Eugene Lee Yang — PICS

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June 15, 2019 6:50PM EDT

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Eugene Lee Yang at the House 99 Launch

Eugene Lee Yang at the House 99 Launch — Eugene Lee Yang attends the House 99 Launch in West Hollywood on Aug. 20, 2018. He grew up in Pfuegerville, Texas as the only son of Korean immigrants along with two sisters. He made a name for himselg as a video producer when her went to work for Buzzdfeed in 2013. He created such viral videos as ‘If Disney Princes Were Real’ which got over 75 million views as well as ‘Women’s Ideal Body Types Throughout History’ which has 47 million views. A year later he formed The Try Guys along with Ned Fulmer, Keith Habersberger, and Zach Kornfeld. Their online show features them attempting such challenges as baking a pie without a recipe and eating every item on the menu at Taco Bell. On June 15, 2019, Eugene came out as gay in a powerful music video. He wrote “”I created this music video as my personal way of coming out as a proud gay man who has many unheard, specific stories to tell. I withheld because of fear and shame shaped by my background but I promise to give my full truth in the rest of my life’s work.”

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Eugene Lee Yang at the 14th Annual Unforgettable Gala

Eugene Lee Yang at the 14th Annual Unforgettable Gala — Eugene Lee Yang attends the 14th Annual Unforgettable Gala in Los Angeles on Dec. 12, 2015.

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Eugene Lee Yang at BuzzFeed’s Queer Prom

Eugene Lee Yang at BuzzFeed’s Queer Prom — Eugene Lee Yang attends BuzzFeed’s Inaugural Queer Prom at Siren Studios on in Los Angeles on May 13, 2017. He officially came out as gay on June 15, 2019 in an epic music video.

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Eugene Lee Yang At Nylon Midnight Garden Party

Eugene Lee Yang At Nylon Midnight Garden Party — Eugene Lee Yang at Nylon Midnight Garden Party, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2017

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Eugene Lee Yang poses on a red carpet.

Eugene Lee Yang poses on a red carpet. — Eugene Lee Yang
15th Annual Unforgettable Gala, Los Angeles, USA – 10 Dec 2016

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Eugene Lee Yang at TrevorLIVE

Eugene Lee Yang at TrevorLIVE — Eugene Lee Yang arrives at TrevorLIVE in Los Angeles on Dec. 2, 2018. He officially came out as gay on June 15, 2019 in an epic music video

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