TOKYO (AP)– Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae stated he is gay in an psychological announcement at a follower occasion that was warmly invited in a nation where the federal government does not lawfully identify LGBTQ equal rights.
“What I’m going to tell you now may not be something you expect or hope to hear. Perhaps some of you may need time to understand,” Atae informed fans at the occasion in Tokyo on Wednesday.
“For years, I struggled to accept a part of myself … But now after all I have been through, I finally have the courage to open up to you about something,” he stated. “I am a gay man.”
As he choked up, fans applauded, claiming “hang in there!” as well as praising.
Atae done for 15 years in the extremely preferred team AAA prior to it took place a respite in 2020. He’s been based in Los Angeles recently as well as is going after a solo profession in the United …