‘This Is My Life’: Former JWiiver Member Cherry Comes Out As Trans During Instagram Live; Fans Show Support to K-Pop Star With Heartfelt Comments (Watch Video)
In a landmark moment in South Korean entertainment industry, former JWiiver member Chae Ryujin aka Cherry came out as a trans woman. The former 'Boys24' contestant made the big revelation with her fans during a live session on Instagram.
Ryujin Cherry, a former K-Pop idol who gained popularity as a member of the group JWiiver, grabbed headlines after coming out as a transgender woman during a recent Instagram Live. During the session, Cherry also addressed several questions related to her sexuality, including when she first realised it and the first person she came out to. Following Cherry's livestream, many fans showed their support for her with encouraging messages. ‘Love Is Love’: Linkin Park Legend Chester Bennington’s 22-Year-Old Child Draven Bennington Comes Out As Transgender on Valentine’s Day (View Post).
Ex-JWiiver Member Ryujin Cherry Comes Out As Trans
During an Instagram live on July 19, Ryujin Cherry came out as transgender. Making the revelation, the former K-Pop idol told her fan, "This isn't a hobby, it's my life. I'm trans. Because I wasn't an ordinary person, I couldn't reveal everything from the start. My goal was to take it slow. I'm just going with my goal."
K-Pop Idol Cherry Comes Out As Trans
Following her revelation, fans asked her a few questions regarding her sexual identity, which she calmly answered. When a fan asked about the first time she realised she was different, Cherry responded, "A lot of people ask me this, but there was no trigger or anything like that. Ive felt like this since I was born and there's no specific reason. Since my childhood days, Ive always been a little confused." (Translations as shared by Ryujin fan page on X). Cherry also shared that she first informed her sister Yoona about her identity.
After Cherry made the revelation, fans cheered for her and showed her support with positive comments. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a user wrote, "She's gorgeous omg, I didnt know about her before but i'm so happy for her." Another wrote, ", I'm so happy she felt comfortable to tell us."
Fans Show Support to Cherry After She Came Out As Trans
So Happy for Her
Exactly!
Yes, It's – She/Her
For Real!
During the live, Cherry confirmed that she would like to be referred to with She/Her pronouns. In an Instagram post on July 21, Cherry also thanked her international fans for showering her with so much love and positive comments following her revelation. ‘Better’ Singer Khalid Publicly Comes Out As Gay Through Bold Post on X, Opens Up About His Sexuality and Says ‘It Ain’t Nobodies Business!’.
Cherry’s Latest Instagram Post
Cherry, formerly known as Ryujin, first gained recognition in 2016 through the South Korean reality show Boys24. She later debuted as a member of the boy group JWiiver under Starweave Entertainment.
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