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Find out which of our favorite K-Pop music videos talked about the LGBTQ+ community!
Kianna, Staff WriterIn K-Pop there has been an increasing number of K-Pop idols addressing LGBTQ+ issues through their music videos. Many fans love the diversity and for Korean idols to speak out for the LGBTQ+ community. From the female couple in 'Heart Attack' by LOONA's Chuu to the representation of Korea's first openly gay idol, Holland, K-Pop's inclusivity has grown over the years.
We enjoy many groups speaking out and using their platform to support the community. A major way they have shown this is through their music videos. Here are some K-Pop music videos with LGBTQ+ themes that showcase how the genre has become more inclusive over the years. We hope many more groups and idols will openly talk about LGBTQ+ themes and relationships.
Holland is the very first K-Pop singer in the music industry to come out openly as gay, especially at his debut. In his music video, he portrays the dating scenes of a same-sex couple. They go to the beach, drink together, and overall enjoy each other's company like all couples do. In addition to that, there's a scene where he kissed the male actor that took many by surprise. He has been receiving words of encouragement and support from his fans for being proud of who he is. Holland is not afraid to speak up for the community and he continues to show many stories and themes of same-sex couples through all of his works.
LOONA Chuu's music video became widely popular as the music video addresses liking someone of the same sex. In the music video, Chuu was seen having a crush on a fellow member of LOONA, Yves. For every action done by Yves, Chuu would feel fluttered. With her unique concept, her music video is well-received especially from fans in Europe. In addition to that, Billboard had also written an article praising her music video at the start of 2018. The video is refreshing and adorable. We love seeing the interactions between the couple and Chuu swooning over the girl she has a crush on in the video.
'All In' by MONSTA X had a storyline that was interesting and complex but also featured a same-sex couple between the members, HyungWon and MinHyuk. It is hard to deny that the two were portrayed as a couple in the MV and it explores their relationship further as the story progresses. Not only that, the trilogy albums that 'All In' is featured in spells out LGBT with the words Lost, Guilty, Beautiful, and Trilogy.
OnlyOneOf has been very open about their support for the LGBTQ+ community and are never afraid to show it through their works. Their member YooJung portrayed these themes in his solo music video for 'begin'. In the video, YooJung seems to have a crush on another man who often visits his workplace. Not only does the video show the progression between the two, but the lyrics of the song talk about YooJung wanting to embrace the man and queerphobia's effect on the couple as they cannot seem to begin anything due to society's bias.
If you're a veteran K-Pop fan, you might be familiar with K. Will's famous music video for 'Please Don't'. The music video tells a very devastating story. The main character, Seo InGuk, is in turmoil over his best friend and best friend's girlfriend planning for their wedding. Throughout the video, an illusion of the girlfriend is in the car with him and he stares at the wedding photo of the couple. InGuk can't seem to take his eyes off her and even rips the photo in half to express his anger. However, many fans were shocked by a plot twist. InGuk was actually in love with his best friend and imagined the man was in the car the whole time. Many fans were surprised by the twist and it shows the sad reality of many LGBTQ+ members who have not come out to those around them.
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While Seoul is the main hub of Korean entertainment, many idols have come from elsewhere to chase their dreams. Check out these idols who are from the beautiful city of Gwangju!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap EditorOne of the steps to becoming an idol is venturing off into the city of Seoul in order to train at an entertainment agency. While they spend a majority of their time there, many of them come from various cities and regions. In their diversity, there's idols from Busan, Jeju Island, and Gwangju.
While Gwangju is a city bustling with cultural spots and delicious eateries, it is home to a large number of K-Pop idols. While they move away from their hometown, they take pride in their origins. They continue to maintain their accent and share various stories of their time growing up in Gwangju.
Let's see which K-Pop idols are from the amazing city of Gwangju down below!
j-hope is an incredible artist in every sense of the word, being able to dominate the stage with his group and all on his own. While he's toured the world and visited various cities, one cannot forget his roots in Gwangju.
From visuals to vocals, HyungWon is an incredible idol causing thousands to fall in love in mere seconds. He is but one of the idols who can call Gwangju home.
Fellow MONSTA X member I.M can also call Gwangju his hometown. He is widely charismatic and incredibly sincere, often providing feelings of warmth and comfort to his dearly beloved fans.
WooBin's vocals are heavenly, making fans wonder if he's actually an angel in disguise. In reality, he's an idol pursuing his dreams away from his hometown of Gwangju.
Lara captivates fans with her stage presence and heartwarming personality. She is one of the many idols who can call Gwangju their home sweet home.
Time and time again YunHo has proven to be a standout performer, able to mesmerize with every movement he makes. People can't help but fall in love in the idol. He is one of the idols able to refer to Gwangju as his hometown.
Suzy has dominated music charts, magazine covers, and the world of dramas. She's multitalented with breathtaking visuals and a loveable personality. But before rising to fame, she was a simple girl from Gwangju looking to pursue her dreams.
Song HaYoung is an idol with an abundance of talent, able to charm anyone with her mesmerizing vocals. She is one of the idols who have the privilege to refer to Gwangju as her hometown.
While she has been incredible since debut, through Mnet's "Queendom Puzzle" Park SoEun was able to showcase her talents to an even wider audience. Her past self in Gwangju would be proud of the idol she has become.
Since she first step foot in the entertainment field Na GoEun has been lauded for her vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence. She is one of the handful of idols who are able to call Gwangju home.
YuBin is a living legend among the K-Pop community. Through her time on Wonder Girls she was able to help build K-Pop as we know it today. She is one of the idols who has roots in the beautiful city of Gwangju.
TVXQ's U-Know YunHo is the blueprint of an idol with never-ending passion. He is known for his enthusiastic nature, pushing anyone to try their very best. Before becoming a K-Pop legend, YunHo was a simple dreamer from Gwangju.
Yoon possesses an surplus of infectious energy that could make anyone smile from ear to ear. Not only that, but she is an incredibly gifted vocalist, able to stop anyone in their tracks. Yoon is but one of the idols who has roots in Gwangju.
Whether he's standing on stage or posing for the camera, fans cannot help but get lost in the many charms of Mill. He is one of the idols able to refer to Gwangju as his hometown.
Fellow OnlyOneOf member YooJung is another idol from Gwangju who decided to chase his dreams away from home. Everything from his stage presence to alluring dance lines are proof of his talent and appeal as an idol.
Despite being a rookie TaeSan is able to command the stage and brightly shine underneath the spotlight. There's no telling how much he will grow in the upcoming years and we're excited to witness it. Thankfully he gathered the courage to leave his home of Gwangju and head off on the path of becoming an idol.
Another idol from Gwangju is none other than Lee GiKwang. GiKwang is an experienced veteran who continues to thrive within the K-Pop scene. He's transformed into a respectable sunbae that everyone looks up to.
Despite being the maknae of the group, WooSeok is incredible charismatic able to impress with his impressive rap skills. In order to pursue his dreams of becoming an idol, he left his hometown of Gwangju and absolutely proved he deserves to stand on stage.
Wow is an amazing performer, able to impress anyone the moment he steps onto the stage. Even without a microphone in hand, he is able to make anyone fall for his endless charms. He is another idol who can call Gwangju his beloved home.
YeonHee is an idol who radiates such a positive energy that she becomes a serotonin boost for all. One look at the idol will have you smiling from ear to ear, speechless from YeonHee's dazzling beauty. Among the idol community, she has roots in the lovely city of Gwangju.
Just like fellow member YeonHee, YunKyoung is also from the city of Gwangju. She is filled with a never-ending bright energy that fans can even feel through a computer screen. Combined with her stage presence, she's an idol that anyone would love to support.
Bae SeungMin is another idol from Gwangju who has the ability to stop fans right in their tracks. With his talent and skills he is able to set the stage ablaze. In his fiery passion, fans cannot help but keep their eyes glued on the idol from start to finish.
If you looked up talented in the dictionary, JuYeon is sure to appear as an example. From his mesmerizing dance lines to breathtaking visuals, JuYeon is lacking in no area and constantly proves he's worthy of his fans' love. Gwangju residents can take pride knowing that they share the same hometown with someone like JuYeon.
Who's your favorite K-Pop idol from Gwangju? Let us know in the comments!
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Let your heart fall for these 10 male idols with flower boy vibes and gentle masculine energy.
Ash, Kpopmap EditorA lot of male and female idols are breaking stereotypes and gender norms these days. Girls are pulling off short hair and masculine style more easily, and boys are often seen wearing flower crowns for their concepts or even skirts, but of course, all of this is subjective. Indeed, the reason why fans enjoy this so much is that it helps to stop putting a label on objects or clothes, putting both genders at the same level. Some specific idols are very well-known for breaking the standards, especially male idols, as some are really game changers in the industry.
Many male idols these days refuse to be put in a category and prove so by trying out many styles originally considered feminine and even sometimes opt for a more delicate attitude, not often associated with men. We call this "gentle masculinity" and many male idols are going for it, all in. Most of the male idols who present traits of gentle masculinity are called flower boys, in reference to flowers being delicate. So let's take a look at the top 10 flower boys of the K-Pop industry!
Note: This is not a ranking.
Starting off with a real-life princess, JeongHan! Not only does he have this perfect skin, but he has pretty hair and a very soft aura, JeongHan is one of the most perfect flower boys you'll find in the whole industry!
Another idol that fits right into the flower boy category is Xion! After trying out long hair for several comebacks, and showing his love for Disney and plushies, it only makes sense that Xion is a flower boy.
How can we not mention New when talking about flower boys? New has really cute and gentle facial features that make him look so gentle without doing anything! But of course, there are many other reasons why New should be part of the flower boy team, such as his fashion style or his cute attitude.
There are many flower boys among ATEEZ's members, but for today we chose YeoSang! Especially recently with his mid-length hair, he just looks like he came right out o a manhwa! YeoSang has been said to give off prince energy before, but he really gives flower boy energy too nowadays!
This idol might not come to your mind first when talking about flower boys, but he certainly cannot be excluded from this list. DongHun always showed very cute and soft attitudes towards his members and even his eye smile look so adorable, if you put a flower crown on his head, he becomes the perfect flower boy!
Despite being part of the rap line, GiWook is just a ball of fluff and cute! Many times he displayed various cute items that he owns, and even his facial features scream "cute"! His voice may be deep, but his light attitude and small height make him a great flower boy material!
DaeHwi has both a cute and cool side, but for today, we chose his soft side! DaeHwi's visuals are a perfect fit for the title of flower boy, and so are his skills! If you ever heard his solo song 'Rose, Scent, Kiss', it is hardly deniable that it makes the perfect anthem for flower boys!
Of course, OnlyOneOf is a group that just has to be mentioned in this list! It is impossible to list all members, but they're all great flower boys' material. Today, let your heart melt for YooJung, may it be his perfect cherry lips or his wonderful hair, he gives all the visuals expected from a flower boy!
Felix is also part of the lineup of K-Pop's flower boy. Felix's visuals are already said to be quite gentle and soft, especially when his freckles are showing. It gives him a very cute aura, perfect for being a flower boy everyone loves!
Last but not least, HanBin, K-Pop's cutest sunflower! His nickname already shows how much of a flower boy he is. But his cute smile and pretty voice also add to his flower boy potential!
All those pretty visuals and delicate personalities, we can only fall for it, right? Which of these idols do you like the most when it comes to their flower boy energy?
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