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He’s the First Openly-Gay K-Pop Idol in Korea

He’s the First Openly-Gay K-Pop Idol in Korea

Artist Holland becomes the first gay K-Pop idol to express his sexuality before his debut released his first single earlier this week.

January 25, 2018
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The first K-Pop idol to come out of the closet before his debut released his first single earlier this week!
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Meet Holland, y’all.
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On January 21, Holland dropped the music video for “Neverland”, a mellow, alternative R&B track that centers on the romance between two lovers as they go through life. We previously reported on Marshall Bang, a Korean-American being the first openly-gay singer in K-pop, but his sound is more distinctively alt-R&B than pop.
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Look how adorable they are!
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The video features a rare, same-sex kiss in the history of K-Pop, leading to a 19+ rating.
Throughout, we see him and his partner in a beautiful aesthetic that captures not only our eyes but our hearts.
And while he’s an independent artist, “Neverland” already hit one million views in the first 24 hours — a rare feat in K-Pop!
Following his debut, Holland officially joins South Korea’s small community of LGBTQ celebrities, including Hong Suk-chun and Harisu.
Congratulations on your debut, Holland! We look forward to your success!
Check out “Neverland” below:
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      Carl Samson

      Carl Samson is a Senior Editor for NextShark

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