 Harisu is South Korea's first transgender entertainer, and in 2002 became the second person in South Korea to legally change gender.General awareness of homosexuality remained low among the Korean public until recently, with increased awareness and debate addressing the issue, as well as gay-themed entertainment in mass media and prominent celebrities, such as Hong Seok-cheon, coming out in public.Nonetheless, gay and lesbian Koreans still face difficulties at home and work, and many prefer not to reveal their sexual orientation to family, friends or co-workers.