Joo Hak-nyeon strongly denies allegations of prostitution, claiming that his dismissal from the agency is unfair.

The former member of the group The Boyz, Joo Hak-nyeon, strongly denies allegations of prostitution that recently surfaced, asserting that the termination of his contract with the agency One Hundred is unjust. In response, the agency has issued an official rebuttal, and the conflict between both sides seems to be escalating.

On the 22nd, Joo Hak-nyeon announced a lengthy statement through his personal account. He emphasized, "The essence of the case is not prostitution," and reiterated, "There were no illegal activities whatsoever." He then strongly rebutted, "If you have evidence that I engaged in prostitution, please disclose it immediately."

The controversy began on the 18th when the Japanese media Shūkan Bunshun reported that Joo Hak-nyeon met former adult film actress Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo. Subsequent reports alleged that this meeting involved prostitution, and the agency announced the team’s withdrawal and the termination of Joo Hak-nyeon's contract, stating that they recognized the seriousness of the private issue.

In response, Joo Hak-nyeon stated, "I was unilaterally expelled despite not being a reason for contract termination," adding, "I was demanded to pay over 2 billion won in damages and did not agree to the contract termination." He contended that "the termination procedure based on the contract was not properly followed," asserting it was an unjust dismissal.

Additionally, Joo Hak-nyeon expressed strong feelings of injustice regarding the prostitution allegations surrounding him. He noted, "If I had remained silent, I would have been branded a sex offender for life" and stated that he is in the process of filing civil and criminal charges against the media outlet and journalist who reported the allegations. He also intends to counter the individual who accused him with charges of false accusation.

Meanwhile, Asuka Kirara, who has also been embroiled in the allegations, dismissed the claims, stating, "I have never engaged in sexual acts for money in my entire life," and explained that "the woman present at the scene liked Joo Hak-nyeon and took a photo, which was sold to Shūkan Bunshun."

Currently, the agency One Hundred has said, "The claims from Joo Hak-nyeon’s side are a distortion of facts, and we are preparing for legal action," thus indicating the possibility of future court battles.

In this situation, internet users have responded with comments such as, "The truth will be revealed through investigation and court proceedings," "Let’s wait and see," and "It’s too early to only listen to one side," adopting a neutral stance. Attention is drawn to how the truth dispute between Joo Hak-nyeon and the agency will conclude.

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