Singer Bain, Member of K-Pop Boy Band Just B, Comes Out as Gay
- K-Pop singer Bain publicly came out as gay during a solo performance at a Los Angeles concert on Tuesday.
- This action is rare and carries risk within the South Korean entertainment industry due to conservative societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ issues.
- Bain, a 24-year-old member of the six-member group Just B, made the announcement during the band's Just Odd tour stop.
- Bain declared pride in joining the LGBT community before performing Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'.
- His bandmates and fans have largely shown positive reactions, marking a notable moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in K-pop.
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