Ju Haknyeon Controversy: Is Kirara Asuka Single? Who Is She Dating Amid Ex THE BOYZ Member's Scandal?

Ju Hak Nyeon (Ju Haknyeon) Controversy: Amid actor Kim Soo Hyun's ongoing dating scandal, another South Korean celebrity has left the showbiz buzzing with scandalous headlines is Ju Haknyeon, the former THE BOYZ member. Days after the South Korean singer temporarily halted his activities due to 'personal reasons', Ju Hak Nyeon was removed from THE BOYZ on June 18 over his alleged involvement with the former AV (Adult Video) actress Kirara Asuka.

It all started with accusations of Ju Hak Nyeon and Japan's Shikan Bunshan and other acquaintances being spotted with Kirara Asuka at a bar in Tokyo's Roppongi district on May 29. Soon after this, Ju Haknyeon's agency, One Hundred, terminated their contract with him. As per several Korean outlets, it was also claimed that Ju Haknyeon had allegedly solicited Kirara Asuka's prostitution services as well.

Ju Haknyeon Controversy Latest Update: Ex THE BOYZ Member Denies Allegations

In the wake of the scandalous accusations against former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon, the 26-year-old South Korean singer has personally denied his involvement in prostitution in a handwritten note.

Apologizing to his fans, Ju Haknyeon took to his Instagram story and shared a note that read, as translated by Soompi, "Hello. This is Ju Haknyeon.

First, I apologize to the fans who must have been greatly shocked by the news about me, as well as everyone whom I gave cause for concern through this unsavory matter.

In the wee hours of the morning of May 30, 2025, I attended a private gathering with alcohol together with an acquaintance, and while it is true that I was at that gathering, it is completely false that I engaged in any illegal activity, such as the prostitution that is being mentioned in news reports and rumors. I am deeply reflecting on my actions, and I would like to sincerely apologize to everyone who was shocked by this [matter]."

Ju Haknyeon Controversy: Who Is Kirara Asuka?

Former Japanese AV actress Kirara Asuka found herself in the middle of a controversy over her alleged involvement with the former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon. Born on October 2, 1988, in Tokyo, she kickstarted her career as an adult video actress back in 2007.

In 2020, the model-actress ventured onto a different path, leaving the AV industry behind, and became a social media influencer, as reported by Arama Japan. Reportedly, she has also appeared in mainstream Japanese media, including her roles in Ultraman Ginga (2013), Ultraman Ginga: Theater Special (2013), and Ultraman Ginga: Theater Special Ultra Monster Hero Battle Royal! (2014).

Kirara Asuka Bf: Who Is Hirok?

Kiara Asuka, who is currently 36 years old, is said to be dating intellectually disabled YouTuber Hirok (real name - Hirokawa Ryu).

As per reports, Kirara and Hiwok, who connected over a collaboration video, publicly announced their relationship in 2021. It is being reported, Hirok is 12 years younger than his gf, Kirara.