Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae came out as gay during a concert

• Shinjiro Atae came out during a concert.
• The Japanese pop star is 35.
• He rose to fame in 2005.

Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae came out during a concert in Tokyo.

The singer’s name dominated headlines worldwide after he openly declared that he’s gay during a concert in Tokyo, Japan.

Atae revealed his sexual orientation with a powerful speech in front of thousands of fans at a concert in Tokyo.

It occurred on Wednesday, July 26, according to The New York Times.

Shinjiro Atae sends a powerful message by publicly coming out

After a brief two-year hiatus from singing, Shinjiro Atae returned to the stage before a crowd of 2,000 fans.

However, what was most admirable was the announcement he made.

«I respect you and believe you deserve to hear this directly from me.»

«For years, I struggled to accept a part of myself. But now, after all I have been through, I finally have the courage to open up to you about something. I am a gay man,» Atae stated at the concert.

Atae wanted to make the announcement at a live show

Shinjiro Atae shared on his official Instagram account that his decision to hold a concert after a two-year break was partly motivated by his desire to come out.

He wanted to tell as many fans as possible that he is gay.

«I held this event today because I wanted to tell as many of you as possible directly.»

«I hope people who are struggling with the same feeling will find courage and know they are not alone.,» Atae, said in his post.

Shinjiro Atae made his music debut in 2005

Shinjiro Atae rose to fame in 2005 as a member of the co-ed musical group AAA.

In January 2020, AAA announced that they were breaking up.

They wanted to focus on their individual careers.

Atae’s solo music career began with the release of his first album, This is Who I Am, in 2018.

The star is extremely popular in Japan

Shinjiro Atae’s career extends to fashion and acting.

Currently, Atae has over 600,000 followers on Instagram.

The artist is the founder of 446 – DOUBLE FOUR SIX, a men’s clothing brand.

Alongside his roles as a singer and entrepreneur, Atae has starred in films and television projects such as Psychic Detective Yakumo, Delicious Gakuin, Teiō, Guardian Angel, and Ramune.