”AV actresses are not prostitutes” Famous Japanese sexy actresses react to the scandal involving Ju Haknyeon (former THE BOYZ) & Kirara Asuka

Former popular adult video actress Sora Aoi has commented on recent allegations involving former Korean boy band member Ju Haknyeon and former adult video actress Kirara Asuka.

Recently, she posted on her social media account in both Korean and Japanese, stating, “I am expressing XX, but adult video actresses are not prostitutes.”

　She continued, “What's wrong is the action that led to such rumors and photos being leaked,” and added, “From a fan's perspective, they might think, ‘Why an AV actress?’” She also added words that seemed to convey a sense of sadness, such as, “The status of AV actresses...”

This is believed to be a reference to the recent incident where Ju Haknyeon , who had a secret meeting with Asuka Kirara, was expelled from the group.

　On the 18th of this month, it was revealed that Ju Haknyeon's suspension of activities was due to a private matter. In May, he had a secret meeting with Asuka Kirara at a private izakaya in Tokyo.

Ju Haknyeon's agency, One Hundred, immediately announced his withdrawal from the group and the termination of his exclusive contract. Subsequently, a Korean media outlet reported that the secret meeting was suspected to be prostitution involving monetary transactions. In response, One Hundred's Chairman Cha stated, “We will strengthen our management system regarding artists' private lives and overall conduct, and strive to improve ethical awareness through education and internal system reforms.”

　However, Ju Haknyeon denies any involvement in prostitution or illegal activities, claiming he was unfairly forced out of the group by his agency. He stated, “If there is evidence of prostitution, please disclose it immediately,” and challenged, “Is this really the attitude of an agency that should protect artists—to unilaterally expel me from the group simply because I was present with a celebrity in a private setting, and then demand over 2 billion won in compensation while attempting to terminate the contract?” He has also initiated legal action against the media that reported the prostitution allegations.

　Meanwhile, Asuka Kirara also spoke out. She stated, “I have never received money for sexual relations in my private life, and this time is no exception.” She added, “The woman who was there, whom I had just met, seemed to like Ju Haknyeon, so she took a photo and sold it to Bunshun,” denying the allegations.