'2.29 Million Subscriber' YouTuber Shin Sajang Reveals Reason for Coming Out: "It Was Hard Living a Life of Lies"

Creator Shin Sajang (real name Shin Yi, 34), who has 2.29 million subscribers, has spoken candidly about his life following his coming out.

Shin recently revealed that he is a member of the LGBTQ+ community by sharing a photo taken with his girlfriend at the Seoul Queer Culture Festival on his social media. He stated, "As I began my career as a creator, I naturally ended up hiding it, but now I want to show my true self without hiding anymore," adding, "I will continue to be the hardworking Shin Sajang that you know."

Following this, Shin released a 'Coming Out Q&A' video on his YouTube channel, where he took the time to personally answer questions about his decision to come out, his relationship, his family, and his experiences living as a sexual minority.

Explaining the reason for his decision to go public, Shin said, "I used to be open about my orientation until I was a college student. I started hiding it for personal reasons when I began my career as a creator, but as I got older, it became difficult to not even be able to hold hands with my girlfriend in public, and to constantly have to lie when asked, 'Why aren't you married?' or 'Do you have a boyfriend?' I felt like a life where I always had to lie was a fake life."

Regarding when he first realized his sexual orientation, Shin mentioned it was during middle school, adding, "I didn't originally intend to live openly, but after being outed, the whole school found out. After that, I naturally started living openly." He maintained a cautious stance, saying, "I have a girlfriend now, but she is a non-celebrity, so I will not go into detail."

Regarding the reactions of those around him, Shin said, "My parents already know (about my sexual orientation), and while I don't think they fully understand it yet, they are trying to." He expressed his affection for his girlfriend, saying, "She is someone who makes me a better person. She is someone I can learn a lot from and rely on, both in terms of her actions and her mindset."

Finally, Shin sent a message of support to other sexual minorities, saying, "Coming out is different for everyone, so there is no single right answer. I hope my coming out can be a source of courage for someone. There are more people like us than you think. I hope you stay strong."

Shin Sajang has gained popularity for his various videos featuring play with items such as slime and 'wak-ppu-bol' (a type of toy ball).



Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | SBS Entertainment News
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