Hundreds of Female K-Pop Idols, Actresses Targeted in AI Fake Nudes Scandal, Sparking Outrage
An ongoing discussion has uncovered that over 200 female K-pop idols and actresses have been victims of a deepfake pornography incident that has sparked anger among fans and the general public alike.
'The New Nth Room' scandal has brought focus to the escalating problem of cybersexual offenses in South Korea.
A recent report from Security Hero that the 'Wall Street Journal' shared revealed that South Korea is facing a concerning rise in sexual offenses.
this is horrible. korean feminists have let us know that female kpop idols and actresses were the first to be violated by deep-fakes. ppl dismissed this as no big deal, a minor side-effect of being famous. this emboldened men to target regular women and little girls. https://t.co/dla1YyMqiS pic.twitter.com/osyeYA1dHZ
— van ϟˎˊ˗ (@purinzfem) August 29, 2024
Out of 96 thousand videos examined from ten deepfake porn platforms highlighted in the report, a staggering 53 percent featured South Korean singers and actors.
The report pointed out that many of these videos targeted K Pop idols from fifth-generation groups. Some of whom are underage.
Deepfake videos that alter the faces of celebrities onto content or modify authentic images to make them look naked are being shared widely across various websites.
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The platforms are regularly refreshed with material to continue exploiting these well-known personalities.
The unearthing of these manipulated videos has stirred up hatred among internet users who are expressing their concerns via social platforms, urging entertainment companies to take action promptly and ensure the safety of idols with a strong emphasis on holding the perpetrators accountable.
A user expressed their concern by commenting on X (previously known as Twitter) using the hashtag campaign #ProtectOurIdols to urge agencies, like JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and YD Entertainment, to safeguard their artists from infringements.
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this is horrible. korean feminists have let us know that female kpop idols and actresses were the first to be violated by deep-fakes. ppl dismissed this as no big deal, a minor side-effect of being famous. this emboldened men to target regular women and little girls. https://t.co/dla1YyMqiS pic.twitter.com/osyeYA1dHZ
— van ϟˎˊ˗ (@purinzfem) August 29, 2024
The recent controversy has sparked discussions regarding the legal issues surrounding deepfake technology and its implications for privacy and consent concerns arising about the enforcement of anti-nonconsensual sexual content laws in South Korea's digital realm.
As events unravel further and progress unfolds gradually in this scenario, there is an increasing demand for rules and stronger actions to tackle the proliferation of deepfake pornography.
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Rovelyn Barba
