Nevertheless, these K-pop stars took the courage and stood proud of who they are either pre-debut or in the middle of their career. 1. Holland is not the first known LGBT K-pop idol, but you can. K-pop idols are constantly in the spotlight — from strict contracts to fan expectations, every part of their lives is watched closely. In South Korea, being openly queer is still a big deal. While some progress has been made, coming out in the K-pop world can put careers at risk.
K-pop idols are constantly in the spotlight — from strict contracts to fan expectations, every part of their lives is watched closely. But for stars in the LGBTQ+ community, the pressure is even more intense. Bain was halfway through his band's Los Angeles concert on a crisp April night when the music stopped. In an oversized fur coat and black sunglasses, the year-old K-pop star told thousands of fans: "Before I start the next song - I want to share something with you guys. The crowd erupted in applause and screams as Bain broke into Lady Gaga's pride anthem: "Just put your paws up, 'Cause you were born this way, baby".
Over the years, multiple idols have shared that they are members of the LGBT+ community, becoming important representation for many worldwide. Here is a list of them! 1. JUST B’s Bain. As previously stated, Bain recently came out during one of the group’s concerts in America. But I want to look beyond shipping and fanservice, and girl group dances to take a valid look at who may actually fall somewhere between the middle and beyond of the Kinsey scale. Please be respectful. One of the main reasons is his kissing habit.
There are even entire groups of queer K-pop idols, with Lionesses being the first openly gay K-pop group ever. On this list we're looking at artists in the K-pop world who have freely shared their sexual orientation to the world. A member of the K-pop boy band Just B publicly came out as gay during a concert this week in Los Angeles. It's a rare move in a high-pressure Korean music industry, in which artists tend to be fiercely guarded about their private lives. Just B-member Bain, 23, made the announcement while performing a solo at the band's L.
Nevertheless, these K-pop stars took the courage and stood proud of who they are either pre-debut or in the middle of their career. 1. Holland is not the first known LGBT K-pop idol, but you can. .
K-pop idols are constantly in the spotlight — from strict contracts to fan expectations, every part of their lives is watched closely. But for stars in the LGBTQ+ community, the pressure is even more intense. .
Over the years, multiple idols have shared that they are members of the LGBT+ community, becoming important representation for many worldwide. Here is a list of them! 1. JUST B’s Bain. As previously stated, Bain recently came out during one of the group’s concerts in America. .
There are even entire groups of queer K-pop idols, with Lionesses being the first openly gay K-pop group ever. On this list we're looking at artists in the K-pop world who have freely shared their sexual orientation to the world. .