Hong Seok-cheon
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From an article about Korean gay movies and sexuality in Korea’s film industry in general. Speaking of openly gay actor Hong Seok-cheon:
When Hong came out of the closet in 2000, Korean society was shocked to the core. Since then, his career has been like a roller-coaster ride.
First, the phone stopped ringing as nobody was willing to offer him work. He went into hiding, and contemplated suicide.
Today, he has plenty of work, has published a book on how to become financially independent - he owns several restaurants in Itaewon - but above all he is comfortable being in public.
“It’s not that people are crazy about anyone being homosexual, but the idea is out and being accepted that you can be different,” the actor said.
Are Koreans opening up about sexuality?
