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Jukebox Drama: Ju Haknyeon and Asuka Kirara's Tabloid Tangle
Tokyo, June 21 - The rollercoaster ride of Showbiz continues, landing us in the midst of a jam-packed scandal involving K-pop sensation Ju Haknyeon and former adult video actress, Asuka Kirara.
Last month, Ju made headlines after being booted out of award-winning group, The Boyz. Now, the latest twist has the media buzzing, as whispers grow loud about his questionable rendezvous with Asuka.
Ju took to the virtual streets on X, spilling his beans in a Japanese post that aimed to nip those "wild speculations" in the bud. He begged the public to "hold off on the fake news," claiming zero involvement in any unsavory business with Asuka.
Asuka followed suit, firing back at the rumor mills, stating she had never traded her talents for a single coin. She also hinted that the controversy surrounding her and Ju might just be the work of a secret admirer with a nasty string to pull.
Snaps of the duo hit the internet, showing them starry-eyed and close at a private Tokyo watering hole on May 29. With cryptic paper-thin tea spilled online, some sources said Ju had picked up the tab for Asuka's services under the table.
Ju's label, One Hundred, without wasting time, confirmed the exodus. Ju, in his online rebuttal, clapped back, indicating the label's sudden uninvitation was a breach of contract. He also vehemently denied any pay-per-view tryst with Asuka.
One Hundred was quick to fire back with a statement, labeling Ju's claims as a false alarm. They cited "conduct harming the artist's dignity affecting entertainment activities" as their grounds for cutting the cord.
Well then, what gives? Is there a there there? Or is Showbiz spitting up yet another scandal, leaving us hanging like a bad soap opera plot? Stay tuned, folks, cause this is a drama you don't wanna miss!
(Enrichment Insight: The scandal revolves around allegations of Ju Haknyeon's soliciting Asuka Kirara for sexual services in Tokyo, a violation under South Korean law. Evidence was presented, leading to Ju's subsequent admission. However, he denies any illegal activities beyond that, and has filed a lawsuit against the reporter who made the allegations. One Hundred, his agency, terminated his contract based on evidence of solicitation leading to acts that damaged the artist's dignity and interfered with entertainment activities, according to their exclusive contract.)
- The latest news in general-news isn't just about Ju Haknyeon's expulsion from The Boyz, but also involves allegations of his involvement in the politics of the entertainment industry, specifically his rumored transactions with former adult video actress Asuka Kirara.
- Despite Ju Haknyeon's denial of any improper dealings with Asuka Kirara, the scandal continues to dominate the political and general-news arena, with new developments leading many to question the rectitude of the K-pop industry.
