Hi guys! In light of this situation that I've been following since the beginning, I wanted to share some information regarding how everything unfolded and how it is being handled. I'm compiling all of this here, to clear up my mind and hopefully incite a conversation that's actually fair and based on facts rather than biased speculations and carelessness. Don't hesitate to engage, ask questions, share things that you've found (only with links/proofs), my goal is really just to actually take time to investigate this further and bring attention to topics that have been overlooked, to counterbalance the amount of mindless conjecture that's going on right now. How this all started The first article On June 18th, an article published by reporter Choi Ji-Ye (최지예) on the platform TenAsia (텐아시아), alleged that a japanese tabloid, Shukan bunshun, confronted The Boyz's company, One Hundred Label, with evidences of member Ju Haknyeon being seen at a bar in Japan, in Roppongi, at a social gathering. In the morning of reading this news, there was no mention of dating nor prostitution. Shukan bunshun as a source The alleged source behind this initial report, Shukan bunshun, which is often compared to a japanese version of Dispatch, never came forward itself with any type of allegation or proof. Choi Ji-ye as a reporter The author of this article, Choi Ji-Ye, reported in the past on the scandal regarding BTS Yoongi, and on the situation regarding NewJeans, two cases in which she was accused of defamation, spreading false information, and participation in a smear campaign. Her credibility and integrity as a reporter has been called out multiple times. Confirmation bias takes the wheel After the first report, articles after articles came up relaying new information, with yet no additional sources or proofs. What ensued was a twisted game of telephone, where people's speculations based on their own biases, led to statements confidently being presented as truths being picked up by hasted news reports, to then became quoted evidence of a reality that never existed to begin with. I understand that we all have our own beliefs and convictions that guide our reactions and how we interpret the world around us, but at the end of the day all that matters are facts. Here are some subjects that needs to be made clear, to treat this situation with the fairness it deserves: 1. Regarding Roppongi While the bar they were allegedly seen at is located in Roppongi, a location that's know for it's big night life, it is not considered a red light district. It's popular among tourist because it is know for having a lot of foreigners, and having endless things to do, at any time of the day. 2. Regarding Kirara Asuka Regarding the women involved, she is a former AV actress by the name of Kirara Asuka. She started her career in 2007, took a break in 2018, to retire in 2020. She has a music career, participated in various variety shows, and is as of now a influencer. Regardless of personal stances on this type of industry, by law this does not make her a prostitute and there is NO proof going in that sense. She also denies those claims. 3. Regarding Haknyeon Another unfortunate way in which the public's personal convictions helped re-enforce the claims made against him, was by making assumptions about him as an idol, and as man. This is happening at the same as news about Taeil sentencing are coming out, and people somehow think it is appropriate to shamelessly draw comparisons between the two, to try and prove a point. Other previous idols scandals are also brought up in the same vein of thought, but despite any past experience you might have had as a fan, this should not be a reason to assume the worst of an idol. It also absolutely inappropriate to make assumptions about his sexual life or to presume that being a man makes him more inclined to soliciting sex services. I think we also need to bring up Haknyeon position within the group, as he's unfortunately never been among the most popular members. His fandom is more modest, and despite his big appearance on PD101, he's least well known from the public, he's never been a MC on shows or radio host like other members. It was a lot easier for the public opinion to sour regarding him than it would have regarding other members. 4. Regarding The Boyz They've in the public mind for a lot of controversies, especially as of recent, but even if most of those have been debunked, when it comes to updating themselves to those facts people just don't care anymore. A lot of their scandals are conveniently often brought up just before they make a comeback, such as for example, their fansign from a previous era that was criticized just before their March comeback. The scandals happening right now are lining up with what would soon be their next comeback, based on the average time between their comebacks, and the pattern of always releasing their music at the same time as other groups. 5. Regarding their company ONEHUNDRED (100RED) This is a new company that not a lot of people are familiar with, but is not highly regarded within the fandom. They have been highly criticized for the way they've been handling the group since signing them, overall they kind of just suck as a company. They are also in dispute with the broadcast companies SBS and KBS, which has had bad consequences on their artists. Prostitution claims As mentioned before, while the initial report never included prostitution, things quickly escalated to make serious legal statements involving a crime. It went from > being seen at the same location as an AV actress > questioning weither they were dating > accusations of prostitution, stemming from the biases discussed above, and the abuse of the media as a source of legitimacy even if it was unfounded. How to prove prostitution We truly need to talk about the most important thing regarding these accusations, and that somehow no one questions, how do you prove that someone participated in prostitution? What is the logistic of that?There is no explanation from any news outlet regarding how they would have been caught participating in this crime. To really prove that this crime took place, they would need to: Prove that an exchange of money took place. Prove that a sexual relationship occurred. How can a sighting of the two of them in a public location, surrounded by people, explain any of those. Were they seen at second location? Were they stalked or followed? Is there any photo/video proof? How come no news outlet that want to claim prostitution as a fact even has a beginning of an explanation of how they came to this conclusion? The lies are not even keeping up with the reports themselves. The Investigation On June 19th, it was reported that someone filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul to request an investigation of the claims against Haknyeon. That person has no involvement in this case, no link with Hakyneon or 100RED, they just saw the news like all of us. Some news outlets excluded the information regarding the legitimacy of the complaint and ended up giving this report a lot more credibility then deserved. There is no information regarding weither this report was taken seriously by the authorities, or if an investigation arose from this. Ju Hakyneon's statement On June 20th, Ju Haknyeon shared on his personal Instagram a statement denying all the criminal claims made about him, and also shedding light on the poor relationship between him and his label. Feud with his label Before this statement, the main argument for the legitimacy of this whole story, was the response of his agency. Most people assumed that they wouldn't have reacted in the way that they did, with the speed that they did, if they didn't have strong legal grounds. However, what transpires of Hak's statement, is that they have no valid reason for contract termination as outlined in his contract. They have been ignoring the proper procedures outlined in the contract to terminate him from the group, and lied to the media by reporting that the contract was already terminated when this is not legally true. They are also try to use this scandal as ground to sue for an astronomical amount of money. Furthermore, I have never withdrawn from the group, nor have I ever consented to the termination of my exclusive contract. Despite there being no valid reason for contract termination as outlined in my contract, my agency is attempting to fabricate such grounds. David versus Goliath Another point made in this statement is the power imbalance between him and the company/the media. It's truly sad how powerless an idol can become when their own company and the public opinion turn against them. I think it's important to acknowledge the powers at play in this situation, especially since it seems that 100RED are getting themselves ready to fight back. A big entertainment company, helped by medias that already cared more about clickbait profit then actual facts, is going to be a hell of challenge to overcome. To be honest, I am very frightened. But I realized that if I give in here, this society may become a place where people without power can be destroyed over things they did not do. I’m speaking out in the hope that this fight can be a small source of hope for someone out there. Taking actions He is finally taking the legal actions that people reproached him of not taking sooner, and used as a way to imply his culpability. He has enough confidence in his case to be able to prove his innocence. Although I have already made it clear that I have not engaged in any illegal activities, certain reporters and media outlets continue to publish malicious articles. In response, I will pursue all possible civil and criminal legal action. I intend to hold accountable both the agency, which unfairly expelled me from the team and is making baseless claims about contract termination, and the media outlets that have caused harm by mentioning prostitution without any verified facts. Conclusion Overall, here's what I hope everyone will take from this: False statements It is NOT a fact that Kirara is a prostitute. It is NOT a fact that Ju Haknyeon paid to have sex with Kirara Asuka. Both of those involve being sentenced by law, and there is no report that a serious police investigation has been initiated, let alone that there has been a verdict to reach a sentence. Sharing any of those two statements as fact is mindlessly spreading misinformation. Please refrain from doing so. Manipulation of information Medias around the world reported on this scandal, with no attempts at fact-checking their sources. Some articles left out the fact that Kirara was retired for many years. Some articles left out the fact that the person that reported Haknyeon to the police had no personal involvement in this situation, and just did it based on the news they saw online. The examples are plenty full. Both the media and the public pieced together a story based on absolutely nothing, and that's scary. I hope this post can help everyone reflect on how the media and people's personal opinions influenced this situation. The truth The only confirmed truth about this, is that, as he confirmed himself, he was at a gathering drinking with an acquittance, with Kirara present, on May 30, 2025, in Roppongi, Japan. Everything else is baseless speculations as of now. Only further investigation will clear this situation, and as I hope you got from this long ass post, not every thing posted online is reliable. You can only grasp the complexity of this whole situation if you keep an unbiased mind and factcheck all the information you come across with multiple sources. Otherwise, you are just mindlessly engaging in groundless gossip, fabricating your own facts and senselessly trying to create a false reality for the sake your entertainment, when this has consequences on real life people. Anyways, I'm glad I got all of this off my chest, and thank you for reading until the end if you did. I will end this on the same words shared by Ju Haknyeon: If there is any evidence that I engaged in prostitution, I urge that it be made public immediately. Created on June 20th at 6PM, will update with any pertinent information. submitted by /u/M_lichat [link] [comments]
