{"id":141300,"date":"2025-04-24T19:30:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T02:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=141300"},"modified":"2025-04-25T06:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:55:44","slug":"top-4-k-pop-idols-that-are-lgbtq-with-katseyes-lara-and-just-bs-bain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/top-4-k-pop-idols-that-are-lgbtq-with-katseyes-lara-and-just-bs-bain\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 K-pop idols that are LGBTQ+, with KATSEYE\u2019s Lara and JUST B\u2019s Bain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A rainbow revolution is cooking up in K-pop, with idols such as KATSEYE\u2019s Lara and JUST B\u2019s Bain! These artists have bravely stepped into the spotlight not just as performers but as proud members of the LGBTQ+ community, helping transform an industry that has kept diversity behind the curtain.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of Bain\u2019s coming out during his LA concert this year, let\u2019s talk about some K-pop idols that are LGBTQ+:<\/p>\n<p><strong>#4. Holland (Go Tae Seob)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLAND_vvv\/status\/1882082140470583660\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today marks my 7th debut anniversary!<\/p>\n<p>As a gay person, I never imagined that I could work and be loved like this in Korea. These past 7 years have been the happiest of my life, filled with incredible experiences. I want to give back the love and lessons I\u2019ve received to my fans\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7FHuZ6Z7Ig\">pic.twitter.com\/7FHuZ6Z7Ig<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; HOLLAND (@HOLLAND_vvv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HOLLAND_vvv\/status\/1882082140470583660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Debuting back in 2018, Holland didn\u2019t wait around for permission. He came out as gay and dropped music that unapologetically featured same-sex love stories. Without a major label, he built his own lane and paved the way for queer idols to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#3. Lara Raj (KATSEYE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PopBase\/status\/1904118922665693417\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KATSEYE\u2019s Lara comes out as queer via Weverse:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI knew i was half fruitcake when i was like 8 so i really was wanting everybody. Honestly probably before 8. Isn\u2019t \u201chalf fruitcake\u201d such a good way to explain it without saying it?\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0syKRpszuc\">pic.twitter.com\/0syKRpszuc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pop Base (@PopBase) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PopBase\/status\/1904118922665693417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With sass and self-love, Lara came out as bisexual on Weverse in March 2025. Her post\u2014\u201cI\u2019ve known I\u2019m half a fruitcake since I was 8\u201d\u2014giving a blend of humor and honesty, and fans loved her for it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2. Ji Ae (Formerly of Wa$$up)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kpopsapphic\/status\/1626118907164499969\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jiae, soloist, former WA$$UP member and out bissexual, posting pictures with her girlfriend <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nRXnr2BfvA\">pic.twitter.com\/nRXnr2BfvA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; kpop moments that could kill a sapphic (@kpopsapphic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kpopsapphic\/status\/1626118907164499969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ji Ae dropped the bisexual bombshell in 2024 via Instagram, casually blessing fans with some Bali pics and her girlfriend in tow. No drama, just vibes. And the response? Only love for a bi icon in the making!<\/p>\n<p><strong>#1. Bain (JUST B)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PopBase\/status\/1914908281094521107\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST B member Bain came out during the group\u2019s concert in Los Angeles tonight:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m fucking proud to be a part of the LGBT community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AmS8ywPMO6\">pic.twitter.com\/AmS8ywPMO6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pop Base (@PopBase) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PopBase\/status\/1914908281094521107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And now, the moment that brought this convo back into the spotlight: Bain. During JUST B\u2019s LA concert on April 23, he performed Born This Way by Lady Gaga, waved a pride flag, and declared, \u201cI\u2019m f*cking proud to be part of the LGBTQ community.\u201d He later took to Instagram and said he was a part of the community as a gay person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A rainbow revolution is cooking up in K-pop, with idols such as KATSEYE\u2019s Lara and JUST B\u2019s Bain! These artists have bravely stepped into the spotlight not just as performers but as proud members of the LGBTQ+ community, helping transform an industry that has kept diversity behind the curtain. 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