A high school student in South Korea who had been questioned as part of a deepfake sex crime investigation recently attempted to take his own life by jumping from the roof of a 19-story apartment building. The 16-year-old boy — referred to as A — had been interviewed as a witness for allegedly viewing and […]
Deepfake Porn Site Featuring 200+ Female Idols Disappears — Only To Cause More Concern
Recently, amidst the Telegram-based sex crimes gaining international attention in Korea, K-Pop fans brought to attention that numerous female idols were the victims of deepfake porn. aespa were one of the many groups on the site. | SM Entertainment According to a Security Hero report shared by the Wall Street Journal, South Korea is the most vulnerable country […]
Telegram Deletes And Apologizes For Deepfake Porn—But Koreans Are Far From Impressed
Amid the deeply concerning scandal over deepfake porn—impacting both non-celebrities and celebrities alike, Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) received an email from Telegram‘s East Asia representative apologizing for the “illicit content on the platform.” 200+ Female Idols Found In Deepfake Porn, Netizens Disgusted On September 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean news outlets reported that Telegram had […]
YG Entertainment Directly Addresses Deepfake Porn Sites In Recent Statement
YG Entertainment has taken a firm stance against the growing issue of deepfake pornography featuring their artists. In a recent statement, the company expressed deep concern over the increasing production and distribution of these AI-generated videos, which they described as both harmful and illegal. | YG Entertainment The entertainment giant claimed they have been actively […]
4 K-Pop Agencies Have Promised Strong Action Against Deepfake Idol Porn Sites So Far
In recent days, a serious issue has become focus in the K-Pop industry as deepfake pornography featuring numerous female idols has surfaced online. These photos and videos — which manipulate AI deepfake technology to superimpose idols’ faces onto explicit content — have caused significant concern among fans and industry professionals alike. 200+ Female Idols Found […]
Disturbing Report Shows 6 Out Of 10 Deepfake Victims Are Minors
According to newly released data by the National Police Agency on Friday, August 30, nearly 60% of the victims in all the deepfake-related sexual crimes investigated by the Korean police turned out to be underage individuals. Image used for illustrative purposes According to the report, between 2021 and 2023, a total of 523 deepfake sex […]
Notorious YouTuber’s Channel Turned Battleground Between The Internet vs. Korean Men Amid Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
A notorious “wrecker” YouTube channel has found itself at the center of the clash between Korean men and the internet amid the shocking Telegram-based digital sex crimes that shook the nation. YouTuber PPKKa | @PPKKa/YouTube PPKKa, a far-right YouTuber with 1.19M followers—whose channel thrives on anti-feminist propaganda-like “tea” content, uploaded a video talking about the […]
South Korea Scrambles To Close Huge Loophole In Regulation Amid Nationwide Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
Following the shocking discoveries of Telegram-based “humiliation rooms” and deepfake porn, South Korean politicians are rushing to battle the repeating “Nth Room-like” digital sex crimes. All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm On August 27, 2024 (KST), representative Han Jeong Ae of the Democratic Party of Korea introduced a […]
“Single’s Inferno” Dex Becomes Victim To Deepfake Technology — Agency Responds
Single’s Inferno star Dex (also known as Kim Jin Young) has become a household name. His charisma and charm on the dating reality show won the hearts of the Korean public. As he gains more recognition, it seems like more are trying to benefit from the budding star’s image. It was recently reported in the […]
Middle School Students Caught Creating And Circulating Explicit Photos Of Female Students Using Deepfake
According to the latest reports, the Korean police are investigating a digital sex crime involving the use of AI (artificial intelligence) and Deepfake technology. The crime happened at a middle school in Busan. Image used for illustrative purposes On August 21, the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education reported that a complaint was filed with […]
Study Makes Disturbing Discovery About The Prevalence Of Korean Actresses And Singers In Deepfake Content
In the modern age as AI becomes a more prevalent part of our society, the danger of deepfake media — described as “a video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information” — has become increasingly worrying. […]
“A Killer Paradox” Director Admits To Using Deepfake Technology To Create Son Suk Ku’s Viral Lookalikes
Netflix’s K-Drama, A Killer Paradox, adapted from the Kkomabi’s Webtoon of the same name, garnered attention for the uncanny resemblance of one of its lead actors and his child counterparts. When one accidental killing leads to another, an average college student finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective who will stop […]
K-Netizens Shocked At CIX’s Deepfake AI Concept For New Album
Recently, K-Pop idol group CIX dropped the first member teaser video for their upcoming first single album, O or 1. The teaser video, AI BX BRIEFING, revealed member BX making a comeback briefing in different languages. CIX(씨아이엑스) 1st Single Album ‘0 or 1’: AI BX BRIEFING ▶️ https://t.co/cABVNNHwEh#CIX #씨아이엑스 #BX #승훈 #배진영 #용희 #현석 #0_or_1 […]