Ju Haknyeon Attends THE BOYZ’s Concert After Adult Video Actress Scandal

Former member Ju Haknyeon has once again become the center of attention after being spotted at his ex-group The Boyz’ concert. He was kicked out of the group by their label. He became a major discussion in June last year as he was accused of having drinks with a Japanese adult video actress, Asuka Kiara, at a private bar in Tokyo. He faced major criticism back, but this time, a mixed reaction is being noticed on social media and other fan communication platforms. It was supposed to be a simple presence to show his concern and support for the group, but it sparked a quick response and public discussion.

What made it a controversial moment was celebrity culture, fandom loyalty, and the unclear nature of the controversy. Let’s dive deeper into the article and have a full view of this topic.

Background of the Controversy: Ju Haknyeon and Adult Video Actress 

Last year, a major scandal began when Haknyeon’s and a former Japanese adult film star’s images started circulating online and expanded all over the K-pop industry. For many weeks after the controversy and several speculations, Ju Haknyeon disappeared, and his absence was initially explained as a “temporary hiatus” from the group for “personal reasons.” The member Haknyeon was dragged into major backlash online with several rumors, which also included allegations of prostitution against him. In response to this, sparking a controversial debate, later the agency cited the breakdown of trust between Hakynyeon and the label, and he was permanently terminated from the group The Boyz.

Ju Haknyeon clarified his side through a handwritten apology on his Instagram story on June 19, where he agreed to his private meeting with an AV actress. Further, he claimed that it is completely false that he would have ever been in prostitution or any other illegal activity, as reported in the articles and rumors. Police also investigated the matter as an official complaint was filed, but no verified evidence proving the allegation has been found to date.

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2026: Ju Haknyeon in The BOYZ Concert 

The Boyz had built a clean and respected reputation throughout their career and were once known for a controversy-free group, but the year 2025 changed everything for them. After Haknyeon’s departure, ONE HUNDRED made an official announcement regarding Ju Haknyeon’s activities and claimed: “It has become difficult to maintain our trust in him as an artist.” Since then, the group, The Boyz, continued without Ju Haknyeon.

Recently, on April 26, Haknyeon uploaded an image on his official social media account without any caption, showing the wide view which captured The Boyz’ new concert, INTER-ZECTION. The concert was a total of three days, from April 24 to April 26, at KSPO DOME, Seoul. Apart from the shocking presence of Ju Haknyeon on the third day of the concert, it had other surprises too, which included the attendance of former member Hymjun and the latest enlisted leader of The Boyz, Sangyeon.

Fans were already sharing posts claiming Hakyneon was present on the last day of the concert, but until he himself shared an update on his Instagram page, all posts were considered nothing but rumors. After it was confirmed that he attended the event, a major debate was sparked around the entire K-pop industry, which once again highlighted Ju Hackneyed, citing his previous scandal.

Dual responses were gathered, while some critics were less than positive and others were re-uploading his posts with their heartfelt messages, claiming “he is missed a lot.” Soon, Haknyeon’s images started circulating across online fan communities, where he was seen seated among the fans, with a mask and hoodie hiding him. Fans truly understand his presence, as he is a former member, and for them, it’s understandable to invite a former member because all the members shared great chemistry. But netizens are disappointed in the fact that he has still maintained a private contact with the group members after the controversy, and he should be ashamed.

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Some of the comments shared by the audience are given below:

• “If he was invited, then he seriously has no sense at all lol. He really didn’t think about the members until the end.”

• “I get that members can be close and invite each other, but it wasn’t even fans who found out; he caused trouble and then posted it himself… seriously. Couldn’t he have just stayed quiet?”

• “He kicked away his own luck and left, and now he’s completely clueless.”

• “He messed up his life, so of course he regrets it. He threw away a life where he could’ve made good money and succeeded with THE BOYZ. What a waste.”

• “It’s really him, right? JUHAKNYEON NEVER DIE I’m crying nonstop, pls i miss him so much

• crdts to all deobis who capture him, thank you big time.”

• “My bb…. thank you for letting me see his face after what felt like 10000 years.”

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Mixed Reactions Surf Online Following Controversy 

The Boyz became the center of attention once again as they prepared the concert at their own expense due to interval conflicts with the agency and invited their ex-member Ju Haknyeon on the third day. Mixed reactions have surfaced online after people noticed him being critical, concerned, and supportive. People are pointing if his presence indicated something more than just a supportive act towards the group, since Ju Hakyneon attended The Boyz Concert months after following the controversy, which involved Japanese porn star, Assa Kiara. The story, as people believed, has not ended yet and is eventually evolving through various twists and turns, including the recent conflict between The Boyz and their agency.

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