JUST B's Bain Comes Out as Gay at LA Concert, Fans Celebrate LGBTQ+ Milestone in K-pop

April 24, 2025
JUST B's Bain Comes Out as Gay at LA Concert, Fans Celebrate LGBTQ+ Milestone in K-pop
  • The concert not only highlighted Bain's courageous moment but also featured performances of JUST B's hits, reinforcing the band's energetic stage presence.

  • The announcement, made at a sold-out show during the U.S. leg of their JUST ODD tour, was met with overwhelming support from fans on social media, who expressed pride and love for Bain's authenticity.

  • During a recent concert in Los Angeles, Bain, a member of the K-pop group JUST B, made a groundbreaking announcement by coming out as gay, a significant moment for both his group and the K-pop industry.

  • In his heartfelt moment on stage, Bain credited Lady Gaga as an inspiration, stating, 'Shout-out to my queen Lady Gaga for showing me that being yourself is beautiful.'

  • However, public reactions to Bain's announcement have been overwhelmingly supportive, reflecting a gradual shift towards greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities in South Korea.

  • While fans and fellow artists have rallied behind Bain, his management agency, BLUEDOT Entertainment, has chosen to respect his privacy by refraining from further comments on his personal life.

  • The tour showcased popular tracks such as 'Medusa,' 'TICK TOCK,' and 'Damage,' alongside Bain's covers of iconic songs by Britney Spears and Destiny's Child.

  • JUST B's U.S. tour, which began earlier in April 2025, follows the group's successful launch in Tokyo in March and features high-energy performances across ten cities.

  • Since their debut in 2021, JUST B has gained significant popularity, amassing 6 million official streams in the U.S. and 22.6 million globally, and has participated in competitive music shows.

  • As the JUST ODD tour continues, fans are eager to see how Bain's coming out will influence future performances and the broader K-pop landscape.

  • Traditionally, the K-pop industry has avoided discussions about artists' personal lives, including sexual orientation, to maintain a fantasy for fans and protect profit margins.

  • This pivotal moment in Bain's career marks a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ representation in the K-pop industry, which has historically faced challenges regarding openness about personal identities.

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