Former adult movie star Asuka Kirara speaks out on Ju Haknyeon's controversial exit from THE BOYZ: 'Wanted to kick him out from the start'

Former Japanese adult film actress and popular social media influencer Asuka Kirara has broken her silence on the recent controversy involving former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon, sharing her side of the story. Speaking during a TikTok Live on July 3 (JST), Asuka clarified that she had met Ju Haknyeon for the first time on the night in question.

She firmly denied any physical relationship with the K-pop idol. "There was never anything physical between us," she stated during the livestream. However, what she said next left many wondering if the controversy is bigger than it seems.


Addressing the circumstances surrounding Ju Haknyeon's removal from THE BOYZ, she expressed confusion and skepticism. "How did it go so far as getting fired? That's the part I really don't understand," she said.



Her remarks, translated and circulated by online netizens, have added fuel to ongoing speculation about the idol's sudden removal from the group.


She also added, "Can I just say what I honestly think? I feel like they wanted to kick him out from the start… I think they were trying to cover something else up."



Meanwhile, on July 2 (KST), the Seoul Gangnam Police Station officially dismissed the case against Ju Haknyeon for alleged illegal prostitution solicitation, citing "insufficient grounds" for prosecution.

In response to the controversy and media coverage, Ju Haknyeon took to Instagram Stories to announce that he has filed a ₩1 billion KRW (approximately $740,000 USD) defamation lawsuit against reporter Choi Ji Hye of Tenasia, the outlet that originally accused him. He wrote, "A news article full of lies meant to ruin someone's life. And for what? Tell me the truth in court."

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