As member Bae In of boy group Just B has revealed that he is part of the LGBTQ community, support from members and fans is pouring in.
Bae In recently stated on stage during Just B's world tour 'JST ODD' concert in LA, "I am proud to belong to the LGBT community." 'LGBT' is an abbreviation used to refer to sexual minorities within and outside the sexual minority rights movement.
As this news garnered attention, Bae In posted a message on his personal Instagram on the 24th, saying, "I really wanted to share something with you. I am proud to be a member of the sexual minority community. As a gay person, my queen Lady Gaga has shown me the beauty of being different."
He further revealed his feelings about coming out with the message: "To anyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, or to those who are still discovering it - this is for you. You are seen, you are loved, and you were born this way."
Member Siu shared public support through a fan communication platform, saying, "Today, Byeonghee was so cool. A round of applause for his courage," and added, "I was watching from backstage, and I teared up too. Knowing how hard and difficult it was for him made me cry even more. I already hugged Byeonghee. It was such a happy tour."
Fans have responded similarly. Bae In is the first member of a male idol group with Korean nationality to come out. As a result, both domestic and international fans are expressing their respect for Bae In's sexual identity and giving enthusiastic applause for his courageous confession.
Meanwhile, Just B is a six-member boy group composed of Im Ji-min, Lee Geon-woo, Bae In, JM, Jeon Do-yeom, and Kim Sang-woo. They debuted in June 2021, and in Just B (JUST B), the 'B' stands for 'Burn', which embodies the meaning of having an unceasingly burning passion. Their representative songs include 'DAMAGE', 'TICK TOCK', and 'RE=LOAD'.
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