Gay K-Pop Star Directly Mentions Homophobia Among Idols

Openly gay K-Pop singer Holland recently opened up about homophobia in K-Pop, answering the question many LGBTQ+ fans have been asking for years.

Holland opened up about his eight years in the K-Pop industry during a Q&A on X, inviting fans to ask him anything. Fans didn’t waste the opportunity to find out more about Holland’s experiences in South Korean entertainment given his sexuality, with one asking, “Is there a lot of homophobia in the industry?”

Surprisingly, Holland revealed that there’s “almost none,” and that things are becoming more supportive in the industry over time.

there’s almost none. if anything, i think the industry is actually becoming more supportive as k-pop gains popularity in the west. people in the industry know better than anyone that this is the right direction, and that it also makes sense from a business perspective. the world…

— HOLLAND (@HOLLAND_vvv) August 28, 2026

Another fan pushed further, asking whether Holland has ever faced discrimination from any fellow K-Pop idols. In response, the star shared that he’s actually never been mistreated by his peers, bringing up a heartwarming experience befriending an unnamed male idol.

no, no one has ever treated me badly or felt like they could treat me however they wanted.

not long ago, i met an idol friend who i’ve always openly said i’m a fan of. he was the one who came up to me first, thanked me for supporting him, and we ended up becoming friends.

he…

— HOLLAND (@HOLLAND_vvv) August 28, 2026

While it’s still rare for idols to open up about their sexuality, several have “come out” over the past few years, including JUST B’s Bain and KATSEYE’s Lara.