They gave their honest opinion.
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The controversy between former THE BOYZ’s Ju Haknyeon and his former agency, ONE HUNDRED, has garnered much attention online.
Recently, Ju Haknyeon reportedly met with a former adult video actress, Asuka Kirara. After an investigation, the agency announced that he was no longer a member of THE BOYZ.
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ONE HUNDRED claimed that according to the exclusive contract, they judged that the matter was grounds for termination of the contract. However, Ju Haknyeon claimed it was unfair to terminate the contract because he met a celebrity, and that the agency demanded compensation.
With this, the media outlet decided to look at the perspective of several industry insiders who have been in the industry for a long time.
They received various answers when asked if they felt it was only natural for him to leave the group and terminate the contract.
I think it’s natural that he leaves and terminates his contract. He has violated the contract clause to maintain dignity, and ONE HUNDRED seems to have decided based on the same judgment. It may be challenging to convince someone to leave after just one private meeting, but they must have pushed forward because they had a transparent background.
— industry insider A
One insider felt that there must’ve been some long standing conflict between him and the agency.
“Honestly, I don’t think this alone would have been enough to confirm his withdrawal. Meeting a former AV actress negatively impacts the group, but they don’t withdraw someone just because they are dating or have a one-night stand. Of course, if it were prostitution, it would be withdrawal, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet.
With this, I think the two parties must have a long-term conflict. Ju Haknyeon is also responsible, as he has not gained the agency’s trust for a long time. Also, he should be criticized for going to Japan for work and behaving this way. Wasn’t this an award ceremony, not free time or a hiatus?”
— industry insider B
Others felt that considering the fans position, leaving the group was the only choice.
In Ju Haknyeon’s position, he may have a justification for rationalizing the process of going there. However, considering the fans’ emotions and thoughts of the people involved, it is a situation that is hard to understand. He has no choice but to leave the team.
— industry insider C
Meanwhile, Ju Haknyeon recently dropped a statement about the controversy.
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