> At a Glance
> – Lara Raj reveals fans flooded her with “beautiful stories” after March 2025 coming-out post
> – Messages arrived from LGBTQ+ fans in India and other under-represented communities
> – Bandmate Megan Skiendiel saw similar support after June 2025 bisexual reveal
> – Why it matters: Two young pop stars show how visibility on global stages can spark acceptance in regions where queer identity is rarely discussed
Lara Raj never expected a simple post on Weverse to become a lifeline for fans thousands of miles away. The KATSEYE singer tells News Of Los Angeles that what felt routine to her landed as revolutionary for listeners who had never seen an Indian queer woman in the spotlight.
A Quiet Revelation That Roared
Raj publicly shared her sexuality in March 2025, but the moment barely registered as a milestone in her mind. “I don’t even think I realized I was coming out,” the 20-year-old recalls. Growing up between New York City and Los Angeles, she assumed everyone lived inside the same accepting bubble.
The response quickly reminded her how isolated many fans feel:
- Hundreds of direct messages from India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia
- Young fans saying her post gave them courage to come out to families
- Parents thanking her for giving their children “someone to point to”
Power in Numbers-And in Bandmates
When Megan Skiendiel followed with her own June 2025 announcement that she is bisexual, history repeated itself.
Raj notes:
> “That really made me reflect and be like, ‘Wow, this platform that we have is so powerful,’ and I’m so honored to have it.”
The two musicians now see KATSEYE as more than a pop act; it’s a megaphone for communities rarely represented in mainstream Korean-influenced pop.
Why She’ll Keep Speaking Up
Support has been “nothing but love,” Raj says, vowing to keep talking about identity in press stops, livestreams, and lyrics.
| Coming-out details | Platform | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lara Raj – queer | Weverse | March 2025 |
| Megan Skiendiel – bisexual | Weverse | June 2025 |
Raj explains the responsibility plainly:
> “KATSEYE reaches so many communities that don’t have representation across the world, and it’s so important that we use our platform to make those people feel seen and loved.”
Key Takeaways
- Raj’s low-key March 2025 post generated global fan mail praising her visibility
- Many Indian LGBTQ+ fans told her they’d “never seen anything like it”
- Bandmate Skiendiel’s June 2025 bisexual reveal echoed the supportive wave
- Both singers plan to keep highlighting queer identity in their work
With a sophomore EP on the way, Raj says she’s “very happy” she hit send on that first post-because fans everywhere are hitting send on their own truths.
