KATSEYE’s Lara Rajagopalan, referred to as Lara, has formally come out as queer in a collection of latest posts on the South Korean internet platform WeVerse.In messages posted on Monday, Lara opened up about her sexual identification and famous that she has recognized she was queer at the very least since was 8 years outdated.”I knew I used to be half fruitcake after I was like 8, so I actually was wanting all people. Actually, in all probability earlier than 8,” she wrote.She additionally mirrored on her fears of not having the ability to debut when the information got here out in the course of the audition program “Dream Academy.” Lara additional confessed she was terrified of whether or not folks would settle for her as soon as they came upon about her sexual identification. Regardless of her fears, the idol expressed gratitude for the love she obtained from her followers, noting that the assist helped her really feel snug and assured.”You all had been so, so good about it and gave me a lot love and assist, and it made me really feel so assured in who I’m,” Lara added.KATSEYE’s Lara comes out as queer through Weverse:“I knew i used to be half fruitcake when i used to be like 8 so i actually was wanting all people. Actually in all probability earlier than 8. Isn’t “half fruitcake” such a great way to clarify it with out saying it?” pic.twitter.com/0syKRpszuc— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 24, 2025
Lara’s popping out is especially vital, particularly within the Okay-pop business the place KATSEYE has robust ties regardless of being marketed as a world group. Only a few idols have come out and are overtly queer, together with notable figures corresponding to MRSHLL, Aquinas, Som Hein, and former Wassup member Jiae.Queerness within the Okay-pop business means artists typically battle to search out assist and face discrimination. This comes regardless of the business steadily participating in queerbaiting.KATSEYE, fashioned by a partnership between Hybe and Geffen Data, debuted in the summertime of 2024. The group consists of six members from various backgrounds: Lara, Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae.Since debuting, KATSEYE has already launched a number of hit singles, together with “Debut” and “Contact,” with the latter turning into a sensation on TikTok.
