Ju Haknyeon leaves The Boyz two days after announcing a suspension of activities… The agency says, 'It’s difficult to restore trust.'
Ju Haknyeon, a member of the boy group The Boyz, shocked fans by leaving the team just two days after announcing a suspension of his activities. The agency, One Hundred, announced on June 18 its position regarding the termination of Ju Haknyeon’s exclusive contract and his departure from the team.
Earlier, on the 16th, One Hundred informed fans about Ju Haknyeon’s suspension of activities due to personal circumstances, and requested their understanding.
However, on the 18th, reports emerged claiming Ju Haknyeon had a private meeting with former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara, escalating the controversy. According to reports, Ju Haknyeon was spotted with Asuka Kirara at a bar in Roppongi, Japan, on the night of the 29th of last month, and the two were seen engaged in intimate behavior, such as hugging.
As these personal issues became public, disappointment and shock echoed among fans. Some fans expressed their anger, saying, 'I can't believe it' and 'He betrayed the Deobi (The Boyz fandom name),' while others shared their sorrow, stating, 'It’s too sudden,' and 'It has a huge impact on the overall image of the team.'
The agency stated, 'We take the seriousness of this matter very heavily, and we clearly recognize that restoring trust as an artist is difficult.' They added, 'After sufficient discussions with The Boyz members, we have finalized Ju Haknyeon’s departure from the team and the termination of his exclusive contract.' Additionally, they requested understanding from fans, saying, 'This decision is an unavoidable measure to protect The Boyz members and the team.'
Meanwhile, One Hundred conveyed that they would spare no effort to ensure that the remaining members of The Boyz could continue their activities healthily and without wavering, and once again apologized to fans.
The sudden departure news of Ju Haknyeon has greatly shocked fans, and attention is focused on how it will affect The Boyz's future activities.
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