‘Lady Gaga says different is beautiful': K-Pop star Bain comes out as gay
Song Byeong-hee of the South Korean group Just B, usually known by his stage name, Bain, made the announcement during a concert in Los Angeles on Tuesday, to excited cheers from members of the audience.
'Tonight, I want to share something with you,' he said. 'I'm f***ing proud to be a part of the LGBTQ community, as a gay person. Shout out to my queen Lady Gaga who showed me that being different is beautiful.'
'To everyone out there who's part of LGBTQ or still figuring it out, this is for
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Tatler Asia
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- Tatler Asia
Mid-year review: the best pop albums of 2025
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Tatler Asia
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Tatler Asia
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