Asuka Kirara’s Romance with K-pop Idol Ju Hak Nyeon Revealed
K-pop idol Ju Hak Nyeon removed from his group following the revelation of his relationship with Asuka Kirara.
On June 18th, the management of popular K-pop boy group “The BOYZ” announced the suspension of member Ju HakNyeon, citing only “issues with his personal life that have come to light.” Around the same time, rumors began to circulate that he was romantically involved with retired JAV actress Asuka Kirara. Two days later, on June 20th, Ju HakNyeon responded via Instagram, calling the decision unfair and insisting he had not breached any contractual obligations. While the situation initially appeared to be a typical case of an idol facing consequences over an alleged “no dating” clause, the controversy took a more complex turn due to Asuka Kirara’s background in adult entertainment and the nature of their reported encounters.
How did Asuka Kirara and Ju Hak Nyeon’s relationship become public knowledge? It started a few hours before Ju Hak Nyeon’s agency announced the termination of his contract—users on Japanese Twitter began sharing sightings of him at a bar in Roppongi. Witnesses reported seeing him engaged in close physical interaction with a woman, who some identified as Asuka Kirara. Their apparent intimacy throughout the evening raised eyebrows.
Speculation turned to confirmation on June 21, when Japanese tabloid Weekly Shimbun published photos of the two, showing them in a back hug and behaving affectionately, like a couple. Further buzz erupted when Asuka appeared as a guest panellist on the reality dating show Love Hyena. When asked about her love life, she revealed that while she usually ignores DMs, she occasionally checks messages from verified accounts—especially ones with millions of followers. She recounted asking her K-pop-savvy friends about a message she received, and they were shocked by who it came from—implied to be Ju Hak Nyeon. The message was a simple “Hi” in English, and although she didn’t respond, netizens are now calling her out for even sharing the anecdote.