Former THE BOYZ member Ju Hak Nyeon has officially been cleared of the prostitution allegations that stirred up controversy last month—and now, he’s pushing back hard.

On July 2, Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station confirmed that they will not pursue charges against Ju under the Act on the Punishment of Arrangement of Commercial Sex Acts. The reason? A lack of sufficient evidence. The investigation had been prompted by an anonymous online report claiming Ju had paid former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara for a private meeting in Tokyo—allegations that gained attention after being published by a sensational news outlet.

Police reviewed the claim and found that beyond the article, there was no concrete proof or witness testimony to justify legal action. With no evidence of wrongdoing, the case was officially closed.

Still, the damage had already begun. Ju’s label, One Hundred, previously announced he would suspend activities for personal reasons. Days later, they terminated his contract and confirmed his exit from THE BOYZ—moves that many now view as premature.

Ju has been vocal in his defense. He admitted to meeting Asuka Kirara but strongly denied any form of solicitation or illegal conduct. In response to the accusations, he has taken legal action—filing a counter-complaint against the anonymous tipster for defamation and a civil lawsuit against the media outlet that originally published the false claim.

Fans are divided: some remain cautious, while many others have rallied behind Ju, urging justice for what they see as character assassination based on flimsy evidence. With legal proceedings now aimed at clearing his name and holding the media accountable, Ju Hak Nyeon seems ready to write his own comeback—on his terms.

Stay tuned—this story’s not over yet.