Gay korean stars

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. Do you not know many Korean gay celebrities? This list gather 15 of the most well known Korean gay celebrities as well as some notable allies!. A recent poll among South Korean gay men has revealed the top 10 favorite male celebrities of Here are the top 10 South Korean male celebrities most loved by the LGBTQ+ community: 1.

Son Seok Koo Son Seok Koo, born in , gained fame through series such as “My Liberation Notes,” “D.P.,” and “Jirisan.” However, his top position on this list has surprised many. 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.

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. “While the Republic of Korea (South. 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". In that moment, as he came out to the world, he was not nervous, he tells the BBC in an interview at his studio in Seoul - rather, he had been trying to "sound cool". A handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay in recent years - but none as publicly as Bain.

Even in , that is a bold move in South Korea's entertainment industry, where stars are held to impossible standards. Admitting to even a heterosexual relationship is scandalous. That's the big question: has he thrown open the door to change in an industry that has become global but remains deeply rooted in a conservative South Korea?

Bain, whose real name is Song Byeonghee, says he was in secondary school, about 12 years old, when he realised he was gay. Shortly afterwards, he decided to become a K-pop trainee but he kept his sexuality a secret - he felt like being gay was "not allowed".

A recent poll among South

I thought I could just pretend and keep going. Wealthy, modern South Korea is still traditional in many ways. Powerful yet conservative churches often see homosexuality as a disability or sin. And same-sex marriage is not legally recognised. In , Bain made his debut as part of a six-member boyband, Just B.

They have released several albums and have taken part in reality shows, earning a dedicated audience. But through it all, the years of hiding a part of himself took a toll on Bain. I felt I'd been hiding so much. I decided to talk to Mom. That was about three years ago. His mother was the first person in his family to find out: "We talked for an hour, and I finally said, 'I like men more than women.

Her reaction was difficult for him. She said she thought I could overcome it, that maybe I'd someday like women. She felt sad But [she] said, 'You're my son, so I love you, I support you, I love you. I was sad, but in the end grateful she said she loves me. Then his team members and company began encouraging him to take the leap - and tell the world.

Earlier this year the band began a world tour, and on the last stop of their US tour, Bain decided to come out on stage. Since then, the band has been thrust into the spotlight - with Bain giving countless interviews as he quickly became the new face of the Korean LGBTQ community. I feel more confident. When I meet someone new, I show who I am immediately," he says.

Over time, he hopes, people will stop saying "oh, he's gay, but rather, oh, that's just who he is".