Juhaknyeon said, 'I was kicked out of the team' vs. One Hundred said, 'Legitimate contract termination… We will submit evidence.'
Juhaknyeon, a former member of the boy group The Boyz, is in direct conflict with his agency One Hundred regarding the termination of his exclusive contract and withdrawal from the team, marking a new turning point in the case. Amid allegations of prostitution, the claims from both sides are sharply diverging, and the battle over the truth is now entering a phase of legal dispute.
The controversy began at the end of last month when reports emerged that Juhaknyeon had a private meeting with former adult video actress Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo, Japan. Following this, the meeting spread to claims of 'overseas prostitution', and a complaint was filed through the National Police Agency, leading to a police investigation. The complainant urged further investigation, claiming there is evidence suggesting that Juhaknyeon admitted to a monetary transaction.
In response, One Hundred announced on the 18th, 'Recognizing the seriousness of the matter and judging that restoring trust as an artist is impossible, we decided to suspend Juhaknyeon's activities, allow his team withdrawal, and terminate the contract.'
However, Juhaknyeon firmly rebutted this, clearly stating that 'there was absolutely no prostitution or illegal activity.' He retaliated on social media, saying, 'The presence of a companion is true, but there was no illegality. If there is evidence proving prostitution, release it right now.' Furthermore, he claimed, 'I have never withdrawn from the team, nor did I agree to the contract termination,' revealing that the agency unilaterally expelled him and pressured him for a compensation claim amounting to 2 billion won.
In particular, Juhaknyeon expressed, 'I want to ask whether it is truly justifiable to expel an artist simply for having a private meeting with a celebrity,' and asserted, 'It is frightening, but I will fight to the end to reveal the truth.'
In response, One Hundred immediately issued a rebuttal, intensifying the dispute. The agency stated, 'We express deep regret over Juhaknyeon's false claims,' and explained, 'We have judged this to be a serious matter corresponding to Clause 6, Section 3 of the contract, regarding acts that damage the dignity of public cultural and artistic figures.' It continued, 'The essence of this matter lies in Juhaknyeon's distorted claims and evasion of responsibility,' announcing legal action and that they would submit evidence to judicial authorities.
The agency also stated, 'There will be no additional statements,' emphasizing that The Boyz will continue their scheduled activities without disruption, despite Juhaknyeon.
As of now, Juhaknyeon strongly denies the allegations of prostitution, while the agency maintains that the termination measures were justified. With the police investigation underway, the controversy is evolving beyond mere withdrawal issues, with the possibility that the truth will be revealed in court. Among fans, there is a growing atmosphere of questioning 'what the truth is', along with discussions about restoring trust in the entire idol industry.
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