JUST B's Bain Comes Out as Gay in LA

Bain, a member of K-pop group JUST B, publicly came out as gay during the band's final world tour stop in Los Angeles, marking a rare and significant moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in South Korea's entertainment industry. During his solo performance, he declared his pride and dedicated his message to those still exploring their identities, performing Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' while waving a pride flag. The announcement was met with overwhelming support from fans and bandmate Siwoo, with videos of the moment quickly going viral. Coming out remains uncommon in South Korea, where homosexuality is legal but same-sex marriage is not recognized. Bain now joins a small group of openly LGBTQ+ K-pop idols, such as Holland and Jiae, showing gradual progress in the industry. The event has been widely praised as both inspirational and historic.