As deepfake sexual crimes spread, K-Pop stars are also taking action.
On the 2nd, YG Entertainment announced through an official statement, "We are very seriously aware of the situation in which inappropriate deepfake content is being produced and distributed in relation to our agency's artists."
They continued, "We are continuing to monitor the widespread and malicious illegal activities and are working to delete and punish illegal videos."
Eradicating deepfake crimes. The agency emphasized, "We are taking all possible legal measures, including criminal procedures," and "We will continue to respond strongly to all illegal activities that seriously harm the character and reputation of artists."
JYP Entertainment, which includes Twice and Enmix, Woollim Entertainment, which Kwon Eun-bi is affiliated with, Modehouse of Triple S, FCENM of Ailee One, and ATRP, which Chuu is affiliated with, are also taking legal action.
Deepfake sex crimes are crimes that use artificial intelligence (AI) to synthesize another person's face into pornography. There are voices calling for platform responsibility to be strengthened to prevent the spread of illegal content.