LGBTQ+ K-Pop Idol Confesses Comments Were Brutal After Coming Out

Recently, Just B’s Bain appeared on Hong Seok Cheon’s YouTube channel and opened up about the difficult times he faced after coming out publicly.

When asked about the changes before and after coming out, he responded, “I feel like I’ve gained a new perspective, which is nice. Even when writing lyrics, before coming out, I would always write ‘girl’ or ‘she’ or blur it out. Now, at least in my own songs, I can confidently use it.”

He also revealed that he reads all comments.

About 80% of the comments are supportive. After coming out, I had to stay in Mexico for about a month because of my schedule. Overseas is a bit more open than Korea. People told me that I did a good job and were supportive. But the reaction in Korea was brutal.

— Bain

He confessed he was hurt from all the hate.

It was so painful and heartbreaking. For a moment, I wondered if I had done something wrong. From then on, it really hit me hard. After all, I am Korean and had to return to Korea, so I was a bit scared. But then I realized no one could say anything to me.

— Bain

Hearing this, Hong Seok Cheon, who has been openly gay in Korea for a long time, stated, “I was worried, too. I wondered if you came out too soon, as you would have to navigate the tough Korean world ahead of them.”

Bain responded, “I thought I needed to become famous to come out. That’s how much influence I’ll gain. Since you only come out once, I wanted to do it properly with impact.”

He also revealed that if he didn’t do it now, he might never have the courage to do it again.

I’m not famous yet, but I don’t know why I came out. I had the intention to come out, but I felt like I’d be frustrated if I held it back because I wanted to do it after I became famous. And I thought I might never be able to get the courage to do it again. Timing isn’t something that I can choose.

— Bain

Meanwhile, Bain debuted in 2021 and gained attention after he came out on stage earlier this year during their North American tour in L.A.

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