Thai pop star comes out: 'I'm 100% WLW' and fans are living for it
Over the weekend, a fan asked her on Instagram if she was a woman who loves women (WLW) or bisexual. She answered the post by saying she was '100% wuhluhwuh,' or WLW. Underneath, she wrote, 'i'm gay gurrrrrrrrl.'
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Fans were quick to react to the post, though some weren't surprised by the news following a since-deleted TikTok post in November, where Latin used a trending filter called 'Do I look like a Lesbian?' and fans noted that she did.
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Whether a surprise or not, fans quickly embraced the news. 'SUCH A WIN,' wrote one fan, while another referred to Latin simply as 'mother.'
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Formed in 2019, CGM48 is the first domestic sister of the Thai group BNK48 and is named after Chiang Mai, a Northern Thailand city where they're based. They're also part of a broader international organization based on Japan's AKB48. In these groups, trainees go through an audition program (think American Idol or The Voice). After a period of popularity or activity, a member "graduates" and is usually replaced by another trainee. The graduation process usually involves a formal ceremony, and could have a song or concert dedicated to the members depending on their popularity.
Latin announced her upcoming graduation from CGM48 Team C in August a few weeks ago, with her last activity scheduled for August 24. Since CGM48 partakes in an 'idols you can meet' model that heavily leans on engagement from fans, the idols usually have to maintain a clean and neutral image. Popularity among the fans matters, and it's common for groups to change members and continue on.
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Latin's departure from the group could have played a role in her decision to come out. She's also part of a growing number of Asian artists coming out, including K-pop star Bain from JUST B in April 2025 and Katseye's Lara Rajagopalan in March 2025.
In general, Thailand is considered to be one of the more friendly nations toward the LGBTQ+ community, though same-sex marriage wasn't legalized until January 2025.
Either way, welcome to the fam, Latin! See you on the other side of idol life.
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