Retired adult video actress Aoi Sora speaks out after K-pop group The Boyz scandal

Aoi Sora, left, and Ju Haknyeon / Captured from Aoi's social media, Xportsnews

Japanese adult video actress and model Aoi Sora has spoken out amid the controversy surrounding Ju Haknyeon, a former member of K-pop group The Boyz.

On Wednesday, Aoi posted a message in both Korean and Japanese on her social media account. “Although AV [adult video] actors portray sexual acts, that does not mean they are prostitutes," she wrote.

“What’s truly wrong is behaving in a way that could lead to such scandalous photos being leaked,” she added. “From a fan’s perspective, they might say, ‘Why did it have to be an AV actress?’”

Her remarks are believed to be in reference to reports that former member of The Boyz Ju Haknyeon was involved in a sex scandal with Asuka Kirara, a retired adult video actress.

Ju Haknyeon, left, and Asuka Kirara / Xportsnews, captured from Asuka's social media

On May 29, Ju was spotted in Japan with Asuka. The incident sparked public outrage and speculation over the nature of their relationship.

The Boyz's agency, One Hundred, had already announced Ju’s suspension from activities on June 16. Two days later, the agency said, “We immediately suspended his activities upon learning about the controversy and spent time thoroughly verifying the facts. We recognize the seriousness of the issue and determined that it is no longer possible to maintain trust in him as an artist.” The agency confirmed Ju’s withdrawal from the group and the termination of his exclusive contract.

On June 19, Ju refuted the claims. “It is true that I was at a social gathering with acquaintances, but I have never engaged in prostitution or any illegal behavior as stated in rumors or reports," he said.

Asuka Kirara also denied the allegations in a post on Saturday. “Please do not spread false information. I have never personally received money in exchange for sex — not once. Of course, that includes this situation as well.”

Asuka Kirara debuted as an adult video actress in 2007 and retired in 2020. She is now active as a social media influencer.

Aoi Sora rose to fame in the mid-2000s as one of Japan’s top adult video stars.

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.