Who is Asuka Kirara? Former AV star linked to The Boyz’ Ju Haknyeon prostitution rumors draws renewed attention

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

Asuka Kirara, a former Japanese adult film actress, is back in the spotlight following reports of a private meeting and alleged prostitution involving Ju Haknyeon, a former member of K-pop group The Boyz.

On June 18, media reported that Ju Haknyeon met with Asuka Kirara at a private bar in Tokyo on May 29. The encounter reportedly continued into the early morning hours and included physical contact such as hugging. Additional reports raised suspicions that their meeting may have involved prostitution, fueling intense public scrutiny of both figures.

Born in 1988, Asuka Kirara debuted in the AV (adult video) industry in December 2007 and starred in over 400 films. In 2009, she was awarded both Best Actress and Best HD Actress at the SkyPerfecTV! Adult Broadcasting Awards. Later that year, she signed with HMP Prestige and remained active until her retirement in February 2020.

Asuka Kirara / Captured from Kirara's social media

In 2023, she received a special award in the overseas model category at the 11th Korea Arts and Culture Awards. She now works as a social media influencer and CEO of her own company.

Meanwhile, Ju Haknyeon took to social media to firmly deny any illegal activity. “It’s true I was present at a gathering with acquaintances on May 30, 2025, but I completely deny the claims of prostitution or any illegal conduct mentioned in articles and rumors,” he wrote.

On June 20, he again rejected the allegations and revealed his ongoing dispute with his former agency. “I never agreed to leave the team or terminate my contract,” he said. “The agency demanded over 2 billion won ($1.44 million) in compensation and told me to leave, but I never accepted that.”

He further claimed that the company had “forcibly expelled” him from the team and pressured him to cancel his contract under threat of financial penalties.

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