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Bain of K-Pop Boy Band JUST B Comes Out at L.A. Concert: ‘F—ing Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community’
JUST B member Bain made a rare move in K-pop at his Los Angeles concert before a Lady Gaga cover, when celeb careers are derailed for coming out.
“Before I start the next song, tonight I want to share something with you guys,” he told the audience at the Vermont Hollywood, pausing for a moment before declaring, “I’m f—ing proud to be part of the LGBT community,” with the announcement drawing massive cheers from concertgoers, according to on-the-ground footage. Holland, Jiae and K-pop’s first LGBTQ boy band LIONESSES have spoken about facing discrimination and homophobia working in Korean entertainment due to their sexual identities, with the scene boasting a history of celebrities’ careers derailed for publicly coming out. While BLUEDOT Entertainment did not reply to Billboard ‘s request for comment after Tuesday night’s show, the group’s official Instagram did share Bain’s post with a hashtag #ProudOfBain, proving how these few moments in East Hollywood have the potential to resonate and make change far further than the concert hall.
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