Overview

• On May 29, Ju Haknyeon was seen with former Japanese adult film actress Kirara Asuka at a bar in Tokyo’s Roppongi district, where witnesses reported intimate behavior
• One Hundred Label terminated his exclusive contract on June 18 after an internal investigation concluded that it could no longer maintain trust in him as a member of THE BOYZ
• In a handwritten Instagram letter, Ju Haknyeon denied any involvement in prostitution or illegal activity, saying he deeply regretted the shock caused by his actions
• A police complaint was filed on June 19 at Gangnam Police Station accusing him of violating South Korea’s prostitution law by soliciting services during his visit to Japan
• THE BOYZ will continue as a ten-member group with agency support, and remaining members have issued public apologies to fans for the emotional impact of the scandal