Bain, a member of the K-pop boy band Just B, has opened up about his sexuality, revealing that he is gay.
The 23-year-old opened up about his sexuality during a concert in Los Angeles.
This is a rare move in a high-pressure Korean music industry, where artists are very guarded about their private lives.
Bain, while performing a solo, said: “I’m proud to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community — as a gay person.”
Videos shared on social media showed the crowd responding with loud cheers.
“To anyone out there who’s part of the LGBTQ+ community, or still figuring it out .this is for you. You are seen, you are loved, and you were born this way,” he added.
According to the Korean media outlet News1, Bain is the first male K-pop star to come out publicly.
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After Tuesday’s performance, Bain’s bandmate Siwoo left a message of support on a fan platform, saying “I was watching from backstage and I cried too. I cried even more because I knew how hard it was for him.”
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her role in “The Man from Nowhere”, has passed away at 24.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, by a friend who had planned to meet with her on Sunday.
The cause of her death has yet to be known but the police said “no signs of foul play were found at this time” amid an ongoing investigation.
“We have not found any signs of foul play as of yet, but we are investigating the circumstances of the death,” police said.
Born July 31, 2000, in Seoul, Kim started her career as a child actor starring in several movies.
However, she gained widespread recognition after her role in ‘A Brand-New Life’. She also appeared in the 2010 action hits ‘The Man from Nowhere,’ ‘The Villagers,’ ‘Love Playlist,’ ‘The Neighbors,’ and ‘A Girl at My Door’.
Her last known role was in Netflix’s 2023 ‘Bloodhounds’.
