Overwatch League player Hyeon “EFFECT” Hwang comes out as bisexual. In a heartfelt message on social media, EFFECT said that he is “finally putting down this burden” by coming out.

EFFECT is not the only LGBTQ player in the Overwatch League, as Houston Outlaws player Austin “Muma” Wilmot is openly gay.

Overwatch League Player EFFECT Posts Heartfelt Coming Out Message

It is true that I am bisexual. I've been hiding it since young and never even showed a hint to anyone except my family (even they got mad immediately). I finally putting down this burden after the hard time of hiding. Sorry for causing the confusion with such sudden announcement. — the translator (@efftranslator) December 22, 2018

Dallas Fuel player Hyeon “EFFECT” Hwang has come out as bisexual in a heartfelt post published on Twitter. EFFECT’s original message was published in Korean but it was later translated into English by a fan of the Overwatch League pro.

The translated tweet reads:

It is true that I am bisexual. I’ve been hiding it since young and never even showed a hint to anyone except my family (even they got mad immediately). I finally putting down this burden after the hard time of hiding. Sorry for causing the confusion with such sudden announcement.

I talked for the first time ever with my dad without my « mask » after the coming out. Thank you dad for your understanding during this long conversation. I have to talk with mom now…

i wish all the problems get solved one by one . ' -') ♡ — Hajinsun 🐰 (@HajinsunTV) December 23, 2018

In a follow-up tweet, EFFECT shared screenshots of a message thread with his father in which they discuss his decision to come out as bisexual. According to a translation by Hajinsun, EFFECT’s caption reads:

I talked for the first time ever with my dad without my « mask » after the coming out. Thank you dad for your understanding during this long conversation. I have to talk with mom now… i wish all the problems get solved one by one . ‘ -‘) ♡

The response to EFFECT’s coming out has been incredible positive. The replies to both the English and Korean versions of the tweet are filled with fans saying that they are “proud” of the player for his bravery. Many more tweets include memes showing their love for the Overwatch pro.

Although some Overwatch League pros have themselves been reprimanded for homophobic behavior and the use of homophobic slurs, it seems that the majority of Overwatch League fans at least are supportive of the LGBTQ community.

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