Thread by @grandpadongdong, Kim Minsung and asexuality, a threadHappy #AceDayOfVisibility ~Former Topp Dogg member Hansol [...]

Kim Minsung and asexuality, a thread
Happy #AceDayOfVisibility ~

Former Topp Dogg member Hansol (Kim Minsung) came out as asexual on Aug 19 2017.
He is now known as NAVINCI since he left the group.

Instagram cr. @/another_minsung
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"I have been thinking a lot. I'm... I'm asexual. I don't like anyone, I just like myself. I'll probably never get married. I just like my friends and family."

It has also been speculated that he is also aromantic*.

YouTube trans cr. Rawpewpew

*
Aromantic: Someone who doesn't experience romantic attraction to anyone.

Asexual: Someone who doesn't experience sexual attraction to anyone.

Both asexuality and aromanticism are part of the asexual-spectrum. "Ace" is an umbrella term for people who identify as such.

Minsung shared more about his thoughts and feelings about asexuality on a now-deleted Instagram post from Dec 15 2017.

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Full article: https://channel-korea.com/controversies-topp-dogg-hansol/
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Although asexuality is not a mental disorder nor a sexual dysfunction, a link is found between asexuality and psychiatric symptoms.

This linkage is thought to be a consequence of the social stigmatization against asexuality.

As a result, asexuals might experience more psychological distress due to the lack of social approval and support.

Asexuality is often overlooked by both cishet and LGBTQ+ communities, it is often called the "invisible sexuality".

Read more:
https://blogs.iu.edu/kinseyinstitute/2018/04/13/asexuality-sexual-orientation/

TW/ suicidal tendencies

Minsung struggles with social anxiety and depression.
He has worried fans in the past after being seen with wounds and expressing his suicidal thoughts.

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Although we don't know for sure if his struggle with mental health is linked to him being asexual, we can speculate that the social stigma that comes with it and expectations from being a K-pop idol might have worsened it.

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There is also a debate over whether sexualities under the asexuality spectrum are part of the LGBTQ+ community and whether it should expand to include all sexualities other than heterosexuality.

(I personally assumed it was part of the LGBTQ+ community in the first place.)

Since some asexuals identify as cisgender and heteroromantic, they get put under the umbrella of "cishet" and their struggle with their sexuality is disregarded supposedly because they don't experience the same systematic oppression as LGBTQ+ folks.

Some asexuals identify as gay romantic or biromantic, but because asexuals don't "express" their sexuality they are arguably less oppressed than LGBTQ+ folks.

Which is why asexuality gets overlooked and discarded from both cishet and LGBTQ+ communities.

Although the social stigma against asexuals isn't as strong or violent as LGBTQ+'s, asexuals exist, their experience should not be ignored and they deserve support.

Read more: https://medium.com/lgbtq-american-history-for-the-people/recently-there-has-been-some-debate-online-over-whether-or-not-asexuality-truly-belongs-in-the-b23a28a20c21

Should Asexuals Be Included in the LGBTQ+ Community?

Recently, there has been some debate online over whether or not asexuality truly belongs in the LGBTQ+ acronym and community. There are…

https://medium.com/lgbtq-american-history-for-the-people/recently-there-has-been-some-debate-online-over-whether-or-not-asexuality-truly-belongs-in-the-b23a28a20c21

Kim Minsung (NAVINCI), more than an asexual man, is also an amazing artist.
Being asexual doesn't mean he can't be "sexy".
As a dancer, he shines best with that style.

YouTube: Hansol/Minsung (UI - Jam Jam)

His energy is also amazing on more upbeat songs!

YouTube: Hansol/Minsung (P!nk - Slut Like You)

You can also find a new version of his choreography from 1997 Dance Studio~
YouTube:

He is now found as a choreographer at 1997 Dance Studio under the name NAVINCI.

The most recent video from him to this date is his cover of Boss B*tch.

Youtube: NAVINCI (Doja Cat - Boss B*tch)

Here are more examples of him dancing in a conventionally "feminine" way although what has gender have to do with dance? Nothing~
The man's just dancing and he's rocking!

YouTube: NAVINCI (SAAY - Circle)

He also rocks crop tops!!!

Since Twitter removed the Beyoncé video, you can watch it on Youtube.

Youtube: NAVINCI (Beyoncé - Run the World)

TW/ Mention/depiction of self-harm on the full video

He has a YouTube channel but doesn't post much on it.
I just want to highlight his Glass Mask Story video which is really beautiful.

YouTube: NAVINCI - Glass Mask Story

End of thread. Thank you for reading!
Apologies for any mistakes I might have made.

• Kim Minsung (NAVINCI)
IG: @/another_minsung: https://www.instagram.com/another_minsung/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofbPbAvp7wwSZof8QgfXeg

• 1997 Dance Studio
IG: @/1997_studio: https://www.instagram.com/1997_studio/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRY7fC6z4j0allrqlFz2rZw

Also, A.C.E said ace rights!
Support your ace friends!!! They have plenty of (platonic) love to give~

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