ZEROBASEONE Kim Jiwoong’s Concert Speech Touches LGBTQIA+ Fans
ZEROBASEONE are currently on their 2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [ππππππππ πππππ]. They most recently performed in Bangkok, Thailand.
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— ZEROBASEONE (@ZB1_official) October 6, 2024
One moment in particular has garnered attention on social media. Kim Jiwoong gave a heartfelt ending speech, stating there are no conditions for loving others. He emphasized ZEROBASEONE’s unconditional love for their fans and encouraged them to stay true to themselves.
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π¦: There are no conditions for loving and liking someone. And as much as zerose love and like us unconditionally, we love and like you just the way you are, so don't change and stay the way you are. I love you, and I love you so much pic.twitter.com/HGrVe5mMKe
— π½π°π΄ Β· Φ΄ΦΆΦΈβΎ. (@naejiwoong) October 5, 2024
The video went viral with 256.4K views on X (formerly Twitter) at the time of writing. Netizens interpreted Jiwoong’s speech as a message of acceptance and love for the LGBTQIA+ community. Many fans who identify as members of the community expressed how much Jiwoong’s message meant to them.
been trying to think about what i want to say about this cause he just makes me feel so seen and loved but i canβt really find the words – i just love him so so much guys and he has so much love to give to the world, i just wish the world would also give it back to him :( https://t.co/VpvpQPtsSf
— mari :)) π¦ (@woongninii) October 5, 2024
Reading and hearing this as a queer fan who has always struggled with her sexuality in life means the actual world I am legitimately about to cry right now https://t.co/RI6QV3sgs8
— jojo's iglooπ¬ (@sapphorae) October 5, 2024
Netizens pointed out the significance of Jiwoong’s speech in Bangkok, as Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage.Β
maybe i am exaggerating but the fact that he said these words in thailand is particularly significant, and i think he said it in this specific country on purpose π₯Ί https://t.co/b63tdcld5U
— hi (@vivrescent) October 5, 2024
jiwoong saying this in thailand where itβs such a safe space to love anyone and be who you are .. my jiwoong π₯Ή https://t.co/5kVRpFHxN3
— kaitlyn βΎβΌ (@atzlegacy) October 5, 2024
saying this in thailand specifically too.. raising the bar for allyship for every idol i love him https://t.co/V27JqAByxs
— r β’ mirror matt misser (@sswiftheart) October 6, 2024
Jiwoong is also a known BL (Boy Love) actor, having starred in Kissable Lips and Roommates of Poongduck 304 alongside Yoon Seo Bin.Β He openly introduced himself as a BL actor when he was a contestant on Boys Planet, so fans know he is an open ally.
the reason why i will love zb1 forever the most supportive group of people that create a safe space for all of their fans https://t.co/vrDlUjRmbm pic.twitter.com/JOcxB99ndq
— nissa ⾠ｑβ (@gunwookie5) October 5, 2024
We all know that the main reason of the hate train he's getting is homophobia but he dgaf about this and is still supporting LGBTQ+ community. He's so precious and the sweetest guy ever. https://t.co/adS0j7v7PK
— Marλ₯μ΄ β€οΈ Kim Jiwoong (@pikajiwoongchu) October 6, 2024
To start off with the most well-known thing: Jiwoong has acted in BLβs and always been proud and serious of his work, even talking about it on national television with a smile although netizens had been attacking him for months up until that point pic.twitter.com/yrWmCwReNg
— ami π¦ (@kjwshooter) June 7, 2024
Additionally, at the same Bangkok concert, Jiwoong reportedly nodded yes to a fanboy asking Jiwoong out on a date. The clip went viral with 599.2K views at the time of writing.
JIWOONG NODDING YES TO A FANBOY ASKING HIM ON A DATE π pic.twitter.com/66qoLETQBd
— noriβ© (@jiwoongiez) October 5, 2024
ZEROSEs appreciate Jiwoong and the rest of ZEROBASEONE for being a safe space for queer fans.
