I'm Gay - Eugene Lee Yang
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Eugene comes out as gay in his original, deeply personal music video, featuring music by ODESZA.
CREDITS
Written, Directed, & Choreographed by Eugene Lee Yang
MUSIC by ODESZA
A Moment Apart” & “Intro Instrumental” - listen now at odesza.lnk.to/amaYT
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Set Photography by JD Renes Photography
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCED by 2ND TRY
Co-executive produced by Cathleen Cher
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Producer - Sally Sujin Oh
Director of Photography - Adam Lee
Production Designer - Matt Soko
Editor - Jonas Thorhallsson
Colorist - Jakob Thorhallsson
STYLING FOR EUGENE
Hair - David Dang
Makeup - Arianna Chaylene Bean
Stylist - Farren Jean Andrèa
Stylist Assistant - Kali Mackay
Hair for Ensemble - Cayla Solomon
Makeup for Ensemble - Kasha Lassien
WARDROBE DESIGNED BY
Oscar Utiérre
A-JANE
Farren Jean Andrèa
Malan Breton
STARRING
Eugene Lee Yang
Sister - Grace Yoo
Brother - Intae Kim
Mother - Terumi Shimazu
Father - Gary Murakami
Girl - Sophia Oddi
Boy - Joshua Blaine
FEATURING
Kim Chi
Jazzmyne Jay
Rhea Litré
Mayhem Miller
Curly Velasquez
Arisce Wanzer
MAIN ENSEMBLE
Jason Beaubien, Ryan Blake, Sol Deleo, Mitchell Flores, William Fryt, Mario Godiva, Delaney Goodman, Carter Lee, Jake Mason, Ava Minett, Loretta Minett, Rene Punzalan, Hector Sanchez, Donavan Sanders, Daniel Suarez, Aus Wang, Roman Young
BACKGROUND CAST
Hind Boa, Justin Chen, Isaac Chu, Felicia Coito, Maiquel Denee, Kate Duffy, Alexandria Herring, Gideon Jacob, Samuel Johnson, Dyan Jong, Aris Kakkis, Danny Lam, Jeremy Lam, Shantell Lamb, Doinelle Macabugao, Lesha McBride, Annie Nguyen, Pat Nguyen, Robyin Nguyen, Devin Parker, Nick Rufca, Alyssa Santos, Zain Shami
CREW
Assistant Director - Clyde Goins
2nd AD - Dolly Gray
Music Supervisor - Cathleen Cher
1st AC - Dawson Taylor
2nd AC - Oscar Martinez
Gaffer - Devon Wilson
Best Boy Electric - Vince Valentin
Key Grip - Huan Manton
Best Boy Grip - Justin Lee
Art Director - Spencer Trent
Set Dresser - Devin Parker
Crane Operators - Ryan Elliott, Mike Pusatere
Production Assistants - Delaney Goodman, Izzy Mojamiid, Sergio Ochoa
Catering - Humberto's Catering
SPECIAL THANKS
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Now More Than Ever Artists
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Special Thanks To!
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He started surrounded by the family he grew up with, and he ended surrounded by the family he grew to find.
Hey man I didnt need more tears okay
:’)
What about the try guys?
Fuck that’s deep
@@slimjimjr96 yeah, we didn't.
"This isn't Eugene coming out as gay... this is Eugene coming out as Eugene." - anonymous.
Hey Boo i dont see whats so inspirational
@@nathanbeaubrun6751 Well then I think you need to take a good look at yourself. I was just spreading the word, as everyone's commenting this. The quote is saying that despite coming out as gay, Eugene hasn't changed, and he's still the same awesome person that we all love.
Hey Boo Not really though. The quote is pretty one dimensional and faux deep if that’s the main interpretation. Don’t tell other people to “Have a good look at themselves” just because they see that quote as being used for every coming out video in the history of TH-cam & it’s lost any meaning or depth in the process without further explanation or looking at it from another angle. If that’s the true interpretation of the quote you shared it’s, like I said and the original reply said not very inspirational. You shouldn’t have to “come out” as yourself.
@@SophieJackson1993 Umm...? The quote is saying that despite coming out as gay, he has not changed as a person, and we shouldn't treat him differently. He's still the same.
Hey Boo MEEEE
Watching this just after Eugene announced his official retirement from the Try Guys hits harder then when I watched this for the first time. I started crying on the first note. There is so much more in this video then I realized. Such an incredible and talented human being. All the best for your future adventures Eugene!
I came here again too. and noticed so much more now. He is just so incredible! Can't wait to see the greatness he is bringing us in the future.
Same here, I think the first time I realized Eugene was fated to do something bigger, something where he had the freedom to create was after this video
same ,... same. So very PROUD of Eugene.
i also came back. his skills and the slight details that hinted at so much went so unnoticed by so many. i can’t wait to see whats in store for Eugene in the future.
same I will miss him he was always so supportive of people like me💙💜🩷
That ending really stood out to me. You just want to exist, but can’t because everyone is arguing over you. Your life has become politicized, when you just wanted peace. Strong message.
Yep, has never stopped happening. Queer folks are often still seen as just a “political pawn” or just “opinion about human rights.”
As a queer person myself, I don’t get how others hate us so much to the point where they make our lives harder.
They also talk with him there or not. People will always talk.
All of that - the noise, the frustration, the chaos - that then cuts to the first family set but its now all of his queer found family taking on those roles and sitting peacefully with him in silence and solidarity made me start absolutely BAWLING
is nobody gonna talk about how eugene was in youtube rewind
@emw 16 right?
Yes
Ikr
Yes but we don’t talk about it cause it was shit
When?
I can’t believe Eugene was able to tell a whole story without saying anything.
@Rich Baso Yeah pretty much the title summed the whole thing up. The video was just nastyyy.
Rich Baso lmao do you not have any other life than commenting “FaG” on every single comment that supports the dude. Like seriously times change and it’s clear to me that you are DEFINITELY not Christian so why are you homophobic?
A non-verbal technique of storytelling can do wonders
@Rich Baso why is it "nasty" ?
@@millie2675 Yep he was so "nasty" @Rich Baso had nothing better to do then sit there for the whole video and watch while drooling with a woody.
It's still crazy how liberating and painful it is to see our story portrayed with such accuracy. It is a good, honest pain.
What really hurt me the most about this comment and video combined. Is the sheer fact that it IS "our" story because most lgbtqia people have to go through the same thing and nobody changes it. We are really the only ones who can know this kind of pain and that in itself pains me the most. Great video and great comment
@@kaiwatson2445 Videos like this prove that people are trying to make a difference. People like you and others in these comments prove that people are trying to change and make the world a better place for us. At least that's hope I have to hold onto.
Cope
@@wellactually21 that’s the point mate
You love to be the victim
Still one of the best art performances I've ever laid my eyes upon...
Pretty sure he got the idea from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. But it’s alright because it’s his dance.
@@muffinmonk that was literally my first thought! both beautiful performances actually. i feel like Eugene did come up with this himself though lol
Honestly though. It's incredibly moving❤
Is anyone realizing this this has been in existence for nearly a year now? It seems like it was released yesterday
feels like longer to me
Same
it feels like more and less at the same time
youtube only recommended to me today
Ikr, all of these comments are so recent too!
“It wasn’t Eugene coming out as gay is was Eugene coming out as Eugene”
idk who wrote this but keep this chain going :)
I’m pretty sure Keith said it
The person’s name was Hey Boo
@@maze1391 I thought Zach did?
...
it was a comment who said it in a video where they were reading out nice mean and thirsty comments
Cried harder than I usually do. Here after he announced his leaving from the Try Guys. Watching this again, I can't wait to see what Eugene does in the future.
When his expression goes from defeated to defiant, it gets me every time.
Straight balling my eyes out by the end 😂 Eugene has always been so talented to me and I’m so happy for his future endeavors! I love how he speaks his mind. Talking about leaving Try for the past year and standing firm in that decision takes a lot of courage! We wish you well Eugene and can’t wait to see what beautiful creations you come up with and continue to make :)
I cried because I'm disappointed 😭
Got here because I kept hearing about all the bullshit that guy is putting you guys through and wanted to give some support. Did not expect to weep. As a queer Asian who is the same age as Eugene and only came out in the past five years, this was incredibly poignant for me. Thanks, Eugene.
He's the beyonce of the group lol. I would like see him go more independent. I'm sure he was already doing that given the behind the scenes drama, but now it's probably more emphasis for him to do so. I'm not sure if try guys will be a thing in the future.
@@kindred42 Eugene is too amazing. He will do both Tri Guys and whatever else he wants to do. Legend 🙌
Tri Guys are good stuff!
What guy?
I’m also unsure which guy we’re talking about?
That part where he's dancing with the girl and suddenly the guy enters and takes him away. Wow. What a powerful way to tell his story!
Or that his dance moves matched the guys moves perfectly :)
He’s telling His story beautifully why because it’s his story And it can’t be replicated
That is just an anti-feminist position. Eugene is undeniably sexist and takes the LGBTQ+ community to cover it. Support women, please.
@@CrssEng how are the subs to pewdiepie and trolling other people going for you?
@@CrssEng lol i'm assuming that is because he is gay and that he doesn't love women
LMAO he ain't sexist
Eugene: Comes out in a deep and meaningful way
Me: *makes facebook post with the status "feeling gay"*
LOL.
hey, thats still awesome man, dont forget that ;)
NO. IDK what to write so here!😂
My way of coming out is changing my name in Instagram to thatsgay.orgy so
Me: *still in the closet*
My daughter showed me this video to come out to me. She was so scared. Imagine her suprise when she told me, mom I like girls and I looked at her and said, so do I. (I'm bi) I know there will be people in the future who may give my baby girl a hard time because of who she loves but she knows mom's got her back always. Thank you eugene. Your video gave my daughter some courage.
Edit: to clarify my daughter is 17 years old and I have no doubt next year when she begins adulthood she will take it in stride. Also, I showed her all of the comments left by everyone and your heart-felt comments and well wishes made her cry. I was also like to add for those wishing her love, she has a amazing girlfriend for the past 6 months AND they recently got accepted to the same university so their going strong and I couldn't be happier for them. I've been crying alot she graduates this spring and I'm not ready. I know I raised her well with so much love and compassion so I know she'll be ok. I can't wait to see what she becomes. Again, thank you to everyone who commented from the heart. I have known for years that she liked girls, mom's know. I was waiting forever for her to feel ready to tell me. I'm very proud of my daughter. Thank you all. We love you all. ❤️
huge respects to your daughter
Thank you duco. I'll show her your comment.
Reminds me of my Mama :') You are a good mama. Your daughter will probably always remember the day she came out to you and you accepted her with love and warmth in your heart. Now she can go into the world and feel safe and loved and ok I'm crying a little bit now. 😭❤❤❤❤
its not hard for girls to come out
@@fUNNY-do6rb It is. It may be “easier” in some aspects but discrimination and trauma is not a competition. So many girls are invalidated for their experiences and you’re one of those people dragging them.
Eugene ... just no words... this video had such an impact on me. I am a hetero, white, 57 yo female.. I will obviously never walk in your shoes , I would never be able to understand what you and others may go through every day. I just want you to know that what you conveyed in this video was done in such a way .. that I "felt" what you were conveying , in the only way I could really "feel "it. It is incredible, moving and powerful. Just, well.... thank you ...
I came to say the same thing but you put all my feelings together better than I could
I love the way you worded that.
@@achingaster1199 Same i just keep coming back to this video it truly is amazing especially as someone who is bi i just love it when people of my community can come out and be themselves, and i love it. ♥
i love this comment. with how much hate there is in the world it's just nice to see people who at least try to understand
You don't have to walk in his, any of our shoes to understand. You felt love, & pain. You recognized it in another human being. That makes you beautiful. We need people like you.
he really said: ‘and i am still standing here, proud. despite all the f*cking hate.’
Yess
YAAASSSSS
I love the end when despite all the ugly and anger from both sides he is struggling to maintain pride and beauty. The pain in his eyes. This is just so well done.
@Hasan Karim what?
But what hate lmao
When He was bleeding and his dad tried to hit him while he was on the ground. That hit hard
8-Bit Sketch literally
Larry Breadbaker OOF
It made me tear up. 😢
Knockdown but minus two points
8-Bit Sketch no pun intended
Did anyone else come back to this today after the announcement? The most proud/impressed I’ve ever been for someone online. I love him so much in everything he did or does or will do, I’ll always support him.
What the fuck, Eugene. This was beyond breathtaking. What a talented man.
What’s not okay are some things that stand against god, like LGBTQ and Naturism. LGBTQ is against the image of god which is men and women being together, and another is naturism disrespecting a sign of his mercy, which is us wearing clothes. When Adam and Eve sinned, he showed mercy to us, and us wearing clothes shows that, but naturism ignores that! The enemy takes advantage of anger, bullied, shamed, and more to make people Do things of evil.
I just realized that he moved through the colors of the rainbow. Starts off in Red, ends up in Purple. This video will always hold something special for me. I get chills at the last color transition every time, going from being beaten on the ground to strong and untouchable.
Try watching the 'making of' for this video. It was really good and I think he specified that he used each of the colors in the pride flag and what they meant for each scene.
Kelsey G omg i just saw that
in the last shot every one of them is wearing a different color of the flag too.
lol most peopel knew because they follow him on insta 😂😂
he posted each of his outfits with its respective colors in rainbow order and his poses were amazing too, check it out sometime 😁😁😁😁
The scene where he's dancing with the girl and then the boy had me crying. My ex left me because he realized he was gay and it was a period of so many mixed emotions, because I love him so much and I want him to be the best and happiest version of himself and I'm happy that he is who he is, but I was also IN love with him and losing him so he could be happy was like simultaneously the best and worst thing. It's still so hard to explain it years later. I lost him because he found himself.
Well at least he doesn't feel like s*** because you supported him
I hope both of you had people to lean on and that you are doing well
Aww, that's sad but remember that there's always somebody for everyone.
If he wasn’t for you, someone else will be. If you haven’t found them already, you’ll find them someday. It’s so sweet of you to be supportive it must’ve been hard for the both of you, bless you and your life 💜
same
That ending. With everyone arguing while you stand there. Is what it feels like rn as a trans person. Everyone in politics arguing if we have the right to exist and be ourselves. While we just try to live our lives.
Thank you for creating this artistic piece. It's not only a significant moment in history of gay ppl, but for all of us. It means a lot.
Yes, this. Eugene has always been a trans ally and I'm so grateful for that. He wears trans pride shirts in a lot of videos nowadays and speaks up about it whenever he has an opportunity.
💙💖
@@OwenMc1992 priests and pastors in Catholic and Christian churches groom children. And a bunch of politicians too, did you hear about Chris Christie's aid getting busted with child porn?
@@OwenMc1992Shut the f*ck up about grooming children. You lot just use that as an excuse to hurt the people you hate and refuse to understand. Calling minorities something morally bad (calling black people murderers and r@pists, calling gay people pedos) has been a way to get more people to hate them without even thinking about it for decades, for centuries . You know who has been and is still grooming and r*ping children? The catholic church, yet you people don’t even bat an eye. Because admit it, you don’t give a fuck about the children. You just love to hate and not think or feel anything else for the rest of your days
@@OwenMc1992pretty sure you have never interacted with a queer person in your life.
On that note, you must have a depressing life if you spend it hating on others, you bigot.
Came back to this video bc of the chaos right now with Ned. Still so proud of Eugene
Exactly. This is still one of my favorite videos on the channel and I’m glad to remind myself of the creative genius that still exists in the remaining members of the team.
@@missmollyc totally! ❤
Same haha. This video is so powerful Eugene is an icon ❤
Wat chaos with ned
@@aoifebell97 he cheated on his wife with an employee
"Written, Directed, and Choreographed by Eugene Lee Yang"
Are we just going to ignore this?
Ikr he's so talented.
No
I’m 666th like
Are we? You tell me
He's a Mastermind
i just realised he wore the colors that represent the pride flag
Nice catch, I rewatched it and saw it. I was so focus on the meaning of each moment.
im a dumb bitch too
Haha same and that the people in white were homophobic and the people in black were supportive that just hit me today 😂
I DIDNT NOTICE THAT OML TYYY
OH MY GOD
coming back to this after the departure announcement has me shattered. i’m so grateful for all eugene chose to share with us. i’m going to miss all that he’s added to the youtube sphere.
As a dance teacher and choreographer, I reference this often.
The passion, vulnerability, and complete ownership of all, brings tears to the eyes of many.
A perfect performance Eugene:)
Kudos for the music selection and creative use of changing seasons!
Despite no talking, A LOT was said.
Amen
Roght?!
Amen
I've been simping for this man ever since he first started taking off his clothes for some of those try guys videos
Idk if I will be lucky enough to be with somebody as handsome as him but
I'm grateful for this video, and that I found it now
I had heard he came out of the closet but
I had not gotten around to looking up more info about his 'announcement'
Won't it be nice when it doesn't have to be a big deal anymore? The day when people won't necessarily assume me hetero in the first place? When the expectations parents have of their children won't be... Damaging anymore
I'm grateful for the Trevor project and I also hope that I can be a voice against suicide... I've been trying to do that, I've been trying to not be afraid to speak up or speak my mind
but I'm worried
And so
In the video not a lot was 'said', he spoke no words and yet... Very powerful things were communicated
And hear **here's my typo* my comment is very long-winded already, and wordy
The scene in the church...
And then I think of those who had hellfire and worse yelled at their face... Week after week. And then they get kicked out on the street
Yes, how very "Christian" of those churches and families to treat they're gay children in such a way
Well, I am lucky that I didn't have to suffer through that. I honestly *honestly* do not know that I would have survived being kicked out on the street. Either I would have risen to the occasion and found the strength somehow to build a life for myself... Or I would have been lost, lost on the streets somewhere, who knows if I would have been seen or heard from again
Who might have tried to take advantage of me in some way shape or form? Would I have gotten lucky? What fortunes or misfortunes might have befallen me?
When I made the decision to come out of the closet to my parents, I had paranoid visions of being kicked out of my house.
And I thought: I would go to my mema, my grandma,I would run to her because I know she would never forsake me
Now my grandfather,I wouldn't have risked telling him at the time because... Well I procrastinated that one till past the day he died so...
So to wrap this comment up, I'm worried about my mema she got covid
(We know it wasn't our household who gave it to her... I haven't seen her in months)
But I'm worried about her
Please, prayers are needed. My family has a lot of faith,
I believe faith can have a lot of power
Oh heaven & Earth help me I feel tired and my back is aching again
Sometimes actions speak more than words
This does NOT feel like 10 months ago
holy shit only 10 months??
Exactly
10!? GIRL I-.
oh
wait excuse me 10 months ago- h u h ? LIES- I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THIS
even 4 years later, this is still one of the most beautifully directed and choregraphed videos my eyeballs have ever had the pleasure to watch.
3 years later and I still think this is a masterpiece.
I'm sure Eugene will never understand what this meant to me. I'm a 56 y/o gay man who just in the last 5 years came out. I cried all the way through this video because I felt the pain of religious oppression and family rejection that he so wonderfully portrayed in this video. Eugene thank you from the bottom of my heart for this, I was so moved and touched by your video, I wish you all the best this world has to offer. Again THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
chuckgdry good for you man 👍🌈
56....i feel so bad for you it must have been difficult im 13 im still questioning myself and stand as bisexual as the moment u have not came out yet my dad comes from a religous side of my family and i feel he is homophobic i hope your doing ok^^!
chuckgdry it’s wonderful to see this work of art helping people of all ages, orientations, etc. Happy for you!!
this comment made me tear up. Thank you for sharing this.
chuckgdry do you have tips for coming out?
some things i noticed:
- Eugene mimicking the dance/movements of his female family members in red and getting hit in the head when he tries putting on lipstick
- the woman in yellow wearing dark grey like the allies because she’s becoming supportive of him
- the sudden drop in tone in green to when he’s getting attacked
- speaking of drops, how the allies in black leave him on the ground bleeding to fight the homophobes in white
- the drag queens and people from green joining him in the same position as his family in red to show that they are his new family
@Jacob Ravera its not both siblings its his mother and brother in black and his sister and father in white
@Jacob Ravera 😁👌
Where is the woman in yellow?
@@highlikethemoon7507 Eugene doesn't even have a brother, he has 2 sisters.
I did not notice the last one, that is really meaningful.
I'm a cis gender white male. You make me cry every time I watch this. I love you eugene and everyone in the world. Peace love and happiness.
Be safe and stay happy. You're always going to be awesomeness!!!
You're just a white guy. You don't have to say you're normal. Might as well say, abled bodied, visually intact, not height challenged, white cis gender heterosexual male....
what a lovely comment. thank you.
“cis gender white male” is crazy to me
@@ponychuiitf crazy abt it he jus stating what he is ???
I love the part towards the end where Eugene is looking at the camera with the noise from the crowd in the background while the tension in his face just fades away. Shows how he has grown to live despite it and that it just gets a little bit easier.
I like how he and his lady dancer departed, embracing as friends. We need each other.
So true! 💕
Lol he GAY LOL
Jsuis14 I loved that part
Tiger 1001 bruh did you even read the title or watch the video?? 😂😂 like bruh
absolutley same thought right there, nice touch
I love the ending. It's like they're saying:
"Who will be this man's family?"
"We will."
I understood it as him taking his place among the queens
Thank you Maisetra C without face picture! It is very personal, like that! :-(
CamCon they’re drag queens- they meant queens
Maisetra C I took it a different way. To me, people in white are the bigots and the people in black are in support of LGBTQIA. And he’s just standing there strong. Wishing the debate would be over. And that people would just love and accept everyone’s differences.
@@Knider85 I'm referring to the scene after ;).
It begins with family, it ends with family.
After all the drama I came back to this video (since it was the only video I’ve ever watched of the try guys) and I’m crying all over again. Eugene is an immensely talented artist. 3 years later this video is still relevant and equal parts heartbreaking and comforting.
2024 here. Still an absolute masterpiece
Try guys zesty af and eugene freaky
Is it just me or did Eugene just come out in the most Eugene way ever
He's been out for a good while
Well he's got the budget for it unlike most
Kitty Curl trUuue
Chris H he called himself “lgbt” which could be interpreted in many ways. He could’ve been bi or pan, not gay.
Eugene: I’m gay
Eugene: let’s dance about that
....no one gonna talk about the fact that the girl the the yellow section was wearing dark gray because she was becoming supportive and started to accept him for who he was?
yes at first she was grey but then turned black because she supported him
I was just about to say-
I didn’t notice- thanks
Yes bc the ppl wearing black are supporting him and the white are not that’s why they were fighting in the crouch bc ppl think that some one who is different. And when he became purple he accepted that some ppl would not support that he’s gay and some ppl will
Oh snap, I didn't notice that
Came back to watch again after their recent announcements. Fuck, this was and is so impactful. I still remember the way I felt the first time I saw it. So much time as passed, and none at all.
Same - that is all, just same. You completely took words from my mouth - just bravo!
this hits so much harder now that I've grown up, I'm so proud of Eugene for coming out and being strong when hate hits him.
Most people coming out: Hey, I wanted to let you know I'm gay.
Eugene: *creates music video/mini movie to let the whole internet know*
MJ Sims Plays it’s just pathetic.
Nobody cares you’re gay
@@oakus8503 Well some people obviously do. And he's not only doing it for other people he's doing it for himself
What do you have against gays asking because I’m bisexual
@@weirdo5555 I just find it unneccesary to make a music video and put it on a channel where it has no relevance. Its a normal thing to be gay now.
@@oakus8503 it is in some places, but not all. We still need representation
When Eugene posted this 5 months ago but everyone is still commenting on it like it was yesterday.
True art👏🏻
I enjoy rewatching it every time.
Yes it looks so good! Omg the coreography and the wold he/they made with this artpiece!
The thing is even before this video I guessed he might be gay
Damn strai-- wait...
Sophia Z It is true art!
This actually got me crying. While the choreography was beautiful this really accurately conveyed what a lot of us go through, even without words it told the hard story many people suffer because of the people around us
Thank you for everything, Eugene.
I loved the part when he was dancing with both girl and boy. As though he wanted the boy, but society wanted him to take the girl. I also loved how the girl understood and they parted on peaceful terms
Edit: wait what how...🤭😦😧.
Watch the video on where he explained that part.
She was the support friend not a girlfriend.
Mex Ame oh okay
Didn't ask
Cute Panda still a good idea tho 👌🏻👌🏻
Update: Still crying a year later over this. Acknowledging the pain and welcoming the pride!
Just watched it and I'm crying like a little bitch ugh
You and me both
ME TOO. Every time I watch this video I cry like it’s the first time. So grateful for this
Andrew Hill yep
That's me rn too 💜
this actually tells me something i was not ready to think about: no matter where i go, people from my community are hurting. now i can only think about: what am i going to do to make it better?
I'm straight and this made me tear up. Beautiful and amazing Eugene
“Written, directed and choreographed by Eugene Lee Yang”
Eugene is an absolute boss.
This video is everything, brought me to tears! I’m proud to be an ally!
thank you for being an ally!
Same here! #allyforlife ! 😊
My dudes My dudes i'm just not even gonna--
Says the dude that clicked on and watched a five goddamn minute video of Eugene telling everyone he's gay
Me, too.
Does anyone realize that Eugene's outfits change as the pride flag colors.
Isaac Roberts that was the whole meaning of the video. He goes through the journey of coming out, while demonstrating it with a pop of color. The white and black outfits symbolize his supporters and offenders with some grey meaning neutrality. If I had some grammar errors, please pardon me. I am rushing through this and autocorrect with by the end of me
I didnt tell you mentioned it woe
I didn’t even notice that wow
Isaac Roberts damn I-
Isaac Roberts I just had to watch that again just to see the outfits😂😂
No matter how many times I watch this, I cry. Out of happiness for Eugene, out of anger, out of fear for people loving who they want to love and not being able to without backlash, getting beat up, or death. ILY Eugene.
0:17 Eugene grows up in a traditional Asian home
0:34 he and his siblings mimic parents' behavior
0:50 Eugene gets attracted to more feminine things and mimics his mother and sister.
0:59 tries on lipstick, gets scolded by father, brother is shocked
1:06 goes to church/religious school, defies his environment's expectations, preacher 'straightens him up'
1:42 Fast forward to adulthood. Eugene has a girlfriend
1:58 Eugene discovers he's attracted to men
2:22 him and girlfriend end on good terms. Eugene embraces his sexuality
2:30 Eugene officially 'comes out'. Feels freer than ever and is embraced by the queer community
3:02 gets ripped to shreds by people around him for his newfound identity. Family's split - mother and brother accept him, father and sister don't
3:34 Fast forward to now. Eugene comes out to everyone (hence to blue dress, signifying complete transparency) - thus is exposed to the judgments of all people - both online and offline. His status as a public figure means people are now free to discuss his identity. His whole being has now turned into a debate between LGBT supporters and opponents - meanwhile he just wants to live.
Honestly a really powerful portrayal of LGBT struggles. I now see what all the hype was about when this was released. While I'm not a part of the community, thank you for making this.
I agree, this is amazing ❤
Producers: What emotions are you thinking about conveying in the video?
Eugene: Yes
Hammad Ali Troye Sivan did a better job to be honest.
I still respect and appreciate this video though, and the bravery.
Definitely a pretty good video, but Troye Sivan will always touch me.
Plot twist Eugene is the producer
He’s the producer
Mr. Burnham no one apart from u cares about a “fucking original comment dipshit” well then again based of your comment you’re a shallow minded “dipshit” fuck off
Is no one gonna talk about how hammad ali posted the same comment twice?
god the first scene hit me so hard.
he and his sister mimicking traditionally feminine roles while his brother follows his father's masculine footsteps, only for eugene to be berated for it. That hits very close to home. thank you for such a beautiful, haunting video and opening up to us.
The first scene hit me too tbh, it brings tears to my eyes.
All the references hit me so hard. I never had an issue in my home expressing my sexuality but many others do. It hurts
I think the end hit me hardest. Where he's standing, caught in the middle, while everyone fights over his right to be who he is. ;_;
@@Ectava that was such a good scene. And when you are able to hear the fighting and it goes on for what feels like an uncomfortable length of time, just incoherent screaming? Because irl the fighting doesnt end, you don't always get to fade to the next scene.
the odesza music yes
This has kept me from unaliving myself multiple times. Thank you Eugene
cap
You are loved 💜
Sending positivity and love.
I really hope you’re in a better place right now! I understand life will be very hard at times, but I hope you keep reminding yourself that it will pass and get better. I hope you also know that you are loved, more than you think so, and you bring into this world that nobody else can :) No matter the differences you bring, no matter the circumstances, you are still human that is worth living and worth to be loved by everyone around you! There will always be someone who accepts you for you and truly believes in you. Please be safe and always take care!! Much love!
Hope your life is filled with light and love. You matter.
God, nearly 5 years later and this is still perfect cinematography.
This was so moving that you encouraged me to come out as lesbian to my parents and they accepted me for who i was
Thank you Eugene Lee Yang.
Becca Almighty Congratulations!
I dont know if everyone replying is being sarcastic but whatever
I'm so proud of you!! Don't let anyone get you down for who you are and what you want to be ♥
Fuck you
@@thecatonacouch9371 thank you for your kindness
Has anyone noticed how each scene represents one different color of the LGBT flag?
Not each scene, but each set yes, and when he changes costumes. It's beautifully done.
Watch the “Why I’m coming out as gay” video, Eugene explains a lot about this video :)
I think that was intended but I can understand how people might no notice it. (☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞
Only a year later through a comment did I notice. Makes it even more interesting & amazing.
OMG AHH HOW DID I NOT NOTICE THIS!?
Wow this was 3 years ago. That’s crazy. I’m just seeing it for the first time. This was done so damn well. Really has a way of making people emotional. I did feel bad for the girl dancer at first, only because it sad in any situation when you are trying to be with someone to hide your true self then leave because you figured it out. That person still goes through a lot of hurt. That’s why sometimes it’s best to maybe not be in serious relationships just casually date instead. Has he ever talked about his family? Clearly it seem his dad has a problem and pulls the rest of the family away. So sad.
He said in the video about the making of this, that she represents his close female friends, who he first felt safe to come out to, as opposed to a relationship that he abandoned, if that helps! Although I completely understand why you would interpret it that way. And although his Dad used to be homophobic, recently he's completely okay with Eugene being gay, and has even talked about it in videos, so it's much better now :)
It’s also not uncommon for someone who’s homosexual to attempt to date the other gender at some point from endocrtrination in a religion, to blend in, to not anger people around them, to protect themselves, or see if they like it in general. It doesn’t help that systemically some school dances don’t allow same sex dates so it’s forced on them too. At least in Texas where Eugene and I are from that is the case. So dabbling in what you aren’t comfortable with, or feeling forced to is part of confirming that you are in fact gay.
Still one of my favorite videos on the internet, my father is gay and I know a lot of the trauma he had to endure to be himself, I don’t and will never blame him for living a double life ,he lived in a very different time. I’m also very blessed to have a very understanding mother who didn’t blame or resent him and never tried to keep us away from him but encouraged us to be open to the idea although it didn’t matter to us we love him regardless. I love you dad, I’m glad you get to be unapologetic self 🫶🏼
Producer: how many times do you want your audience to cry?
Eugene: yes
This was absolutely beautiful thank you for giving me courage and hope to be me😭😭❤️❤️❤️
I kept tearing up!! It was so beautiful!
He is a producer 😂👍
@Horatio KJV Bible Wow. You are absolutely disgusting. I hope that one day people like you will look at yourself in the mirror and think, "What have I done?" Because it's people like you that result in the deaths and injury of so many people who only wanted to love another. Why does it matter to you what they are doing? It does not affect you or your life in any way, shape, or form. Is it because a fictional book, about a fictional man with double standards told you to? Believe what you will, but you have absolutely NO right to tell someone who they are allowed to love and who they are allowed to be.
@Horatio KJV Bible Link me your sources to where you got this information, until then, my judgement won't be changing.
@Horatio KJV Bible omg facts
Damn I just said to my mum “I’m bi” and she said “no you’re not”. Way less cool.
Oh Hun, it's okay! You're valid and accepted by literally everyone else. And don't worry, when I came out to my mom as asexual she just said that I haven't met enough guys.
Same TBH. Mum just said I'm following the fashion trends, which i have never done to the point I got bullied for wearing Anime merchandise during highschool. On her side though I've liked one guy since primary school been with him since early highschool (recently engaged) and have never been in a relationship with a female though did try things without her knowing during highschool (not cheating since I had my partners permission, he's cool like that. Never had interest to experiment from senior year and such when our relationship started getting serious. He had permission too but he's straight as a pole and has only ever had eyes for me since he moved to my school). My reasoning is I never had a close relationship anyway and my friends and fiance have been my family more than my blood, just means I wont talk to her about it. Sometimes you can't help other peoples opinions.
Yeah, bisexuals are the most invalidated by people. I'm not saying you aren't, just unfortunately you will be told more than other. And not just by homophobic and/or heterosexual individuals, but also by the LGTAQ+ (notice I left the B out) but don't listen to them. You are vaild, you are real. You are not confused. It could be a phase, and there nothing wrong with that but it's not guaranteed it "just a phase"
I've been there. I'm still having issues with my mom, but the one thing I've learned in her rejection is that I don't need her or anyone else's acceptance. I'm just me. And so are you. So fuck em
Imacookieboi Choc chip same. It’s hurts.
A little extra layer regarding the girl in the yellow portion:
She transitions from wearing gray to black, with black being the recurring color of allyship/support and white being the opposite. According to Eugene, she was intended to represent his first allies in the early stages of discovering his sexual identity, as most of them were female friends.
Initially during her introduction, I noticed she also has a white bra underneath her gray tank top. It’s not super obvious, but there’s enough shots of it to be noticed. Considering the abundance of symbolism and metaphors, it really feels intentional to me. It’s like Eugene is trying to say that by attempting to just stay “neutral” or “lukewarm” (not in support or against/no stance) you’re actually on the opposing side, regardless of your intention or how overt you are about it. Complacency is the enemy of progress, as they say. That’s the definition of the bystander effect. Some would argue that’s just as bad as being the perpetrator,
although it’s definitely a nuanced subject.
She’s wearing black shorts as well, which one could also argue shows the true conflicting nature of being “neutral”. Perhaps she is meant to represent how those who are “neutral” often go back and forth on their beliefs, or have a general sense of “I see points both sides”-esque logic.
If she was also intended to be someone who was romantically involved with him (before he knew he was gay, obviously), you could see why gray with white underneath would also be relevant. It can’t be easy to watch your significant other fall in love with the opposite sex, and it would probably cause the girl in this scenario a lot of complex feelings, perhaps even resentment or anger (“neutral”/gray on the outside, “against”/white on the inside). I lean towards this interpretation a lot, only because she does seem to look longingly at him before he’s “taken away” by the guy. Both dances between Eugene and the girl/guy seem to mirror each other - implying both are romantic in nature. She also seems to try to grab him at one point, and then chases after him for a while until the end.
But eventually, after this chase, she becomes a true ally and fully accepts him. We can see she is now in a black long sleeve - no opportunity for the white bra to be seen at all.
It’s such a beautifully layered, multi-faceted story of who his first allies/supporters were and how they came to be. I really love it.
I love this explanation! There’s a part right before she changes into the black outfit as the music builds with the three of them dancing where the white sports bra disappears or turns black. Definitely intentional!
One of the most important art moments in modern history. Fight me. Love what you've contributed to the human experience, Eugene. Take care.
Everyone else: “Yay I knew it!” “So Proud!”
Me: “Huh, I never knew Eugene was such an elegant dancer”
I defiantly recommend "Is Your Life Average" video from Buzzfeed. It is not Eugene centred dancing, but it does have some Eugene dancing qualities amongst some other very impressive dancers.
Isnt he bi? He said so
It was practically unquestionably perfect! His choreography rules too!
i thought he came out like a year ago but i mean no matter when he did, i still love him lmao
@@aria4141 Well I gues we'll fine out cause there is now a video called "Why I'm Coming Out As Gay". The timing is just too good, mate.
At 1:05 when his “dad” smacks his head for trying lipstick the way his “brother” looks at him torn wanting to comfort him but follow his dads lead was powerful.
his brother was also supportive -- dressed in black instead of white
some one that idiot is you btw
Its 1:01
Oh wow I never noticed that until I saw this
To be honest I know someone who can relate to that I tried to help but parents take control of there childrens lives.
4 years later and I still tear up. Such an incredibly moving piece of art.
It is my first time watching this 4.5 years after the release. What an incredible art form of a video. I was really impressed by Eugene's actual dancing and also by how he directed and choreographed everything to bring the story together in such a creative and immersive way. I also love how it shows genuinely happy and positive experiences alongside painful and hateful ones and ends on a mixed note - that rang really true. This brought up a lot of memories for me - I am not ashamed of myself anymore but the shame and self-disgust is not something one can really forget. I am glad we can grow away from it as we deserve to.
Man, I'm not gay so it's difficult for me to imagine what gay people go through. But I still get tears in my eyes and goosebumps on my arms every time I watch this video.
Me too.I don't understand the feeling,my soul cries.
Oh thank you for the love though, we appreciate it ^U^.
you dont have to have been through something to understand, all you need is a good heart 😊
Thank you
I’m still closeted and afraid myself and for me it’s almost like you feel as if you want to extend that hand out and admit that your gay but your afraid when you extend the hand people will smack it down. And sometimes they will I do know people like that exist. But I’m also afraid of the change that might happen and how people might treat me differently even if it’s a good way cause I don’t enjoy attention due to my anxiety. But I can already imagine and know that it will feel very refreshing and free once I come out and I will be so so so proud to be gay but yet here I am still afraid.
Why isn’t anyone talking about how this is primarily about finding a new family in the LGBT community, since the drag queens ect. Mirror the position the family had at the beginning?
SeriouslyThough it is officially true, the LGBTQ+ community is a family. Except for the LGB Organization can screw off.
@@fourthtoe5173 What is the LGB Organization?
GirlsDarkImagination the LGB Organization started off with Stonewall and then broke away from Stonewall because they think Stonewall was promoting being trans. LGB specifically fights for LGB rights but not trans rights (which is not the problem). Let’s just say that LGB is transphobic and is ruining the progress that we have made for trans rights. I suggest that you watch Jammi Dodgers video on it.
Fourth Toe preach
Chosen families are such an important thing, I'm happy to be part of my boyfriend's. But also yeah, the LGB alliance can go pound sand
Watching this video after the official announcement that he would be leaving the Try Guys is a very bittersweet feeling.
3 years later and I feel this applies to our society even more then when it was released. I hope we can turn things around because it’s becoming harder and scarier to just be myself 😢😢
Dan came out in 45 minutes
Eugene came out in 5
And both of them had so much emotion and thought put into it
You had us in the first half ngl
Who is dan
@@aurora-xm5di Daniel Howell
And Phil came out in a tweet 😂
aurora phil's babysitter
Eugene in a video some time ago: "i'm good only at hip hop"
Eugene now: *nails every move*
yeah, it's almost like people can learn stuff overtime
@@lauralanthalasa7 No need for the snark - I think that was OP's point in any case.
choreographed every move
This happened 4 years ago? Wild, still come back to this, it’s simply amazing
I remember watching this when it first came out and being surprised that it didn’t have a typical “happy” ending like so many other coming out videos i had seen. Now, i think actually i appreciate it and maybe i get it a bit more. I came out to my family as trans a few years ago (technically it was the second time but i did end up going back into the closet after the first time) and i thought it had gone okay. They were unsure about it and didnt get it but they believed me and i thought that was an improvement. Its only been in this last year or so that I’ve realised that they were really only just waiting for me to give up on this, to tell them i got it wrong and go “back” to being cis. And its difficult. Coz I’m more out than I’ve ever been. I’m out at uni, at work, all my friends are supportive and on the one hand, I’ve never been happier. But I’ve also been sadder than I’ve ever really been before this past year. At times, it really feels like im losing my family, or that im going to have to choose in the near future between keeping them or living as myself. And thats hard. Its late at night where i am and maybe im getting a bit sentimental/sappy but yeah. Its a different experience but its still a queer experience and i understand that constant conflict in yourself where you want to be with your family and you want to be with your queer family but you dont want to have to choose and the world seems to want to make you.
I can only imagine what you're going through, but a family shouldn't make you choose between themselves and your authentic self. Wishing you peace and freedom!
I know how you feel. I came out to my mom as trans multiple times, and both times she said she was supportive, but she hasn't been. It's like she just tried to wait for it all to go away. And she finds new reasons every time.
The church scene still hurts. I spent my 17th birthday in a conversion camp. Almost 12 years to the day.
@@Rentted this comment rubs the wrong way. it’s not unique or rare for churches to do this. i’d say it’s even more rare for a church to be accepting to the lgbtq+
@@biancadesousa I somewhat disagree with the word rare unique maybe but not rare. Plus any church that says being homosexual is a sin (which it isn’t acting on homosexual attraction is) that church isn’t a real church of God.
@@Rentted this sounds insensitive and ignorant
@@sugarpansies read the other comment
What did T F E say???
Eugene: I’m gay.
Eugene:
Eugene: AND I SHALL SHOW YOU THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF DANCE
1000th like, that’s the only reason I liked this comment btw
Chindumpling Jesus Christ I didn’t even realise I had any 😂
Molly Wolf how did you get another 900 likes
Chindumpling because I’m hilarious
@@mollywolf5562 3k
I've watched this so many times but I watched it again today and cried like it was the first time. Being trans with everything going on right now... love this video.
Same as non binary person
After 3 years, still makes me cry my eyes out.
The representation of his first girlfriend and the discovery of liking guys (with the support from gf) were so beautiful
She wasn’t really representing a love interest at all. Eugene said she was supposed to be like an ally, as some of the first people he told about his sexuality were his female friends in high school. She’s supposed to represent those friends and a strong support for him.
Yeah Tasha that sounds super unrealistic lmao
Mitchellthe senpai okay and why’s that unrealistic?
Mitchellthe senpai Before realizing who I really am, I had a boyfriend who actually helped me discover myself. He was supportive when I was drooling over girls and he did entertained my babbles about my girl crushes. I onced asked him if the reason why he entertains me is because he wants a threesome. But he said no- we’re college students and we’re free to choose someone who we will live with until the end of our lives. I broke up with him tho cuz he bored me after I got into the party scene. He’s a good Mama’s boy. A really boring guy. We never had sex cuz his family values virginity. But then after we broke up, he also started smoking and drinking alcohol. I think I saw him in a party once too.
We have no bad blood between us but we’re really awkward with each other.
He’s still a good boy, he never told anyone that I like girls too.
So when I’m in the campus, I act like a girl but outside the campus, I kiss girls.
@@h3llboyyy407 hey dude if my boyfriend came out to me and it turned out he wasn't into girls at all, I think it's fair that he find support in the person he trusted with his commitment and emotions. It would be a huge shift but I'd be there to stand up for him when he faces prejudice.
Most TH-camrs: Story time, I’m gay!
Eugene: Hey guys I wrote, directed and choreographed a 5 minute music video and also I’m gay.
haahahahaha
True
loubluelbc *my ghost writer wrote
also phil lester coming out of an actual closet: I’m gay!
Phil: hold my hair dye
Phil: cha cha real smooth
Good bye to everyone's favorite try guy ❤❤❤❤
😭
Watching this beautiful video again after watching Eugene's goodbye video ❤
the last part where he’s staring at the camera made me realize how much the world has been debating over what people want to be. it leaves me heartbroken that people don’t support others for who they are. we are all on one dying planet but we still can’t get together and it just makes me so sad.
this comment made me cry harder....
Are you shaming him or?
definitely not Noah its sickening how you have ruined society by just existing.
definitely not Noah it’s kind of sickening that you feel so entitled to judge an entire group of people so harshly just because of emotions that are hardly under anyone’s control.
Kyle Animations no, they arent shaming him, they just realized how the world really is and had that oh shit moment.
Stylist : How many outfits do you want?
Eugene : yes
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if you watch his behind the scenes video, each outfit has meaning! It's amazing
omg this comment LOL
🤣
YiSiR
How on earth is this already 3 years old?!?!
As a bisexual woman married to a cisman with kids, a lot of people think I'm straight and I basically play it that way to most people. It's weird that you basically never stop coming out but straight people never have to confirm their sexual orientation. Also, I just want to give Eugene a huge hug. no words, just a physical connection of "I get it"
Well unless said straight person isn't performing their sexuality the "right" way. Then it's speculation over them being in the closet.
As a lesbian, I couldn’t have explained the constant coming out any better.
Normies: Mom I’m gay
Eugene, an intellectual:
“No one else is gonna make a touching coming out video this year”
Eugene: hold my vodka
Daniel Howell??
What about dan?
Whiskey * 😆
dan????
They said no-one ELSE
They included Dan lmao
Coming back to watch this after Eugene's goodbye video. I still remember how much I cried when I saw this for the first time, because of how much of an impact it had on me. The sheer beauty, emotion and meaning in every second of this masterpiece left me in absolute awe of Eugene and his creativity. It is why I'm even more excited to see his directorial works in the future. I will never forget how profound this video is and the amount of respect I gained for Eugene, for his work, dedication and unbridled passion for what (and whom) he loves. Truly one of the best videos and I just love love it 🥹❤️✨️
You came here to rewatch this after Eugene announced he was leaving Try Guys? Good luck to him!
all the symbolism during this video could make someone cry, and that someone is me.
Same
Saaame!!! It's so powerful
Rylea and Allie read it while crying
Same here
If you didn't cry even a little, you're lying
I LOVE the ending. Returning back to the same living room set up as the beginning, the people who sit beside him are his new family. Just beautiful.
Primrose I never thought about it that way :O
Thank you! I get it now and I cried
@abc he still talks to his family lol, and I don't think you know what bigot means
@abc No, they have hostility to being told their existence is sinful, wrong, disgusting, etc. Not religion. You honestly seem much more like a bigot, you obviously have problems with lgbtq people so why even click on the video?
@abc Um............ well no, not religion. Only people who use religion to de-humanize, or make others feel less than.
I loved the symbolism of the grey church goers going white to show that hatred is instilled and in reality, most people are probably grey (neutral) to LGBTQIA+ support/understanding from the start. Hatred is instilled through false ideas. The priest going form a chill dude in relaxed grey clothes to a office white shirt and the goers who changed getting less relaxed white attire. And that also the ones on his side stayed grey or went black, generally showing they either don't agree, or they're hidden as well from showing their true colors.
Also, the girl in the dance being grey the entire time and the guy catching his eye also wearing yellow like himself. The hug they give each other is one of support and she seems to be happy for him, like he found someone like himself.
I see I'm far from the only one who revisits this from time to time