of sex work. However, despite ongoing enforcement efforts, the underground sex industry continues to exist, with authorities frequently conducting raids and imposing penalties on those involved. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
