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Ju Hak-nyeon
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Ju Hak-nyeon

Ju Hak-nyeon (주학년) first broke through as one of the most recognizable trainees on Produce 101 Season 2, then debuted with THE BOYZ in late 2017. His appeal was always easy to read on camera. He carried a bright, fan-facing presence that helped the group widen its reach during the performance-heavy rise that turned THE BOYZ into one of modern K-pop's more durable boy groups.

His catalog context matters more than a one-week scandal cycle. As part of THE BOYZ, Ju participated in releases that stretched from the debut-era The First to later projects such as PHANTASY, Trigger, and Unexpected, the 2025 full-length album released during the group's ONE HUNDRED Label era. That body of work is why his name still carries weight inside the group's broader story.

The current chapter is more complicated. In June 2025, ONE HUNDRED Label announced Ju's departure from THE BOYZ and the termination of his exclusive contract after scandal allegations spread across Korean media. By mid-2026, the case around that reporting had shifted into a live media-accountability story. On HITKULTR, Ju Hak-nyeon remains relevant both for his part in THE BOYZ's catalog and for the industry questions that followed his exit.

0 articles4 creditsDebut: December 6, 2017South Korean

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Discography

2025
UnexpectedAlbum
MemberONE HUNDRED Label
2024
TriggerEP
Member
2023
PHANTASYAlbum
Member
2017
The FirstEP
Member

Fans Also Ask

Who is Ju Hak-nyeon in K-pop?
Ju Hak-nyeon is a South Korean idol singer best known as a former member of THE BOYZ. He first gained broad attention on Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017, then debuted with THE BOYZ on Dec. 6, 2017. His public profile was built through group promotions, variety visibility, and a fan-friendly screen presence.
When did Ju Hak-nyeon debut with THE BOYZ?
Ju Hak-nyeon debuted with THE BOYZ on Dec. 6, 2017, when the group released its debut EP The First. He entered the team after becoming widely known through Produce 101 Season 2, and he remained part of the group through multiple comeback cycles before his 2025 exit.
Why did Ju Hak-nyeon leave THE BOYZ?
Ju Hak-nyeon left THE BOYZ in June 2025 after ONE HUNDRED Label announced his departure and said his exclusive contract had been terminated following scandal allegations. The story became more complex in 2026 when prosecutors indicted the reporter behind the original prostitution claims, shifting attention toward media process and evidence standards.
What are Ju Hak-nyeon's best-known releases with THE BOYZ?
The strongest shorthand for Ju Hak-nyeon's group catalog includes THE BOYZ releases such as The First, PHANTASY, Trigger, and Unexpected. Those projects matter because they map the group from its debut-era growth into its later large-format performance years, which is where Ju built most of his industry recognition.

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