Lara Raj from rising K-pop-adjacent group KATSEYE created major buzz when she told fans she’s “half fruitcake” during a Weverse chat, officially coming out as queer. The talented performer says she’s known about her identity since she was a kid, even before turning eight. Now, she’s thrilled to share her truth, explaining that “half fruitcake” felt like a fun and fitting way to describe herself.
KATSEYE’s Lara comes out as queer via Weverse:
“I knew i was half fruitcake when i was like 8 so i really was wanting everybody. Honestly probably before 8. Isn’t “half fruitcake” such a good way to explain it without saying it?” pic.twitter.com/0syKRpszuc
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 24, 2025
Lara gained recognition on The Debut: Dream Academy reality show, ultimately joining KATSEYE alongside Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeong. Worried at first that her sexuality might be a problem to get in the girl group, she’s now seeing that fans completely embraced her.
Meanwhile, KATSEYE has been focused on making a big splash in the music industry. The girl group dropped their pre-release track “Debut” followed by their first official track “Touch” in 2024. After that, the group released their EP “SIS (Soft Is Strong),” which contains songs like “My Way,” “Tonight I Might” and “I’m Pretty.”
