JU HAK NYEON (former THE BOYZ), not referred to prosecution for sex trafficking allegations

JU HAK NYEON, a former member of the boy group "THE BOYZ," has been given a non-referral in relation to allegations of sex trafficking.
On the 25th of last month, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station issued a criminal complaint against JU HAK NYEON for prostitution.
On the 2nd, it was confirmed that the decision was made not to refer the case to the prosecution for the "violation of the law on the punishment of acts such as prostitution (sex trafficking)." JU HAK NYEON was arrested at a private pub in Tokyo at the end of May.
It was reported that he had met with the TV actress Kirara Asuka, which caused controversy. JU HAK NYEON left "THE BOYZ" due to this and became a member of the management office One
Hundred also terminated his exclusive contract. In addition, a media outlet reported allegations that JU HAK NYEON had a sexual relationship with Kirara Asuka and paid her money.
However, JU HAK NYEON strongly denies the allegations of sex trafficking. Furthermore, JU HAK NYEON has raised doubts about the management office's exclusive contract termination and the allegations of sex trafficking, and has falsely accused the accuser.
When the allegations emerged, a complaint was filed on the 19th of last month requesting an investigation into the allegations that JU HAK NYEON and his management office associates were involved in sex trafficking, but this time the case was dismissed.
The police explained that "the accuser's accusation was based on an internet article, and there were insufficient specific reasons or circumstances to launch an investigation."
Regarding this, the plaintiff stated, "In the past, there have been several cases where actual investigative agencies have launched formal investigations into cases that were reported based on media reports.
"It is unfortunate that this case was also reported based on the same criteria, and the police simply dismissed it for lack of the prerequisites for initiating an investigation."
He continued, "I would like to make it clear that since the investigative authorities have never determined that the accusations were false, they do not meet the legal requirements for the crime of filing a false accusation."
He stated.