Shocking news has emerged that Joohaknyeon, a member of the boy group The Boyz, has left the team due to personal issues. Speculations regarding alleged involvement in prostitution have also arisen, leading to increased curiosity about who Joohaknyeon is.

The 26-year-old member of K-pop boy group The Boyz, Joohaknyeon, suddenly halted his activities for personal reasons on the 16th, according to an official announcement from his agency, One Hundred. The agency apologized, saying, "We are sorry for causing concern among fans with this sudden news," and requested understanding.

Joohaknyeon gained attention after finishing 19th in Mnet's "Produce 101 Season 2" in 2017, and he officially debuted in the music industry as part of The Boyz in December 2017.

In addition, in 2022, he expanded his acting sphere by taking on a leading role in the film "Seoul Ghost Story," showcasing various charms.

However, two days later, on the 18th, controversy arose following reports of Joohaknyeon being spotted privately meeting Japanese adult film actor Asuka Kirara.

The agency stated that as soon as they confirmed this fact, they decided to terminate Joohaknyeon's contract and remove him from the team. Along with this, they requested deep understanding from fans, stating, "It is difficult to continue trust as an artist."

Fan reactions have been a mix of shock and disappointment. While some expressed critical views, saying, "It’s sudden and unbelievable," and, "It’s a huge blow to the team's image," others encouraged, saying they would continue to support the remaining members of The Boyz. The agency stated, "We will provide full support so that the remaining members can continue activities without any disturbances," and conveyed a commitment to future team activities.

On the same evening, suspicions regarding prostitution were also mentioned in a media report. However, One Hundred has not released any separate statements regarding the additional allegations of prostitution. OSEN inquired about further comments from One Hundred, but could not reach them.

[OSEN]