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savagegood · 9 months

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@shinjiroatae1126: To all my fans, today was a very special day for me. 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. I am a gay man. It has taken me a long time to be able to say I am gay. I could not even say it to myself. However, I’ve come to realize it is better, both for me, and for the people I care about, including my fans, to live life authentically than to live a life never accepting who I truly am. I hope people who are struggling with the same feeling will find courage and know they are not alone.

ps, he’s released a new song, “into the light”, which you can watch here. part of the proceeds from the single will go to lgbtq+ organisations

@shinjiroatae1126: July 26th, 2023 was a big day for me. I finally gathered the courage to come out to the public as a gay man. I am grateful to have received media coverage from multiple platforms both within Japan and overseas.

To be honest, I was extremely anxious before all of this happened. However, I've been pleasantly surprised to discover the overwhelming amount of positive feedback pouring in from both my fans and people who have come across the news about me. It's heartwarming to see that my story is being acknowledged from all around the world, and this brings me immense joy. Although they may be baby steps, I sense that this world is gradually moving into the light. Yesterday, I made an announcement about resuming my career as an artist. I also released a new song titled “Into The Light”. The music video for the song is also on YouTube now. This song is packed with the emotions and thoughts leading up to this point, including my decision to come out. Living with anxieties and struggles is not limited to just LGBTQ+ individuals. I hope this song can be a source of encouragement for anyone carrying such emotions. I've aimed for it to become a song that can uplift those with similar feelings. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Pride House Tokyo, Japan’s first permanent LGBTQ+ center, and ReBit, an organization providing resources and support for LGBTQ+ youth. I hope this song will touch many hearts.🙏🌈

At first, there was total silence. Then, there were shrieks, wild applause, weeping and shouts of “I love you!”

Fans of Shinjiro Atae, a J-pop idol who has been on a nearly two-year performance hiatus, had come to hear him talk about “the challenge of my life.” Standing onstage in a dark auditorium in front of 2,000 fans in central Tokyo on Wednesday night, he revealed something he has kept hidden for most of his life: He is gay.

“I respect you and believe you deserve to hear this directly from me,” he said, reading from a letter he had prepared. “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. I am a gay man.”

Such an announcement is extremely unusual in conservative Japan, the only G7 country that has not legalized same-sex unions. Earlier this summer, the Japanese Parliament passed an L.G.B.T.Q rights bill but it had been watered down by the political right, stating that there “should be no unfair discrimination” against gay and transgender people.

In making a public declaration, the 34-year-old Mr. Atae, who spent two decades performing with AAA, a hit Japanese pop group, before embarking on a solo career, said he wanted his fans to know his true self. He also hopes to comfort those who might be grappling with anxieties about their sexuality.

“I don’t want people to struggle like me,” he said.

AAA debuted in 2005, with Mr. Atae, the youngest member, forgoing high school. He performed mostly as a dancer, and began appearing in TV series and movies.

His sexuality perplexed him. “It was a time when on TV, comedians would say two men kissing was gross,” he said. If anyone asked if he had a girlfriend, he just said he was too busy working.

Activists said they could not recall an instance when a Japanese pop star of his stature had publicly declared they were gay, because of anxieties about losing fans or sponsors.

“I think he has decided to come out in order to change Japan,” said Gon Matsunaka, a director and adviser to Pride House Tokyo, a support center for the gay and transgender community.

The decision to open up about his sexuality, he said, evolved over seven years of living in Los Angeles, where he saw how freely gay couples could show affection in public and built an extensive support network.

“Everyone was so open,” he said. “People would talk about their vulnerabilities. In Japan, people think it’s best not to talk about those things.”

Mr. Atae’s decision, he said, was not political. All he wanted, he said, was to “normalize” being gay. Coming out, he knew, would likely draw criticism. “Whatever you do, there will be haters,” he said. “I can only focus on the people I might be helping.”

#this made my week :')#please give his new song a listen and leave him a lovely comment on instagram #shinjiro atae #aaa #japan #jpop #queer #lgbt #lgbtq #gay #long post

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mineonmain · 9 months

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[everyone please go read his caption written by himself, reading his own words is more poignant than any article screenshot i could ever send]

#shinjiro atae #idk this king but we stan #jpop #coming out #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtq community #lgbtq+#good for you king #he did it while performing in the middle of a concert too #what an iconic move #japan if you suppress him i will fite #(ง'̀-'́)ง #Instagram

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ecoamerica · 23 days

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beardedmrbean · 9 months

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That's nice to hear, good it's going well

#Shinjiro Atae #jpop #lgbt news #lgbt

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awesomefringey · 9 months

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"Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae came out as gay and it was warmly received by his fans. He shared it with an auditorium filled with thousands in Tokyo." It's a huge deal , especially for Japan

WOW! I've just looked up an article, I don't know him, but I'm a bit teary eyed. This is so brave and absolutely incredible. I'm so happy for him!

“I respect you and believe you deserve to hear this directly from me,” he said, reading from a letter he had prepared. “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. I am a gay man.”

At first, there was total silence. Then, there were shrieks, wild applause, weeping and shouts of “I love you!”

#ask #why the music industry sucks #closeting #shinjiro atae #coming out #j-pop

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poetry-protest-pornography · 9 months

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SHINJIRO / Into the Light - Music Video -

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This is the new song from Shinjiro Atae, the jpop artist who just came out as gay, and it is a beautifully hopeful, soft coming out love song, and I'm Very in my feelings about it.

Please go give it a listen.

#shinjiro atae #coming out #love songs #Youtube

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robynochs · 9 months

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Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay & his fans embrace him.

From his new single, "Into the Light":

“I spent so long being these versions of myself/I forgot who I was, I was somebody else/You give me something I’ve been missing my whole life/I’m coming into the light.”

#shinjiro atae #AAA

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questintheskies · 9 months

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7/27/23 Misako Uno Instagram Update

#takahiro nishijima #nishijima takahiro #nissy #shuta sueyoshi #sueyoshi shuta #mitsuhiro hidaka #hidaka matsuhiro #sky-hi #shinjiro atae #atae shinjiro #トリプル・エー #misako uno #uno misako #宇野実彩子 #aaa #attack all around #jpop idol #jpop

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mlm-rep · 9 months

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Shinjiro Atae is mlm!

#shinjiro atae #j pop #lgbt history #lgbtq community #lgbt #lgbt rights #lgbtq #lgbtpeople #mlm #mlm positivity #mlm pride #mlm representation

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dailyjpop · 9 months

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Shinjiro Atae - Into the Light

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#shinjiro atae #shinjiro atae into the light #aaa #his coming out story really inspired me so i wanted to feature his song #jpop #j-pop #jpop recommendation #j-pop recommendation #Spotify #Youtube

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atasue · 9 months

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SHINJIRO / Into the Light - Music Video -

#shinjiro atae #atae shinjiro #into the light #music video #2023 #Youtube

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whoreforlarrystuff · 9 months

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With Shinjiro Atae just coming out as gay, I don’t understand why people think closeting doesn’t exist. It certainly does. Harry and Louis are doing the best they can with the circumstances they are in

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Full agree! We’ve definitely seen a shift when it comes to Lou especially this tour. As long as the boys feel supported, that’s all that matters.

And here’s a link to the article about Shinjiro Atae

#louis tomlinson #harry styles #shinjiro atae

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chisaiyume · 2 months

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