Korean gay band

Holland is not the first known LGBT K-pop idol, but you can say that in this new generation of K-pop, he's one of the first idols who admitted that he's gay. 1 K-pop group Just B's member Bain has revealed to fans he is "proud to be part of the LGBT community" - a rare move in an industry known for its tight control over artists' behaviour, where stars typically keep details of their personal lives private, particularly relationships. The star, 23, is now among only a handful of K-pop artists who have come out publicly. 2 The group of 4 met while frequenting LGBTQ+ friendly places in South Korea. Over time, they bonded over their desire to make music that the LGBTQ+ community would resonate with. The members said they hope to “play the role of a lighthouse so that young LGBTQ people who dream of becoming musicians don’t miss their shot due to their fear.” | LIONESSES Official/YouTube The group’s name. 3 A member of the K-pop boy band Just B publicly came out as gay during a concert this week in Los Angeles. It's a rare move in a high-pressure Korean music industry, in which artists tend to be fiercely guarded about their private lives. 4 He submitted a proposal for a gay band to the Beyond the Rainbow Foundation -- a non-profit organization supporting sexual minorities in Korea -- and that was how Lionesses came to be. 5 Holland made his debut in as the first openly gay K-pop idol with his single Neverland. He chose the stage name Holland as a tribute to the first country to legalise same-sex marriage. 6 From KATSEYE to Holland, these K-pop idols are paving the way for global queer representation. 7 And also, this is for everyone. Trending on Billboard. 8 The first openly LGBTQ+ boy band in K-pop talk about wearing masks, being a queer boy band in South Korea, and inspiring those who face negativity over their sexuality and gender identities. 9 By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Though it's statistically believed that about 9. 10