Joo Haknyeon Scandal Ignites Fan Panic: Is This a Year of Misfortune for THE BOYZ?
A viral post on the Korean online community Pann titled “Is This a Year of Misfortune for THE BOYZ…? What’s Going On With Joo Haknyeon?” has drawn over 91,000 views, reflecting growing public concern over the boy group’s recent string of controversies.
The post’s author wrote, “I was wondering why he suddenly halted activities, and now the article just came out… Seriously, what’s going on with THE BOYZ this year…” Though brief, the comment captured the anxiety many fans feel about the group’s turbulent start to 2025.
While the original post didn’t elaborate on the article referenced, the timing of Joo Haknyeon’s abrupt hiatus, later revealed to be due to a personal scandal involving a private meeting with former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara, has fueled intense speculation. This news came shortly before his official departure from THE BOYZ, following agency ONEHUNDRED’s statement about the “seriousness of the issue and the loss of trust.”
The viral nature of the post reflects a broader conversation among fans and netizens about whether THE BOYZ is caught in an unfortunate cycle of setbacks this year. With the group’s future dynamics now uncertain, public and fan scrutiny continues to mount.
Comments on Pann:
- “This isn’t just a series of misfortunes: at this rate, it feels like it’s the end for them this year.”
- “THE BOYZ are probably getting the most attention since debut this year… lol. Even my friend was like, ‘Oh, they’re the AirPods group, right?’ when I mentioned them.”
- “Wow, but seriously… Is there any trustworthy male idol left at this point??? I genuinely thought Ju Haknyeon was clean and pure among THE BOYZ. How did even he get exposed? LOL. Seriously… Do THE B members even have any sanity left right now?”
- “What on earth happened with the AV actress for it to lead to him leaving the group? It can’t be just because they were dating, right?”
- “Weren’t Joo Haknyeon and Jacob considered the nice ones in THE BOYZ? How does even one of the supposedly kind members end up dropping a legendary scandal like this… What now…”
As 2025 unfolds, attention remains focused on how THE BOYZ and their agency will navigate the aftermath of these developments and whether the remaining members can stabilize and rebuild.
