Curious to know if there are any K-Pop idols or Korean celebrities who represent the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea? Keep reading to find out!
WHAT IS LGBTQ+?
The LGBTQ+ acronym refers to the community of people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (or Questioning). The plus sign (+) denotes other sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions that the initial letters do not explicitly cover. The purpose of this acronym is to encompass the diverse range of identities within the community and promote inclusivity. It is crucial that we celebrate and support this inclusivity.
In recent years, as queer representation has improved in the Korean entertainment industry, quite a few K-Pop artists have come out as a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out some of them below!
Som HeVin
Som HeVin, who appeared on the survival show "Idol School" as a contestant, is openly bisexual.
JiAe (formerly of WA$$UP)
JiAe publicly came out as bisexual and revealed that she is dating a woman.
Holland
Holland is currently one of the most well-known openly gay K-Pop artists in the industry.
MRSHLL
Marshall Bang a.k.a MRSHLL came to South Korea with dreams of becoming a K-Pop star. He is the first openly gay K-Pop artist.
LADY
LADY was a K-Pop group made up of four transgender members. The group disbanded in 2007.
HanBit
HanBit debuted in the girl group Mercury back in 2016. In 2006, she underwent gender-affirming surgery with the support of her parents, transitioning from male to female.
Harisu
One of the early well-known transgender figures in South Korea, Harisu underwent gender-affirming surgery in the 1990s, a period when transgender visibility was relatively limited in the country compared to the present day.
SeungHo & B.Nish (D.I.P)
D.I.P members SeungHo and B.Nish were said to be in a relationship. It is unclear whether they are still together.
Maman
Maman debuted back in 2007 as Magolpy but later changed her stage name. She parted ways with her agency after coming out as a lesbian.
Kim MinSung a.k.a Navinci (formerly known as HanSol of Topp Dogg)
Kim MinSung publicly came out as asexual. His previous statements have emphasized that he does not feel attracted to anyone.
Hong SeokCheon
While not a K-Pop idol, Hong SeokCheon's influence in the K-Pop industry and the Korean entertainment industry at large is undeniable. He is openly gay.
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