Kathmandu. Since last month, the K-pop group THE BOYZ has been embroiled in a number of scandals. Now, their agency, ONE HUNDRED, has revealed that member Ju Haknyeon is no longer a member of the group. This comes after the business previously ascribed his recent absence to “personal reasons.” Citing a violation of confidence between Ju and the organization, the agency said the group will remain a 10-member act. Reports had previously blamed his abrupt departure on his relationship with Tokyo-based AV actress Kirara Asuka. He was then accused of operating a prostitution ring by a person who appeared at Gangnam Police Station on June 19 and submitted a report against him. All of this occurred just hours after Ju sent a handwritten note refuting all of the circulating accusations.
Ju Haknyeon reported to police over alleged prostitution.
According to Nate News, the complaint charged Ju Haknyeon with breaking Article 4 of the Act on the Punishment of Arranging Sexual Traffic, which is South Korea’s prostitution statute. In addition, the person who submitted it asked for a more thorough investigation, raising the possibility that this is not a single incident but rather a component of a larger one involving other members of the entertainment business. When pictures of Ju Haknyeon and Asuka at a Tokyo lounge began to circulate online, the debate broke out. They appeared to be dating at first, but then certain K-media sources hinted that the meeting might have been more sinister. THE BOYZ’s agency, ONE HUNDRED, acted before the police report made headlines. His contract was terminated on June 18. Following this, CEO Cha Ga Won issued a public apology, stating, “We deeply regret the recent incidents involving our artists and employees. We sincerely consider our lack of oversight and humbly accept our responsibilities.
Ju Haknyeon criticizes the abrupt group departure.
Ju informed fans of the circumstances surrounding him in a handwritten message posted on his Instagram stories on June 19. He acknowledged that the pictures were taken on May 30 at a private party. However, he vehemently denied any unlawful actions. It is accurate to say that I was there at a private drinking party with an acquaintance on May 30, 2025. However, as stated in the stories or rumors, I wish to categorically deny that I have ever been involved in prostitution or any other unlawful conduct. I’m giving my actions a lot of thought, and I genuinely apologize to anyone who was taken aback by this.
The remainder of THE BOYZ responded to their supporters, known as THE B, shortly after Haknyeon left: “We understand how difficult and perplexing today must have been. We sincerely apologize.
In a lengthy article, Sunwoo promised to consider his previous transgressions and strive toward personal growth. A week prior, Sunwoo and other group members were embroiled in a number of charges after pictures of him at a bar purportedly showed him drinking beer and having sex with underage influencers. Names like MJ, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, and a few members of ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ were also brought up in the dispute. None of these allegations have received a response from the agency yet. Younghoon and Eric, among other members, also expressed regret and reassured fans that they are dedicated to remaining a cohesive unit.
The scandal surrounding Ju Haknyeon comes when Taeil, a former member of NCT 127, entered a guilty plea with two other associates during his initial court appearance on aggravated rape charges on June 18. Prosecutors discovered troubling text communications between the guys prior to the incident, and the victim’s Chinese nationality was confirmed. The harm has already been done, despite Joo Haknyeon’s denial of the prostitution allegations. In what was intended to be a huge year for them, THE BOYZ, who had established a reputation for being clean and free of scandal, are suddenly dealing with ramifications they didn’t anticipate.