Former K-Pop Idol Yoo Dongho of Apeace Hard Launches Relationship With Male Partner
Former Apeace member Yoo Dongho has publicly revealed his relationship with his male partner through a new joint Instagram account, identifying as a 'Korean Taiwan international gay couple.'
Former K-pop idol Yoo Dongho, once a member of the group Apeace, has publicly revealed his relationship with his partner. The artist recently launched a new joint Instagram account, sharing a photo strip of the couple and identifying them as a "Korean Taiwan international gay couple."
The Instagram Reveal
The announcement was made on a new account named "Dong Ho Zi Long." The account's first post features a four-photo strip of the couple, including shots of them kissing, captioned with the words "coming soon." According to the account's bio, they are a "Korean Taiwan international gay couple." The bio also links directly to Yoo Dongho's personal Instagram, confirming his identity and making the relationship public in a move fans refer to as a "hard launch."
Who Is Yoo Dongho?
Yoo Dongho was a member of Apeace, a K-pop group that debuted in 2011 and was primarily active in the Japanese market. The group was once noted for its large number of members and maintained a dedicated fanbase in Japan for a decade before disbanding in late 2021. Since the group's activities concluded, Yoo Dongho has continued to engage with fans through his personal social media.
While active K-pop idols operate under immense pressure to maintain a curated public image, a growing number of former idols are embracing their authentic selves post-career. This trend signals a maturing fandom and a potential shift away from the industry's historically rigid expectations regarding idols' personal lives.
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