JUST B Bain Becomes 1st K-pop Boy Group Member to Come Out as LGBTQ
JUST B Bain (real name Song Byunghee) has made history as the first male K-pop idol group member to publicly come out as part of the LGBTQ community. The announcement came during the group’s “JUST ODD” world tour concert in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025, and has since gone viral across major online communities.
“I’m Proud to Be Part of the LGBTQ Community”
During the concert, Bain took the stage and declared, “I’m proud to be a part of the LGBTQ community,” openly sharing his identity with fans. He added, “I’m so happy I can be myself,” and waved a rainbow flag—a symbol of LGBTQ pride—while performing Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” The crowd responded with enthusiastic cheers and applause, showing overwhelming support for his courage.
A Landmark Moment in K-pop
Bain’s coming out marks a significant milestone for the K-pop industry, where male idols have rarely, if ever, publicly identified as LGBTQ. While other female idols—such as Wassup’s Jiae, who came out as bisexual, and KATSEYE’s Lara, who identified as gay—have shared their stories, Bain is the first male idol group member to do so. His statement has been widely praised for its honesty and for helping to foster greater acceptance and visibility for LGBTQ individuals in the Korean entertainment industry.
JUST B’s agency responded by stating that this is a matter of Bain’s personal life and refrained from further comment.
About Bain and JUST B
JUST B Bain debuted with JUST B in June 2021 and serves as the group’s main vocalist. He has also appeared on Mnet’s “Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace” and “Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival.” JUST B, a six-member boy group, has gained attention for their dynamic performances and recently released the digital album “JUST ODD” while embarking on their world tour.
JUST B Bain’s bold move is expected to have a lasting impact on the K-pop landscape, inspiring both fans and fellow artists to embrace diversity and authenticity.
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How Koreans react to the Coming Out of Just B BAIN
Rather than being shaken by someone’s coming out, I was surprised by how it simply became an exchange of everyday stories. People shared their favorite JUST B songs or pointed out inaccuracies in articles, rather than making a big deal out of it.
@acidee
Every time something like this happens, people keep saying it’s the “first since Hong Seok-cheon,” but actually, there have been quite a few celebrities who have quietly come out since then. They just weren’t as famous as Hong Seok-cheon.
@wbmg_
JUST B’s songs are really good. ME= that’s my favorite, and I also like “youth.”
