Kim Seon-ho's likeness used in deepfake impersonation scams demanding money
Deepfake videos purporting to show South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho were reportedly used to impersonate him and demand money from people. His agency, Fantagio, issued a public warning and pledged legal action against those responsible for the misuse of his likeness.
What happened
Deepfake videos and impersonation attempts demanding money were created using actor Kim Seon-ho's likeness, according to his agency Fantagio.
The agency stated that neither the actor nor its staff would request money or personal information through private contact.
Reported impact
The scams caused distress to the actor and his agency. Fantagio urged fans to be cautious to avoid harm from such impersonation attempts.
Index analysis
The case reflects a persistent problem in South Korea's entertainment industry where deepfake technology is misused to impersonate celebrities for financial gain.
Governance controls
Fantagio said it will continue monitoring and take firm measures against such activities, vowing strong legal action against impersonation and the spread of false information through deepfakes.
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