Asuka Kirara said, 'There was no prostitution,' further clarifying… with the non-prosecution decision, will her grievances be resolved?
Former Japanese adult video actress and influencer Asuka Kirara expressed her grievances repeatedly regarding the scandal with Joo Haknyeon, as Joo Haknyeon received a non-prosecution decision related to prostitution allegations, shifting the controversial situation.
On December 1, a video of a live broadcast conducted by Asuka Kirara through her social channel spread online. During the broadcast, Asuka Kirara directly addressed the scandal with Joo Haknyeon and the allegations of prostitution. She stated, 'I will post an official statement separately tomorrow, but I did not go there with any such intention,' adding, 'After a friend's birthday party, I went to have a drink with a friend who contacted me after a long time, and I didn't even know a Korean person was there. I was meeting Joo Haknyeon for the first time.'
She emphasized, 'The statement in the Shūkan Bunshun article that we met 3 to 4 times is also not true. We met for the first time that day.' Regarding the photos, she dismissed unnecessary misunderstandings, stating, 'There was no hugging or physical contact.' She also expressed her grievances, questioning, 'If Joo Haknyeon was simply expelled just for having a drinking gathering, I cannot understand it,' suggesting, 'I wonder if there was a prior intention to expel him.'
Actually, Joo Haknyeon abruptly left his group The Boyz on November 18 after reports of his scandal with Asuka Kirara. His agency, One Hundred, announced the termination of his contract on the grounds of 'actions that damage his dignity as a popular culture artist.' However, Joo Haknyeon later refuted, stating, 'The claims of prostitution are not true, and I was unjustly pressured to terminate my contract by the agency,' hinting at legal action against both the media reports and the agency.
In this context, on December 2, the Gangnam Police Station announced that they issued a non-prosecution decision regarding the charges against Joo Haknyeon for violating the Act on the Punishment of Prostitution and Other Related Acts. The police explained, 'Most of the complainant's claims were based on internet articles, and there was insufficient concrete circumstances or reasons to initiate an investigation.'
As a result, the police investigation seems to support Asuka Kirara's claim that 'there were no private monetary transactions or physical relationships.' She also previously requested to refrain from speculation, stating in a position paper last month, 'I have never engaged in prostitution in my life. This time is no exception.'
Both parties at the center of the controversy expressed grievances, while the non-prosecution decision for Joo Haknyeon suggests the 'prostitution allegations' may come to a close for now. However, the hasty announcement of his departure and the conflict between the agency and the artist remain ongoing. Fans are calling for 'a clear process to reveal the truth' and are paying attention to future developments.
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