Lara, a member of HYBE and Geffen Records’ multinational girl group KATSEYE, has publicly come out, earning admiration and support from fans worldwide.
During a conversation with fans on Weverse on March 24, Lara opened up about her sexual identity, reflecting on the fears she faced before coming out, particularly as a person of color.
“Coming out can be scary,” she admitted. “And for me, it felt even more daunting because of the added layer of being a person of color.”
Despite her initial apprehension, Lara shared that she has come out to her family and expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering support she has received.
“I knew i was half fruitcake when i was like 8 so i really was wanting everybody. Honestly probably before 8. Isn’t “half fruitcake” such a good way to explain it without saying it?”
“I’m incredibly thankful to the people in my life and my fans for standing by me,” she said. “I’m proud of who I am. Being gay isn’t something I’m ashamed of, it’s a part of me.”
Last year, fans also discovered evidence on Lara’s TikTok, including a 2021 comment in which she confirmed she liked women, as well as her participation in Pride events—suggesting she might be part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, some argued that this information surfaced when Lara was younger and that it’s inappropriate to draw conclusions about her sexuality based on it. This sparked a heated debate among netizens.
Born in 2005, Lara is an Indian-American artist who debuted with KATSEYE in June last year. The six-member group, created through HYBE and Geffen Records’ global girl group project, aims to bring a localized K-pop experience to the American market.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of love and support, praising Lara for her honesty, bravery, and authenticity.
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