Pointe Shoe Fitter Reacts to "I'm Gay" by Eugene Lee Yang

[@Faolair]

I can really recommend watching the behind the scenes for this, it shows more of Eugene's creative process but also the stress he went through while making this. Not only was this how he came out to his family and the greater public but he had to direct, choreograph and perform this within a few days of filming while he also had to prepare for the tour of the TryGuys I look up to him so much because he has this wonderful artistic vision and pure talent for dance and storytelling. Plus he's kind of my fashion inspiration, his style that plays with gender is both impeccable and fun

[@Alice-nt4qr]

Yes!

[@JaxRo1367]

Beautifully said! Thanks for sharing.

[@shyeahright]

It’s not how he came out to his family, it’s how he came out to the public. But yes, definitely recommend the behind the scenes!

[@Faolair]

@@shyeahright sorry, I should have been more clear, as far as I know he did tell his mom before but it wasn't something discussed ever since, so him being so loud and proud about it was still was a big deal Plus his extended family had no idea and he talks about being worried that he might be disowned or shunned by some family members so yes and no

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

Yeah! They did a video about the BTS of this AND it's also in Behind the Try (now free on KZbin)

[@rb2157]

Your "concerned big sister" expression is very relatable. This is lovely.

[@alpa881]

timestamp at 5:40 for thee

[@AbstractlyMe83]

The part in the nightclub was a tribute to the Pulse Club massacre 💜 Eugene is such a beautiful human being, and I love the Try Guys

[@fonderaura2642]

That’s one of the harder parts for me to watch. It’s so heartbreaking to see but he shows it in such a beautiful way

[@stephanie5872]

We need a Eugene and Josephine collab

[@Mica1]

This! For sure!

[@stripeyshrimp6351]

Yes. This.

[@srishtishivakumar]

Yes.

[@Indimaylife]

Yessssss Josephine pls look at this

[@valeriew2934]

I’m begging 🙏 you we need this plz

[@leoswift6938]

How did I not know this as a gay man??? This straight up made me cry, for its realistic representation and the incredible performance

[@Thatboijjay23]

Ikr

[@itz_fandrea9148]

Two months ago a animated Netflix movie came out: Nimona. The main character’s name is Ballister, and his love interest is Ambrosius. Yes, they’re a gay couple. Eugene is the voice actor for Ambrosius. He went from making KZbin videos to voice-acting on a incredibly successful Netflix film. I’m so proud of him, and curious as to what he’ll do next ❤️ Nimona is a great movie, and the lgbtqia+ representation is amazing. The movie is so heartbreaking yet so funny as well, it’s awesome. I love Nimona

[@TamaNegi-el9yd]

I wish Eugene got a award for that Video If he hasnt already

[@jodiejohnson2408]

Josephine, I love that you love this. What a beautiful heart you have. Time spent hanging with you is never wasted.❤

[@whitevader007]

I cried again! I know most people think that I'm a tall 6'5" tatooed hetero man with a beard. Everything is correct, exept,,,,I'm bi. Not a big burley, but a big bear who cries when he sees proper ballet. Who loves the colour pink (and nailpolish!). And writes poerty. And loves/likes Johnny Depp.

[@wendymontie5660]

You rock!

[@idontknowwhattochangethist9528]

You sound great

[@tiffanylovett7229]

Will you be my bestie?!!

[@artanimeandothershtuff965]

so, I'm all of those things except I'm short, a girl, don't have tattoos or a beard, and I don't like johnny depp lol annnnnyywayyyy you sound like fun. be my friend :) also (i'll be done after this promise) are you good at painting nails or do you just like nail polish (I'm in the latter category lmao)?

[@whyparkjiminnotridejimin]

Damn I wanna be friends with you:(

[@shaldana]

I've watched Eugene's KZbin journey for quite a few years and he's a high fave for me. I'm a 50 year old woman who was raised like Eugene, and while I'm straight, I still had to 'come out' to my family as a full atheist, after years of being raised and living in a cult and it cost me everything. It was worth it. This video has be absolutely sobbing. I don't sob. I don't even shed a tear now and then. This video has undone me. Gonna go find the video on the internet and watch it again. Wow. Just... I feel so wrung out in the most incredible way. What a gift to share, what an inspiration.

[@mehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1]

The whole thing gave me chills.

[@anav.3922]

This one slapt me so hard in the face, and it made me crying so much. Especially the club scene and especially in light of what happened in my hometown last week. Friday night there was a sh**ting outside a pub and a night club in the gaybar street of Oslo. Two people died, 21 got hurt. The Pride parade the next day got cancelled for security reasons. Many people in the LGBTQ+ community in Norway are now scared. I would just like to say to the community that we are so many people who support you, where ever you are in the world. We will be there, and we will fight with you. I myself am not a part of the LGBTQ+ community, but I will continue to stand by you all

[@toniarmijo9943]

Thank you for your kind words and support of our community. All the way from New Mexico, US...I sent my thanks and my gratitude. 🙏😁👍🏽

[@aleinatolerance4598]

That video make me so emotional every single time. So beautifully made and powerful

[@pantheramisfit]

as soon as she said chills, I was like: ' Yeah me too '. These people made such an amazing representation of a way people of the LGBTQIA+ community are treated. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@jenniferharris1280]

Like any true art, this piece pushed my emotions. Like any great art, it pushed MANY emotions. Thank you for sharing, it needed no words, but just your face was an added factor. That's even more rare with a stitch / reaction video!

[@IceNixie0102]

I haven't watched this in SO LONG not sure how you missed it when it came out but it's a fun throwback!

[@erinsinnamon]

Showed this to my girlfriend when it came out it’s the reason she came out. We are now engaged I wish I could show Eugene how much this video impacted people. Eugene is an icon the fact that he also produced this is amazing

[@rozdickson1944]

How wonderful 💓. I transitioned in 2012 and I had my psychologist's support in how I'd come out to my older brother. I rang him up and said - do you remember how you called me a sissy and a faggot and more when I was young and you bullied me about it. How you saw I was effeminate. Well you were right! I'm trans, I'm a woman. He said "can't you just be gay, gay is acceptable, you can hide gay, you can't hide trans... I'm a part of a wonderful dance family these days learning ballet and Jazz. I attended my first ever ballet class in 2015 as authentic me. I've since passed Cecchetti Gr 3, RAD Gr 4 and have my Southern Federation of Dance Classical (Ballet) Syllabus Gr 5 exam this year in September. I perform in our schools recital concerts too, one this Sunday! It really is a childhood dream come true even if it took till I was 50 to first set foot in a ballet class 🩰💃💓

[@brittneybissett]

Proud of you!!!!

[@KSan357]

Congrats on coming out! I'm glad you're fulfilling that dream of yours

[@ChrisSunHwa]

*HUGS* You deserve good things and happiness! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@DancingOnGlass89]

I watched it when it first aired and blubbered like a baby. It still did it to me today. He is amazingly talented and another suggested you watch the making of the video and I totally agree as you get to see it all.

[@AnnieNYC1]

Thank YOU for your genuine, compassionate, humane reaction to humanity on all it's genuinely magical manifestations. The dance of life. Good on Eugene - he is so very talented and so very brave! - and good on YOU. For being you.

[@matthewmoore9257]

I’ve watched this about 12 times since he released it and no matter how much I see it, I still cry every time.

[@CWall-tv7gm]

I am the trifecta-Christian, conservative and Texan. But no one should ever be bullied, killed, or degraded for who they are. We are to love one another. Thank you for your compassion and emotion was touching. I thought this short film was beautiful and the music was phenomenal

[@gracevrogerson]

the whole video is an absolute masterpiece, and gets the tears flowing every time... BUT, the yellow scene completely destroys me every time. I think it's because it shows him finally being accepted by someone, and him being allowed to be HIMSELF. WAAAA so so good

[@ArtsWellnessCollective]

He'd never done ballet before but he's been a dancer his whole life. Also the first time you started tearing up I was like oh girl just wait!😅 It's like the 20th time I've watched this and I still cry my face off. Definitely watch the "making of" video. He's so impressive. 💜

[@princesskaguya2000]

oh lord, I remember when this video was released. It was like the whole internet stood still for a moment. And the gaggle of Asian performers they got to join him? stunning

[@ttdub14]

After all the years this has been out, it still gives me chills. I’ve watched it so many times, I love it.

[@beautifullyanimatedspeaks3301]

I haven't seen such a beautiful and powerful music video in a long time. Everyone was awesome and on point. Eugene is so strong to have such a detailed video but the message is so real and has to be told properly. Eugene did that video. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@spoonlessvalkyrie7514]

I’m in tears!! It’s like he allowed us to look into his soul to see the pain and trauma he went through. 🌈

[@Cent4man]

I saw this when it was first released and have watched it many times since. It’s just as powerful now as the first time I saw it.

[@spilldatea15]

This is very emotional. For a fellow asian this is brave

[@alpa881]

shout out to all the asian QT babies

[@mermaidopulence8539]

It was very tough for me to come out as transgender due to my family being Christian. Thankfully I had the support from my friends the whole way through. I was also worried that I wouldn't be accepted in the ballet world for being a transgender dancer but my studio accepts me with open arms. Jo when you started crying I literally started crying too ♥️💜♥️💜.

[@ivyannen2357]

As a Christian, and a dancer for 16 years, I sincerely apologize for any hate you may have (or currently do) receive from either group or anyone else that hates you for who you are. I am so grateful that your studio is accepting of you. I hope that if your family is not accepting that they come around soon. I hope that if they aren't, or even if they are, that you recognize the family you have on the internet (I know it's not the same, but you are still cared for). I don't know you, and I will probably never meet you, but I love you. You are a testament to yourself, and only you can tell your story. Thank you for being willing to tell it ❤️

[@mermaidopulence8539]

@@ivyannen2357 awwzzzz thanks......also there is a little girl at our studio that has the name Ivy and she played my daughter in The Nutcracker last year, I absolutely love that name.

[@ivyannen2357]

@@mermaidopulence8539 aww that's so cute!! In all my years, I never did dance in the Nutcracker. I've seen several productions of it though! One of which was the Russian Ballet aka: core memory

[@mermaidopulence8539]

@@ivyannen2357 The Nutcracker has always been my favorite ballets and it was so magical getting to dance in it

[@ivyannen2357]

@@mermaidopulence8539 I can imagine! That's amazing!

[@LunaLuv1714]

Had already watched the video before, but still cried... because it's just that powerful ♥️

[@bridget1989]

That was so incredible I’m literally sobbing now ❤️❤️😭 Not only was it an amazing way of coming out it was also beautiful dancing and story telling I’m obsessed so beautiful

[@rosey_ie]

On my first watching of Eugene’s film, I really didn’t know to expect such overwhelming greatness from him. It’s such a generous film too, if you know what I mean? I mean he’s made it on behalf of entire communities of people who need it. I’ll be showing this to my young child in years to come for sure. It is a moving, overwhelming piece of film, and now I know that that’s Eugene to a T. Thanks for reminding of this film again tonight folks ❤️

[@StormSongs7]

I tear up at this every time.

[@missywoford1809]

Yeah. I had to watch it twice because I *bawled* through the first watching. I was *amazed* by both the dance and the color story he told in the video. I mean, really everything about it was phenomenal.

[@giovanninasuluh]

OMG. This definitely needed an onion ninja warning. What an amazing piece of art. I have no words. God Bless Eugene.

[@tiffanylovett7229]

Onion Ninja! That's the best thing I've ever heard🤣

[@celiajean7093]

This was the video he produced celebrating his journey of "coming out". It was amazing and very heartfelt.

[@NeverlandSystemKitten]

WOW! He can dance! O.O And WOW what an amazingly powerful video!!!

[@MibaCallabus]

Oh god I'm crying too, what an emotional story. He did a beautiful job, thank you for sharing with us.

[@Simplesoap]

I haven’t seen this since it was pretty recently released, and I just was so overcome with emotion during this reaction. So deep, so beautiful, so powerful.

[@tylerkim68]

As a queer Korean American this video fills me with so many emotions every time I watch it if she cried watching this I can’t imagine what her reaction to the behind the scenes and explanation of this video would be when I saw the behind the scenes from this and how eugene explained it I was sobbing pretty much the entire video

[@lumsdelj]

I"ve watched this video so many times and its so beautiful and painful and i just love it. Edit: I was super curious to see how Josephine reacted because she's Asian as well and would get it on a much deeper level than I would. (The older sister Korean concern was so sweet) You aren't alone in your crying. I cry every single time. It is so wonderful and visually stunning but at times it hurts so much and it tells such a story. If you look at the background of this as some folks suggested, it explains the colour themes of each section and the progression.

[@elliotwarren1090]

I remember when this video first came out and it blew up and when I saw it I was crying because I understood it’s meaning so deeply

[@toniarmijo9943]

Me too sweetie, me too. It even made this old school dyke (me 😁) shed a few tears.

[@msbluteau]

Cried the first time I saw his video, and cried watching your reaction.

[@reneestevebarrett9103]

This makes me cry every single time I see it anywhere!

[@zokoravonyensloh]

no matter how many time i watch this is still get chills and tears in my eyes

[@iamthesolitarymaninblack]

Fascinating video. Downloaded the song which is Odesza - A moment apart.

[@MiyLei]

This was so intense. This is not the first time im watching this but man am i reliving the emotion of the first time. This is a work of Art and Eugene is the vision of strength and Beauty.... i need a Josephine + Eugene collab stat

[@debbiethomas2622]

When I saw this for the first time, I also cried. The best!!!

[@shashonie1]

I so glad you viewed this. It makes my heart sing everytime.

[@emmatitsworth2200]

These are the heartbreaking yet beautiful stories you can tell through dance. Whether your style is contemporary, ballet, musical theater, or any other style of dance, these are the stories we should be telling.

[@willow6049]

I LOVE Eugene! I will have to find this video! Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad he was finally able to reveal his true self to the world! He is fabulous! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈

[@jasmint3207]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6HMoX-cgs6Uj7c

[@jasmint3207]

Should have been in the description! Maybe in a pinned comment? @The Point Shop

[@panabefamily4432]

I remember when he announced that he’s making that video I was so excited especially I was slowly finding myself and finding out who I am. His visuals, the storytelling and the music just showed us an amazing representation of what it’s like struggling to be who we are. Anyway Happy Pride Month!

[@SLAMSwan]

The power of dance is undeniable. I was crying right along with you.

[@tristanrobinson6833]

Ive literally seen this video so many times and watching you react to it made me ball. I forgot how much time, effort, love, and bravery this had to take. IM STILL CRYING.

[@shespeex8413]

This masterpiece is life changing. It can allow others to see and place themselves in the story, as all great art does. My hope is this can lead to transformation towards empathy and kindness. I was right there with you Josephine, except I went all the way to ugly sob with snort. Thank you for blessing us all with Korean big sister concern. 💜

[@michellebloch8970]

OMG!!!! Wow! Just blown away for so many different reasons. I knew he had made a coming out video but I didn’t know that was how he told his family too. When he was dressed in drag and going to the club I just thought “get it Eugene!” Cause he and the other propels were having so much fun then. But when I saw the “shooter” walking up and I knew immediately where it was going and was just hit with so much emotion. This was amazing and so impactful. Such a talented, beautiful man 🥰

[@thangle13]

That was so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it because I somehow missed it!

[@jpsebastien]

Your videos always make my day! Love you so much Josephine

[@socialswithmichelle]

Literally every emotion that Josephine just felt, is exactly how I reacted the first time I watched this video!

[@kels101087]

I've seen Eugene's video before but I cried all over again watching it just now.

[@geniej2378]

Come on, at least link his video in the description box! Beautiful video and a heartfelt reaction

[@kristons6010]

After all these years, still can't hold back the tears.

[@npats550]

Aww, Josephine, you're reaction was so deeply personal, and I guess it's because it resonates so much more with you, because of the culture similarities. It was great that even such a relatively small piece, was packed full with storytelling, and beaitiful moves. And to learn that he wrote, directed, choreographed, and the music and dance was wild. Hoping the best for all of you x

[@sarahcoletti6946]

FINALLY!!! I've been requesting this review for MONTHS upon MONTHS!!! YAY!!!

[@elainechan7155]

I cried watching his coming out video too at the time. I really like Eugene and I look up to him 🥰 Thanks for reacting!

[@golfjunkey1]

I have always loved Eugene but love him even more now! The mommy in me wants to protect him and tell him how loved he is. My big, scary looking Korean husband would be an amazing supportive and protective big brother/father figure. We live in Austin so not all Texans are horrible judgmental people!

[@SensationallySilky]

I'm not crying, you're crying. I love him so much!

[@TheArtsandSciences]

I half watch this show because I think the professional insight into ballet footwear is incredible. The other half thinks Josephine is an amazing person for being positive, inclusive, and solidly grounded in best practices.

[@artanimeandothershtuff965]

congrats and thank you to everyone who's sharing their stories! it's really hard to come out, so that's really brave of you (not sure how entitled I am to say this, I'm a Puff and I don't even KNOW any Griffins that I'm aware of lol). Eugene's coming out was really beautiful (in contrast to mine, where I just mentioned I was bi in a conversation like it was a known fact already lmao) , and I hope it has inspired people and helped them in their own journeys! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@jendesimone9053]

Thank you for these reaction posts. I probably would never have seen this. 🙏🏻

[@juliettepage]

I was literally just commenting on The Try Guys try ballet video saying that you should watch Eugene's coming out video. I'm so glad that you did watch it. Your reaction was amazing. ❤️❤️

[@basbastian2998]

I did not expect this. It made me cry.

[@JJCHAU]

No matter how many times I’ve watched this video, I always cry. The story telling, choreography, costumes, production design, and cinematography are all so well done.

[@annasahlstrom6109]

The video was absolutely gorgeous! I was in awe when I saw it. Eugene is my favorite Try Guy and I will always have a crush on him.

[@geezygee]

I didn't know about this! What an important piece of art! 💕 😭

[@darlenelipuma7769]

Amazing! More people need to see this and understand what so many gay, trans, etc. people go through before finally letting go and accepting themselves! I would love my child no matter what. But too many don't and won't accept their child for who he or she is. It's THEIR life. Let them live it. So glad I got to watch this.

[@figureskaterjc8888]

Its 2am AND IM CRYING!!!!!! This was sooo good!!!!!!!

[@NosterToaster92]

This video DESTROYED me emotionally when I first saw it. I get chills every time I watch it.

[@meems4378]

I always love when I can see the story clearly 🥰

[@saracucksee9683]

I absolutely bawl every time I see that video. It was an incredible video, and the behind the scenes gives incredible insight to it. He really nails the execution and delivery with this video. It means the world to me to see your channel donating to the Trevor Project. The world has come a long way even just since I was in school, and we've fought long and hard to get to where we are, but we still need support from all the allies we can get. Thank you.

[@darksakurattv]

I'm SO happy he included Mayhem Miller in this as his drag mother. This moved me so much.

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

Beautiful. Powerful. Perfect

[@Irishharper]

OMG this was amazing... He is so talented.

[@shierrinflae]

I‘ve seen this before but for some reason, this time was very emotional for me. I‘m trying really hard not to cry.

[@disa_nour]

I forgot about this video it’s so godly beautiful

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

I didn’t cry the first time I watched this but I’m choking up a bit rn 😭

[@justanotherrandomchannel4566]

To be fair, the type of dacing Eugene is doing is contemporary.

[@serenasalme4265]

Jo, I love your sensitiveness🌺

[@LFwolfycrafts]

Josephine’s reaction was so sweet! I love how many forms of art there are (painting, drawing, ballet, etc) and how people can relate to each other even with different art styles. I hope who reads this has the best day! Ps. Can you react to ballora from five nights at Freddy’s?

[@emmalewis2790]

I would love to see Eugene reacting to this reaction

[@purplemoondanse]

Wow it's so beautiful... Thank you for letting me discover this video!

[@iInuYashaDem0n]

My boyfriend was one of the extras in this video!! He was one of the people in white (sad bc those are the ones anti-lgbtq) Eugene did such an amazing job tho 👏👏

[@livinglife7959]

I cry every time i watch it

[@nebulanobody]

This makes me feel less alone knowing I can do what I love (ballet) and still be accepted by the ones I look up to💜

[@Faolair]

omg, I've been waiting for you to react to this * - *

[@user-el2nh5uo1w]

Thanks for this. I could only make it through once.

[@annavaz13]

eugene’s video is amazing but dang what an extra way to come out I could never 🙈

[@Zoom_1012]

Wow! That really WAS amazing. Well done, for sure. 👏🏻 🌴☀️🌴