Shocking return: After a controversy over meeting an AV actress that led to his exit from THE BOYZ, Joo Haknyeon resurfaced by attending the group’s concert, instantly sparking heated debate online.
On April 26, Joo Haknyeon posted a photo on his Instagram that appeared to be taken from the audience, showing the stage at THE BOYZ’s show.
THE BOYZ held their three-day ‘Interjection’ concert at Seoul’s KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu from April 24 to 26. The photo he shared captured members singing on stage, drawing immediate attention.
Soon after the post went up, word of Joo Haknyeon’s attendance spread rapidly across online communities. He reportedly kept a low profile, wearing a hat that covered his face and quietly enjoying the performance.
Last year, he left the team after becoming embroiled in controversy over a private meeting with former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara. The issue escalated when prostitution allegations surfaced; however, the Seoul Gangnam Police decided not to refer the case for indictment, citing insufficient grounds or circumstances.
Reactions from netizens were mixed, with comments like “Why post this,” “Was that necessary,” and “He should’ve just stayed low-key and left.”
Meanwhile, excluding member New, nine members of THE BOYZ recently notified their agency Onehundred of terminating their exclusive contracts and filed an embezzlement complaint against CEO Cha Gawon. On April 23, the court granted a request from the nine members for a provisional injunction to suspend the effect of their exclusive contracts with Onehundred.