After weeks of rumors and speculation, Japanese influencer and former adult film actress Asuka Kirara finally spoke out about the controversy involving Ju Haknyeon, who was recently removed from the K-pop group THE BOYZ. In a TikTok Live broadcast on July 3, she shared her version of events, firmly denying the claims that sparked public backlash and pushed back against the idea that her presence at a casual gathering had anything to do with a romantic scandal or misconduct. Kirara made it clear that this was her first time meeting Haknyeon and that the gathering was spontaneous and innocent, with no physical interaction between them. She explained that she had been invited by an old friend and didn’t even know Koreans would be present that night, let alone Haknyeon specifically.
Kirara strongly denied rumors of a romantic connection and addressed the claims of a so-called “three-day affair,” calling them completely false. She criticized a misleading article that had fueled the scandal, insisting it was full of inaccuracies. More significantly, she raised questions about the real reason behind Ju Haknyeon’s removal from THE BOYZ. She openly wondered how the situation escalated so quickly and why he was fired before any major news even broke. She expressed her belief that his departure may have been planned in advance by his agency and that the party incident may have just been used as a convenient excuse. According to her, even journalists covering the story were surprised by how fast the label acted, suggesting something deeper was being concealed.
Kirara described the situation as suspicious and said it felt like the company had already wanted to get rid of Haknyeon and simply seized the opportunity. She voiced her frustration, saying it was unreasonable for someone to be fired over attending a casual gathering and criticized the message it sent—that being in the same room with someone like her was enough to justify dismissal. Her statements have sparked renewed debate among fans and observers, many of whom are now questioning whether Ju Haknyeon’s departure was really about the party, or part of something more complicated behind the scenes.
