Becoming the First Gay Idol, Holland's Journey as a Singer in South Korea was Not Easy - Once Beaten by a Stranger

Kapanlagi.com - For K-Pop lovers, Holland is no stranger. He is an idol who openly admits to being gay to the public. This 26-year-old man appears relaxed as he is in the spotlight of netizens regarding his life choices.

Although it is no longer a secret that LGBTQ+ is still taboo in South Korea, being brave enough to admit it is extraordinary. Although there are those who criticize Holland, there are also many who support and are fans of him. KLovers, are you one of Holland's fans?

Up to this point, it has not been easy for Holland. Especially since he is the first gay K-Pop idol in South Korea. Holland is considered to be one of the successful soloists. Not only in Korea, but he also has many fans from abroad. He decided to become an idol because he was bullied when he was young. Let's take a look at Holland's career journey until he can succeed like he is now.

1. The Ins and Outs of Debuting as a K-Pop Idol

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Holland debuted as a soloist in 2018, releasing a single titled Neverland. Who would have thought? Because many agencies rejected Holland after he talked about sexual minorities in music. He actually produced the song using his own savings.

In the song Neverland, Holland clearly tells the story of a man who loves another man. He appeared total in the MV, where a gay couple was seen spending time together. Not holding back, there is a scene of Holland kissing. No wonder this MV received a rating of 19 and up.

2. Motivation to Become an Idol

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This man born in 1996 became an idol for a reason. Starting from being bullied during his youth because many could not accept Holland's sexual orientation. From that bitter past, he dared to appear in public and show his sexual identity through music.

Starting from being bullied, Holland is now successful as a singer. He has released many songs and even done a mini tour abroad. Apart from his sexual identity, Holland is really cool for fighting until he reaches this point. Even if you don't like him, you have to appreciate his work.

3. Bullied Idol and Actor

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When he was bullied during his youth, Holland actually wanted to commit suicide. He also revealed that the bullies were actually in the entertainment industry like him.

Holland also revealed that they came from the idol and actor circles. But Holland didn't want to reveal their identities, which could cause a lot of attention. I wonder how those idols and actors feel about Holland's success as a singer now?

4. Starring in BL Web Drama

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Holland is now venturing into the world of acting. He is known for starring in the Korean BL web drama titled OCEAN LIKES ME, where he acts alongside Han GiChan. The web drama has been airing since April 26, 2022.

With an interesting storyline, it's no wonder that many people enjoy watching OCEAN LIKES ME. Have any of the KLovers watched it yet? Especially since this is Holland's acting debut.

5. Assaulted by Strangers

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Recently, Holland shared his experience of being assaulted by unknown individuals. The incident occurred while he was in Itaewon, Seoul, and as a result of the violence, Holland's nose was injured. This was known because Holland shared his bad experience on his private Instagram account.

Not only did he receive physical violence, but Holland also received verbal abuse and was called a dirty gay. These netizens, whether or not Holland's lifestyle is right or wrong, have no right to judge, let alone physically assault him.

(kpl/dyn)