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.
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
....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 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
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!
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
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.
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.
@@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 RUclips & 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.
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.
This video brought me back to a restaurant I used to bartend at, where I had a guest one day that I still think about so often with so much love. A male born person, in a conservative dress, dark and styled wig, and simple but thoughtfully applied makeup. After checking ID, as is my job, I saw a man in the picture, under a name different than what was given, from the out-of-towner that was clearly the same person. I learned she was in town on business, and was looking for good sushi and wine, which brought her to my bartop. Her eyes lit up when I complimented her dress, and she smiled kindly when I acknowledged her with 'ma'am'. I could tell by her quietness when people were near that this public expression was fairly new. Every time I think of her, and how comfortable I saw and strived to help her feel that night, it warms my heart and brings me to the verge of tears. I hope so much that she has loving friends that support and understand her, and wish I could see her again, if nothing else to tell her how happy seeing her that night, being brave and true to herself, made me.
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. ❤️
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. 😭❤❤❤❤
@@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.
@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?
“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!
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.
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!
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^^!
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
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.
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.
The ending where he stares into the camera has me crying still because you can see him understanding that the fighting is never going to end. As someone who was very fortunate to grow up in a loving and supportive environment, sitting on the sidelines watching people tear each other apart kills me because I know I could be doing so much better, but being vocal scares me more because of the hate I know I would experience. I'm just tired of it all. But I think the best we can do is the best we can do. And this video is proof of all the progress that we've made so far.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
@@EspaALSC I'd say the video is a powerful and we'll crafted one. For me though, this particular scene was on a different level. The struggle, the acceptance, and the pride (and all other images that you can get from that scene); especially the pride to stand with your head high no matter what. These are extraordinarily powerful and moving images.
@AkonVEVO i guess it's because people are trying to end LGBTQ+ discrimination by the easiest way they know how, shaming people, but they do this as an auto response not being able to think through the fact they think pda in front of children is bad
AkonVEVO i think in the moment they think that you wouldn’t say the same thing to a Straight couple. They probably think you have some discrimination against them which obviously isn’t the case. I think people just need to be more aware of their surroundings and don’t full on make out in public.
It’s so true tho, I’m at the same perspective I guess some people just are happier than others, they say intelligent people are more depressed because they think too much and care too much about figuring things out.
I sincerely believe that “happiness” isn’t something you can achieve. You will always be striving to achieve more in a way, cause it’s in a human’s nature to find new things to strife for. But I think you can be content with happiness sprinkled throughout and sadness being rare^^
Can’t believe it’s been 9 months already. Ever since he came out with this video, it’s obvious how free Eugine is now that he doesn’t have to hide who he is
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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...🤭😦😧.
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 cannot stop crying. The image of him at the end in purple standing proud but barely holding it together while the world fights behind him. It's so powerful.
Jamey Reed i wholeheartedly agree with you. i just finally got around to watching this and i’m bawling because it has such a strong message and it inspires me so much. this community is one of the strongest.
Yeah! Apparently, the female dancer is supposed to represent the female friends that Eugene confided his sexuality and felt comfort with during his high school years :0
@@StrawberryJamming people in black clothes are allies, people in white clothes are homophobes. There's another video explaining all the details of the video
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'll be 35 this year. Never came out to my parents about being not only pan but also trans. My father got hospitalized last October due to Covid complications that we believe he caught at the hospital after heart surgery. I was getting ready to call him to confirm this to him but he passed away October 4th, 2020. I think he knew, though. He started to give me his boots and his shirts, which would anger my mother. He started speaking well of LGBT people, which he never had done before. Watching this MV just took me back to some very hurtful memories due to being LGBT, but also made me remember how much my father changed once he probably realized that no, I wasn't his daughter but his son. Thank you for making such a beautiful video for the community.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
He did a video that explains all. Like every person in black are allies like his brother and mother at the end. Also, all the person that wears white his agaisnt like his father and sister. The grey are people that dont know or care. like everyone at first is in grey. Then they like all chose side (black or white). The best example is in the church, they all start gray and become one side white and the other black. It's beautiful that eugene think of every little thing !
I hope he has that for himself... Just as we all need happiness. There's also darkness we need to mold us into better humans and to learn from our pain that loving who we are and being a wholesome human is and has purpose
As a straight woman, I have never gone through, or personally know, the struggles of owning a sexuality besides cisgender. Eugene, thank you. This video brings me to tears every time. No one should ever have to go through what seems endless nights of denial from family, religion and society. I see you and I’m extremely happy you grew to own your sexuality and shared your art with us. This masterpiece has a special place in my heart. Thank you.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 🫶🏼
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?
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
Panic at the Swat of water lol same and thanks... I think I’ve watched Dans video like 10 times cause it just hits really really close to my experience.
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.
Oh god, imagine the pressure that he may have felt from his family and all the girls on social media crushing on him. We Will always support you Eugene ;)
I concur. As the credits rolled I thought, Oh, so this is how it all starts. This [is] gonna be real. But your message had been contained already. You know how we are. We get it. We want more. Bravo.
Damn son, what a beautifully choreographed routine/dance/story. You are one talented dude. Good luck with your endeavores and its good to know the others three have your back! (Pun intended ;) love from Holland
If you watch closer you’ll see the people in black reach to comfort him (they represent acceptance) and the people in white push :) (they’re the homophobic people)
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.
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.
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!
This does NOT feel like 10 months ago
holy shit only 10 months??
Exactly
10!? GIRL I-.
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wait excuse me 10 months ago- h u h ? LIES- I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THIS
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 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
“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?
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it was a comment who said it in a video where they were reading out nice mean and thirsty comments
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💙💜🩷
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
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
"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 RUclips & 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
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
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!
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
This video brought me back to a restaurant I used to bartend at, where I had a guest one day that I still think about so often with so much love. A male born person, in a conservative dress, dark and styled wig, and simple but thoughtfully applied makeup. After checking ID, as is my job, I saw a man in the picture, under a name different than what was given, from the out-of-towner that was clearly the same person. I learned she was in town on business, and was looking for good sushi and wine, which brought her to my bartop. Her eyes lit up when I complimented her dress, and she smiled kindly when I acknowledged her with 'ma'am'. I could tell by her quietness when people were near that this public expression was fairly new. Every time I think of her, and how comfortable I saw and strived to help her feel that night, it warms my heart and brings me to the verge of tears. I hope so much that she has loving friends that support and understand her, and wish I could see her again, if nothing else to tell her how happy seeing her that night, being brave and true to herself, made me.
Taylor Rutland Thank you for sharing that story. That was wonderful.
girl you are amazing ❤
Okay boomer
@@kiwi089 clever, really. I can only imagine how long it took you to come up with that one.
@@kiwi089 wow, I'm impressed at how dumb people can be. Though I'm not surprised since I bet you can't grasp the idea of love!
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.
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.
“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.
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
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?
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
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?
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 💜
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 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?
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 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.
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.
"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'm not gay. I dont comment on things. I'm rarely moved. I'm watching this at work. I'm crying in a cafeteria. EUGENE.
M E
The ending where he stares into the camera has me crying still because you can see him understanding that the fighting is never going to end. As someone who was very fortunate to grow up in a loving and supportive environment, sitting on the sidelines watching people tear each other apart kills me because I know I could be doing so much better, but being vocal scares me more because of the hate I know I would experience. I'm just tired of it all. But I think the best we can do is the best we can do. And this video is proof of all the progress that we've made so far.
Flaming Pianos you’re amazing. hang in there.
In the credits I think the comcept is that he found a group that supports him.
But after it shows the light in the tunnel :), they're the winners they WILL do whatever it takes to fight for their rights.
Read the whole comment like others :3
yes
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!
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.
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
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
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.
That scene with a Eugene in the blue dress is powerful.
This was so powerful it explained everything. Gives me chills everytime.
Tbh, which scene in this video WASNT?
@@EspaALSC I'd say the video is a powerful and we'll crafted one. For me though, this particular scene was on a different level. The struggle, the acceptance, and the pride (and all other images that you can get from that scene); especially the pride to stand with your head high no matter what. These are extraordinarily powerful and moving images.
@AkonVEVO i guess it's because people are trying to end LGBTQ+ discrimination by the easiest way they know how, shaming people, but they do this as an auto response not being able to think through the fact they think pda in front of children is bad
AkonVEVO i think in the moment they think that you wouldn’t say the same thing to a Straight couple. They probably think you have some discrimination against them which obviously isn’t the case. I think people just need to be more aware of their surroundings and don’t full on make out in public.
Eugene in middle school: “Are you finally happy?”
Eugene now: “No one is ever finally happy.”
That broke my heart.
my heart aches for him. So glad he's finally happier at least!
It’s so true tho, I’m at the same perspective I guess some people just are happier than others, they say intelligent people are more depressed because they think too much and care too much about figuring things out.
I started crying.. so sad. He will find happiness and love
I sincerely believe that “happiness” isn’t something you can achieve. You will always be striving to achieve more in a way, cause it’s in a human’s nature to find new things to strife for. But I think you can be content with happiness sprinkled throughout and sadness being rare^^
@@malmonk8970 its in the making video. not this one.
Can’t believe it’s been 9 months already. Ever since he came out with this video, it’s obvious how free Eugine is now that he doesn’t have to hide who he is
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.
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???
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?
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
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.
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*
bet future generations will be analyzing this in english
NO BC IM LITERALLY DOING THIS LMAO
Yup
WE. NEED. SCHOOLS. TO. TEACH. ABOUT. LGBTQA+. HISTORY.
@@SomeGuyOnYT YES.
Yessss!I hope so!
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 👌🏻👌🏻
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've watched this a lot of times and even a year later I get goosebumps. I'm so proud of you, Eugene.
Why are u proud of him?
When i first saw it I nearly cried. It was so emotional.
@@glitch2355 for the coming out?
Me too I had just found this song on January and I fell in love with it
@@Lull4h some people I swear never read, they just look at the thumbnail
I cannot stop crying. The image of him at the end in purple standing proud but barely holding it together while the world fights behind him. It's so powerful.
Jamey Reed dude your like 40 chill
@@fishskkalee762 what does that even mean? Only young people have a right to be moved by something?
Jamey Reed i wholeheartedly agree with you. i just finally got around to watching this and i’m bawling because it has such a strong message and it inspires me so much. this community is one of the strongest.
A bit sensitive aren’t we my friend
Jamey Reed I don’t know man saying that dosent really fit the description
I really enjoy the yellow scene
You just can see how his comfort and connection changes from the female dancer to the male dancer
Yes i also noticed that the girl is wearing a different color because she doesnt match him, i love the small details so much!
Yeah!
Apparently, the female dancer is supposed to represent the female friends that Eugene confided his sexuality and felt comfort with during his high school years :0
@@StrawberryJamming people in black clothes are allies, people in white clothes are homophobes. There's another video explaining all the details of the video
@@Illdusion i knoww
It was definitely my favourite part of the whole video tbh
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.
*“you’re a beautiful flower and i love to watch you grow.”*
- Jake The Dog
"Germany will rise on power of nationalism(nazism)"
- Adolf Hitler
I LOVED ADVENTURE TIME IT WAS THE SHIT
you can’t really control being gay it’s a mix of chemicals in the womb - sciences
667th like 😂
@@digitalsleeper9681 me too bro me too
I'll be 35 this year. Never came out to my parents about being not only pan but also trans. My father got hospitalized last October due to Covid complications that we believe he caught at the hospital after heart surgery. I was getting ready to call him to confirm this to him but he passed away October 4th, 2020. I think he knew, though. He started to give me his boots and his shirts, which would anger my mother. He started speaking well of LGBT people, which he never had done before. Watching this MV just took me back to some very hurtful memories due to being LGBT, but also made me remember how much my father changed once he probably realized that no, I wasn't his daughter but his son. Thank you for making such a beautiful video for the community.
i'm so sorry for your loss. i hope things are working out a little better for you now
cried a lot reading this. i wish you nothing but the best, love you
Hope things are better for you
@@kialijewski thank you. Its tough but pushing through
@@fhdjhss837 thank you so much
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.
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.
*Taylor: You need to calm down*
*Eugene: Hold my gay*
@@стрелок-ч7р stfu Russian
Sometimes I think everything sucks and then I remember Eugene Lee Yang was gifted to humanity.
i completely agree
@@rosesforviolets He's a treasure ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
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
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
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: 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
"If you aren't angry, you aren't paying attention." You'll always have my support.
3 years later and I still think this is a masterpiece.
I just noticed that the his “mother and brother” are the only ones who supported him, while his dad and sister did not
He did a video that explains all. Like every person in black are allies like his brother and mother at the end. Also, all the person that wears white his agaisnt like his father and sister. The grey are people that dont know or care. like everyone at first is in grey. Then they like all chose side (black or white). The best example is in the church, they all start gray and become one side white and the other black. It's beautiful that eugene think of every little thing !
you know, I've watched this several times, but only noticed that today
@@judith6569 where's the video??
There’s nothing like watching this for the first time
I cried so much when I saw it for the first time this video is beautiful beyond words
This is my first time. I love it. It will definitely not be my last.
Or the 100th because everytime it’s just more special 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🤍🤎🖤
There’s nothing like watching this for the fifth time
I'm actually crying my eyes out right now.
"Are you finally happy?"
Gosh it really hit me like a truck when he told that story
I hope one day he will be cause he deserves it everyone does
I hope he has that for himself... Just as we all need happiness. There's also darkness we need to mold us into better humans and to learn from our pain that loving who we are and being a wholesome human is and has purpose
That’s what I am about to say 👍🏻
Jessica Adams Hays I heard someone say before that "you cannot live life without pain, to have a rainbow you need rain"
Thank you for everything, Eugene.
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!?
As a straight woman, I have never gone through, or personally know, the struggles of owning a sexuality besides cisgender. Eugene, thank you. This video brings me to tears every time. No one should ever have to go through what seems endless nights of denial from family, religion and society. I see you and I’m extremely happy you grew to own your sexuality and shared your art with us. This masterpiece has a special place in my heart. Thank you.
Cisgender isn't a sexuality! But thank you for your words tho, the world is in need of more accepting people
Cisgender actually means that you were born in the body that you identify as but I get where you were coming from and your words were very kind
Gabriela Hernandez you are awesome
Omg, I thought the same. He is awesome.
I’m straight too, and girl yes! It’s so horrible what they go through
Who’s rewatching this after more than a year 🥺
Meeeeee
Same
Me
This makes me cri-
I’m crying all over again 😭😂
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?
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.
I looked into his eyes and for a moment I felt like I was not just me but us. thank you
* cue State Anthem of the Soviet Union *
@@oli4552 lmao
I felt like he wasn’t just looking at the camera, but was looking at us. Into our souls
Dude you're comment was so gay
Captain Parasite so was this video?
Most RUclipsrs: 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
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 ❤
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
eugene lee yang and daniel howell being the most iconic in 2019
anto e. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yes.
Yes!
Preach 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Hell yes
Can we just take the time to respect the Eugene wrote, directed and choreographed all of this!?
Edit: HOLY SHIT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LIKES :D
And he did it in a month! 😳 It would take me probably five years MAAAAAYBE and it wouldnt be half as good as this.
Pretty amazing, and SO personal.
YESS SO TALENTED
I dunno but,that sounds gay to me!
he did such an amazing job!
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 🫶🏼
When Eugene was doing the dancing scene I gasped! He did so good😭❤️
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
he’s not just telling
he’s representing
Yes!
Great comment!
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 😭
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.
Eugene: If I'm coming out, I'm gonna do it my way.
Beyond speechless man :')
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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
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.
That was painfully beautiful. You've told the story wonderfully. Great job.
Daniel Howell: basically I’m gay
Eugene Lee Yang: I’m gay
Me: HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
pride month this year is FEEDING US
Ashton Winfree i know right i just came back from his video also i like your profile pic
♥️♥️♥️
THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST WEEK EVER!!!!! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Panic at the Swat of water lol same and thanks... I think I’ve watched Dans video like 10 times cause it just hits really really close to my experience.
Dan and Eugene giving the commonly unspoken topic with full loving force
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!
Oh god, imagine the pressure that he may have felt from his family and all the girls on social media crushing on him. We Will always support you Eugene ;)
ya girls crushing on him was a lot of pressure.....smfh i'm pretty sure that was the least of his worries.
TheIdiotChallenge lmfao
@nova star did you not read what i said? read it again. smh
I kinda want this to become a full-length movie
I would be entertained, even without ONE word-
How about an album? ODESZA - A Moment Apart
lol
I can not tell you how much I agree with that statement.
I concur. As the credits rolled I thought, Oh, so this is how it all starts. This [is] gonna be real. But your message had been contained already. You know how we are. We get it. We want more. Bravo.
As an Asian woman who is the mother to three children (two of whom are boys), I am so proud of you, Eugene!
Emily DeLong Eugene has 2 sisters
XxrockyxX 0 so she isn’t stating that Eugene has two brothers she is just saying that she has two sons
Dude there are 2.5 billion of you
Ra's Al Ghul what do you mean
So are they gay?
You came here to rewatch this after Eugene announced he was leaving Try Guys? Good luck to him!
So how beautiful do you wanna make this?
Eugene: yes
I like how this has 2.2k likes but no reply's lol
“Written, Directed *_AND_* Choreographed by Eugene Lee Yang” WHAT A QUEEN 👏👏👏👏👏
Ikr 👏👏
*king
滑继续 King buddy
Parth Rangan thank you
Damn son, what a beautifully choreographed routine/dance/story. You are one talented dude. Good luck with your endeavores and its good to know the others three have your back! (Pun intended ;) love from Holland
Literally him still walking with a straight face while they're all pushing him left and right is who I aspire to be
Heh... “Straight” face...
Same
He’s walking with a gay face and proud
That’s the strength we all strive for!
If you watch closer you’ll see the people in black reach to comfort him (they represent acceptance) and the people in white push :) (they’re the homophobic people)
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.