While Korea is progressive in many ways, there are still many people who have more traditional views on the topic of gender and sexuality. Yet, idols are sharing their experiences and being more open about their sexuality, including Holland and, more recently, KATSEYE‘s Lara.
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Recently, JUST B‘s Bain sparked major emotions after coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community during a concert in LA.
During the show, Bain explained, “I’m f*cking proud to be part of the LGBT community.”
THE THIRD GAY KPOP IDOL EVER OH MY GOD BAIN CAME OUT ON STAGE LIVE IN LA!! #JustB #Just_B #Bain #LGBT pic.twitter.com/FRoUyjcRYt
— lee ☆ (@inspiritof) April 23, 2025
Following the show, netizens shared a message from the star, sparking huge emotions.
BAINNNN 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 https://t.co/EfFzpaEwEb pic.twitter.com/NmHHge9bja
— 我有重要的话说 #MARK_TheFirstfruit (@onyourm_ark) April 23, 2025
While it was a huge moment for Bain, it also made netizens very emotional. Considering how Korea can still have conservative views on gender and sexuality, it felt like a huge step for an idol to publically make a statement at a show.
genuinely idk if some newer fans will grasp how GIANT of a step bain just took tonight. kpop companies are widely known to be conservative, especially towards the LGBTQ+ community. idols contractually cannot come out or be openly supportive. this is a huge deal!! ♥︎♥︎
— suzi ☁️ #PROUDOFBAIN (@trickyudai) April 23, 2025
ik i don’t post abt justb on this acc a lot but as someone who’s been a fan of byeonghee since under19 i am SO unbelievably proud of him 😭😭😭 coming out especially as an idol is not easy god bain we love u so much pic.twitter.com/VT8Aj2UvHj
— cem ✮˚༘⋆ (@zhaolights) April 23, 2025
feeling so emotional rn… i stopped keeping up w just b some time ago but seeing bain come out on stage is so fuckin amazing i wanna cry so bad😭😭😭 i just want him to be happy forever pic.twitter.com/jjQL73lXws
— jay (@seoktoons) April 23, 2025
my bain we love you so much and we’re all so proud of you 😭🫶 #WELOVEBAIN #PROUDOFBAIN pic.twitter.com/gPjA1aC55e
— kayles ♡˖ misses just b (@duckgeonu) April 23, 2025
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It took so much confidence and has made many fans feel very proud.