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        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Check out some K-Pop idols and Korean celebrities who belong to the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the industry.

        YuJun, Kpopmap Editor
        3 min to read  ·  Published : Nov 30, 2023 · Updated : Dec 8, 2023
        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        JiAe's IG / HIGHSNOBIETY

        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

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Som HeVin's IG

        Som HeVin, who appeared on the survival show "Idol School" as a contestant, is openly bisexual.

         

        JiAe (formerly of WA$$UP)

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        JiAe's IG

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        HIGHSNOBIETY

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        MRSHLL's IG

         

        LADY

        LADY was a K-Pop group made up of four transgender members. The group disbanded in 2007.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Online Community

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Online Community

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Online Community

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Online Community

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Online Community

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Kim MinSung's IG

         

        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.

        K-Pop Artists Who Represent The LGBTQ+ Community In South Korea (2023 Update)

        Hong SeokCheon's IG

         

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