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Bain: The K-pop star who came out to the world on stage

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K-pop star Bain was the first Korean celebrity to come out as gay in recent years .

The 24-year-old was in secondary school, about 12 years old , when he realised he was gay.

Bain, whose real name is Song Byeonghee , made his debut as part of a six -member boyband, Just B.

He says he is proud to be part of the LGBTQ community.

Bain's announcement has been celebrated by both fans and South Korea's LGBTQ community.

South Korea has seen a rise in right-wing, often avowed anti-feminist beliefs in young men.

The government and the church champion conventional family values, encouraging young people to marry and have children so they can boost birth rates.

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