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Just B’s Bain is 1st K-pop idol in a boy group to approach out as gay
Just B member Bain made history this week by becoming the first K-pop idol in a boy team to publicly come out as gay during the group’s “Just Odd” concert in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
“Born this way”
Bain, whose real name is Lyric Byeong-hee, paused mid-show at The Vermont Hollywood to make his announcement. “I am proud to be a part of the LGBTQ community,” he declared to loud cheers from the audience, adding that he identifies as “a gay person.” He also credited Lady Gaga for showing him that “being different is beautiful,” foremost to a performance of “Born This Way.” He later took to Instagram to share the news.
Fellow Just B member Siwoo shared a supportive word through the fan platform Fromm on Thursday. “Byunghee (Bain) was amazing. Applause for his courage. I was watching backstage, and I teared up. Knowing how hard and painful this must’ve been, it hit me even harder,” Siwoo noted.
Why this matters
Bain’s announcement represents a watershed moment in K-pop, an industry known for strict control over
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+ people, the pressure is even more intense.
In South Korea, being openly queer is still a big deal. While some progress has been made, coming out in the K-pop nature can put careers at risk. “While the Republic of Korea (South Korea) broadly respects the rights of its citizens, there are significant human rights concerns,” Human Rights Observe stated in a describe, “especially regarding lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.”
Despite this, a little number of K-pop stars have taken the bold step of coming out — publicly sharing their truth in an industry that isn’t always ready to support them.
One of the most recognized names is Holland, who made history as the first openly gay K-pop idol. His journey into harmony wasn’t smooth. When he first started out, no entertainment agencies were willing to accept an openly gay artist. So Holland took matters into his own hands.
He worked two part-time jobs to fund
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