K-pop star Lara Raj, 19, comes out as queer, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation in K-pop.

Lara Raj, a 19-year-old member of the K-pop group KATSEYE, came out as queer, making her one of the first openly LGBTQ+ artists in the conservative K-pop industry. Lara, who is Indian-American, shared her journey and fears of coming out, but received strong support from fans, which emboldened her to reveal her sexuality. Her announcement is seen as a significant step for queer representation in K-pop.