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Hi BPP! Before you run off, lose your mind over D-Day, etc., there's a question I have, only tangentially related to BTS, and I don't know who else could give me a knowledgeable opinion. I've read some harsh criticism of Taehyung for his friendship with Park Bo Gum because PBG is homophobic. These Tae critics (possibly antis) talk as though this is a well-known fact. But Googling I couldn't find definitive evidence that he is homophobic. I see that PBG was raised in and still belongs to a non-mainstream, anti-LGBTQ Christian church and this seems to be the basis for thinking he's personally anti-LGBTQ. My understanding is that essentially all Korean Christian churches are anti-LGBTQ. (Is that right?) Are Tae's critics jumping to unwarranted conclusions? If Tae and Bo Gum aren't particularly close, would Tae even know one way or the other? Or am I being naïve? From life experience, I'm wary of Christians I don't know well but also aware that for some, their faith, particularly the one they were raised in, is too important for them to let go despite being/open to/loving LGBTQ people. Sorry if this is too off-topic from all the fun mayhem going on right now!!!

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Hi @babyyourelemonade,

I don't recall seeing any definitive proof that Bogum is homophobic outside of his (apparent) religious beliefs which just seem to me to be 'conservative protestant'. The religious leader Lee Cho Suk is known more for his association to Park than any of his church practices. But even just as an average Korean guy, Bogum being homophobic wouldn't be surprising. Most Korean people are homophobic whether or not they're religious. The more open-minded people believe in a 'don't ask don't tell' approach, and a growing tiny minority are fully accepting.

The question of Bogum's homophobia in k-pop circles is kind of funny to me because he's been accused of everything from being gay himself and just in the closet, to being an unabashed homophobe, to being a self-hating gay homophobe. And all these theories (circulated by k-drama and k-pop stans) are mostly based on how he interacts with fellow celebrities, and guilt by association to his church/cult. But he's attended other churches at various points and there's no definitive proof Bogum today is homophobic. The reason anybody this side of the internet cares is because of Tae, and that fact alone colours what many people think Bogum believes.

Meaning, for people who already dislike Tae, they're more inclined to think his bff is definitely homophobic, while people who are indifferent to Tae could believe either possibility, and those who love Tae (especially taekookers), believe Bogum could be gay himself, just in the closet. This split in beliefs is very typical for k-pop lol. I kinda wish more people just let that man be.

Bogum's views are not something that have ever registered for me much, I don't really think about or follow him ever, so sorry if this answer isn't all that helpful for you. All the above is what I've observed though.

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EDIT: I just saw your question on if all Korean churches are anti-LGBT+, my family isn't religious so I can't say definitively... I don't have any experience going to them, but given the overall culture I'd hazard a guess that yeah most churches in Korea are homophobic.

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