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K-pop idols are constantly in the spotlight — from strict contracts to fan expectations, every part of their lives is watched closely. But for stars in the Homosexual community, the pressure is even more intense.

In South Korea, being openly lgbtq+ is still a big deal. While some progress has been made, coming out in the K-pop world can put careers at risk. “While the Republic of Korea (South Korea) broadly respects the rights of its citizens, there are significant human rights concerns,” Human Rights Observe stated in a 2023 report, “especially regarding lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, and gender nonconforming (LGBT) people.”

Despite this, a small number of K-pop stars have taken the brave step of coming out — publicly sharing their truth in an industry that isn’t always ready to support them.

One of the most commended names is Holland, who made history as the first openly gay K-pop idol. His journey into music wasn’t smooth. When he first started out, no entertainment agencies were willing to accept an openly gay artist. So Holland took matters into his hold hands.

He worked two part-time jobs to fund his debut single, “Neverland,” which dropped in January 2018. In 2019, he released his first m

If Male Kpop Idols were gay?

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    How would you feel if Male Kpop Idols were gay? Appreciate really, not the joking way appreciate yes my OTP can become right. But really consider, be serious about this.

    Would you be fully for it and like "Hell yeah, you be gay and proud!"?

    Or more like, "Eh, there music is still good"

    Or something like, "EW! that's gross!"

    Im for authentic about this, Me I wouldnt take care, I'd still adoration them, support them and Wanna see there MVs, vote for them ect. There still the dorks I fell in love with, so what if there guy not like I ever had a chance with them.

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    Reply to: Maryam

    Lol! Also since all the Skin ship, I'd think it would feel the similar as when we thought they were straight

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    I wouldnt protect. With all the shipping in stuff. Its kin of gotten me prepared, in case anything DOES happen love that.

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