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Ju Haknyeon Sues Journalist and Agency Over Prostitution Allegations

He filed defamation suits after his agency terminated his contract over unverified media reports.

Overview

  • Ju Haknyeon filed defamation lawsuits against a journalist and ONE HUNDRED Label, alleging slander and wrongful contract termination.
  • Asuka Kirara denied any paid sexual activity with Ju Haknyeon, saying a third party sold bar photos to Shūkan Bunshun without her involvement.
  • A netizen lodged a complaint at Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station on June 19, prompting an investigation under the Punishment of Arranging Sexual Traffic Act.
  • ONE HUNDRED Label cited clause 6-3 to justify Ju’s June 18 contract termination and warned it would take legal action over his continued public statements.
  • THE BOYZ have continued promotions as a ten-member group while Ju and his former agency prepare for court proceedings.