Megan shares coming out story and shifts global K-pop culture

Megan reveals her coming out as bisexual during a livestream with fellow KATSEYE member Lara. Fans from around the world respond with strong encouragement and emotional support. Their honesty reflects a growing acceptance of queer identities in global K-pop communities.

Megan declares coming out during live broadcast

Megan, a 19-year-old member of KATSEYE, came out as bisexual during a Weverse live broadcast on June 6. She shared the moment with teammate Lara, saying, “I want to come out. I’m bisexual.” Both of them smiled and jumped in joy after Megan’s announcement. This made Megan the second member of the group to openly share her sexual identity. Lara had come out earlier in March during a separate livestream event.

Fans embrace Megan as she shares coming out moment

Fans responded with immediate love and encouragement across the live platform. Messages poured in from around the world: “We love you, Megan,” and “So proud of you.” Support from global fans reflected a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ idols. Megan smiled warmly while reading the comments. She seemed relieved and happy to share her truth with fans who accept her completely.

Lara speaks openly about coming out and identity

Lara, 20, had previously revealed that she is a lesbian during a livestream in March. She said she had known her identity since before the age of eight. During auditions, she feared rejection and worried it might cost her a chance to debut. After coming out, Lara said fans’ support helped her feel proud of herself. “Coming out is scary,” she added. “But being queer is part of who I am, and I’m not ashamed.” She also shared that being a person of color added another challenge to her experience.

Global girl groups support coming out in queer-friendly spaces

KATSEYE was formed through the global audition show “The Debut: Dream Academy” in June last year. Six members were chosen from over 120,000 applicants: Megan, Lara, Daniela, Manon, Sophia, and Yoonchae. Their recent single “Gnarly” entered both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. On Korean forums like theqoo, reactions to Megan’s coming out were calm and unsurprised. Two members are openly queer, and fans speculate that Manon may be queer as well. Daniela has stated she is heterosexual. This makes queer members the majority in the group. Some asked if coming out is now a trend in global girl groups. Others explained that many fanbases are queer-friendly, especially in international K-pop communities. Because of that, idols feel safer coming out without fear of backlash.

KATSEYE Success Highlights HYBE’s Global Strategy

KATSEYE success shows how HYBE’s global system and training create powerful, fast-rising stars. All four HYBE girl groups, including KATSEYE, entered the Billboard Hot 100, proving K-pop’s expanding global reach.

Here’s a link to theqoo.

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