When doing a live broadcast recently, Leeteuk answered various questions from the audience. There was a question about whether Leeteuk preferred girls or boys.
Super Junior's Leeteuk is in the spotlight after doing a live broadcast. The reason is, the idol born in 1983 gave hints about his sexual orientation. This moment immediately shocked netizens, especially the LGBTQ+ community.
When broadcasting live, Leeteuk answered various questions from the audience. There was one question that really became a hot topic because it asked whether Leeteuk preferred girls or boys.
Unexpectedly, Leeteuk gave a surprising answer. "Comments ask whether I like men or women? I like both. I'm not the type who doesn't like certain people," he answered.
However, Leeteuk cannot openly reveal his sexual orientation because he is reluctant to be exposed to controversy. "If I answer questions like that too directly, it will cause controversy," he added.
Leeteuk's remarks resulted in an explosion of reactions because many claimed that Leeteuk indirectly acknowledged himself as bisexual, a sexual minority who likes more than one sex or gender.
"He is the king of bisexual![sic!]," wrote one netizen. "We support open kings[sic!]," added another. "Being queer in a K-pop group takes a lot of courage. Congratulations our bisexual king![sic!]," said another netizen.
However, there were also some Koreans who explained that his statement could have been taken out of context. Leeteuk's reluctance to cause controversy may have more to do with social differences between men and women.
Regardless of whether Leeteuk is bisexual or not, many internet users still appreciate this K-pop icon because they are seen as supporting the community. This is not the first time Leeteuk has publicly shown his support for LGBTQ+.
Leeteuk once comforted a transgender person who was open about their concerns about not being accepted by society. Leeteuk said, "At times like this, you can just let it go, and talk comfortably, you have no reason to feel guilty. Jungho (the transgender's name), I hope you can live your life, understand?" (wk/charity)
