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Singer Holland reveals he was attacked and called a "dirty gay"
BY K-Soul · May 5, 2022
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Singer Holland garnered much attention when he became the first artist in the K-pop industry to come out as gay and embrace his identity in the open.
Holland has been actively showing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, being very open and honest about his sexuality. He has been praised for his openness and courage in promoting as a gay artist in South Korea, a very conservative country.
However, Holland recently faced a harsh ordeal when an unknown man came up to him and punched him in the face just because he was gay. Holland wrote on his Twitter, "Last night, I was walking around Itaewon with my manager and a friend. Suddenly, a stranger man approached me and hit me on the face twice, calling me ‘a dirty gay’. Now I have a scar on my face and I’m going to the hospital soon."
He also wrote in Korean, "This is clearly a hate crime. Being exposed to violence just because I came out as being gay is absolutely unacceptable."
오늘 새벽 친구와 매니저와 함께 이태원 길을 걷던 도중 한 모르는 남성이 저를 게이라는 이유로 얼굴을 두번 가격하였습니다. 얼굴에 상처가 남았고 곧 병원에 갈 예정입니다. 이것은 명백한 혐오범죄입니다. 제가 커밍아웃한 게이라는 이유로 폭력에 노출되는 일은 절대 있어서는 안되는 일입니다. pic.twitter.com/XZ9NjXmEcl
— HOLLAND (@HOLLAND_vvv) May 5, 2022
He continued to write, "I reported to the police and I hope the case is well solved. This should never happen to anybody in this world, no matter who you are. I wish our world is filled with more love and hope rather than hate and violence.."
I reported to the police and I hope the case is well solved.
— HOLLAND (@HOLLAND_vvv) May 5, 2022
This should never happen to anybody in this world, no matter who you are. I wish our world is filled with more love and hope rather than hate and violence.
Since the tweet, many Holland fans have been sharing their support for the artist and hoping he recovers quickly.
I'm actually crying at the thought of something like this happening to such a sweet and hard working angel like you @HOLLAND_vvv
— Jackie🍀🌼 (@Jackie070196) May 5, 2022
Your Harlings will NEVER stop loving & supporting you. You are our sunshine and you will always be the brightest star in the sky for us 💙✨
사랑해요 pic.twitter.com/9Bn30b94Uh
We love you so much Holland. I hope you find justice. I also hope you find healing help. Emotionally and physically. Always remember that so many of us love you so dearly. Your artistry and talent and bravery make our lives And the world better. Sending so much love.
— people feel something when you sing (@JamasSara) May 5, 2022
Get well soon my love. I’m so sorry that happend to you. I hope justice will be served.
— Nadja ☻ (@Nadja_Life15) May 5, 2022
oh no get well soon ;_;
— Kukkii คุกกี้ 🌈🍪 | VegasPete brainrot 🍷⛓️ | (@nobunny_y) May 5, 2022
That's awful. We really still have a long way to go before all of us are accepted by society the way we are. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
I hope they catch this person. I’m so sorry this happened to you. This shouldn’t happen to anyone. You should be free to love who you love, and be who you are without fear of being harmed. Sending you love ❤️
— Ann⁷ (@Shewillwritefor) May 5, 2022
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