THE BOYZ’s Kevin Has Been Openly Supporting The LGBTQIA+ Community For Years — Here Are 8 Times He Proved He’s A True Ally

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THE BOYZ‘s Kevin has received much praise from fans for openly showing support for the LGTBQIA+ community on several occasions.

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Though many K-Pop idols choose to steer away from topics that are still considered controversial by some, others are now beginning to speak out in support, pointing out that, as role models, idols are in a unique position to show support and make a positive difference for those who need it.

There was actually an atmosphere of caution around idols speaking their minds around that time. But I thought I could say that anyway. Idols don’t just sing and dance on stage—they can also be role models for people, and someone who is always by their side for others.

— LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura

Kevin is one such idol, as fans have been praising him for being openly supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community for years, as well as of other important issues like gender inequality.

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Here are 8 times Kevin showed he’s a true ally!

1. He watched Pose

Kevin brought up on more than one occasion that he enjoyed watching the American show Pose, which centers around the (predominantly Latino and African-American) drag ball culture scene in New York during the 1980’s and 1990’s.

2. He corrected himself and used Sam Smith’s correct pronouns

After mistakenly using the wrong pronouns for British artist Sam Smith, Kevin immediately apologized and politely made the correction.

Fans were glad to see how he took responsibility for his mistake and showed his respect!

3. Shows appreciation for art that challenges traditional gender roles

Kevin and his fellow members Jacob and Eric talked about SHINee‘s Taemin and his iconic song “Move,” with Kevin showing appreciation for how it challenges traditional gender roles.

4. Supports fans who come out as LGBTQIA+

Kevin and his members have given very warm support for their fans who came out as queer!

5. He’s a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race

Kevin is a big fan of the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race…

…and in fact, his favorite drag queen is gender fluid!

6. He’s made thoughtful book recommendations

Kevin has given great book recommendations that show how thoughtful he is. Not only did he recommend Madeline Miller‘s Circe in 2019 (a feminist re-imagining of the character of Circe in The Odyssey)…

…but he also recommended her popular book The Song of Achilles, which centers around the same-sex relationship between the mythical hero Achilles and his lover Patroclus.

7. He wears clothes that show his support

Kevin was seen wearing a ‘gender equality’ shirt on more than one occasion…

…as well as a hat from Adidas‘s pride collection.

8. He hilariously joked about not knowing what a ‘het’ is

Kevin made many fans laugh when he once made a small joke about not knowing what a ‘het’ (or ‘heterosexual’) is.

Source: Twitter
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