HYBE Girl Group Member’s Kissing Photo With Alleged Boyfriend Sparks Heated Debate

She’s been accused of “queerbaiting.”
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KATSEYE’s Lara is the next member to face relationship rumors.

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In a photo shared on multiple platforms, a person alleged to be Lara is in a photo strip from a photo booth alongside a man. The two are cuddled close together, and in the middle photo, they are touching their tongues together in a version of a kiss.

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It is unclear when the image was taken, but the intimate nature seems to point to the assumption that the pair were in a relationship. Several other members have had dating rumors circulate, but an additional layer to Lara’s has sparked debate.

Earlier this year, Lara came out as queer in an unexpected move for an idol.

KATSEYE’s Lara Comes Out As Queer, Admits Past Fears That Her Sexuality Would Ruin Her Debut

Some online have accused the idol of “queerbaiting” after her alleged relationship with a man has surfaced, claiming she used her attraction to women as a way of gaining fans.

On the other hand, Lara’s identification as queer does not limit her attraction to women and similar rhetoric made against women who identify as bisexual is considered biphobic. Many fans remarked on this, defending the idol and her sexuality.

 

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