Recently, many Kpop idols and Korean actors have become victims of deepfakes and AI generative content. Many have reported that unknown people have started using their faces, displacing others, to promote goods and services. These technologies are also actively used by many people for harmful content. One such example includes Aespa’s Karina and Winter. The two filed a lawsuit against an individual who spread deepfake videos using their faces.According to the latest report, the two have officially won the case against the man, and they have been served in prison again. Here’s what we know about the case.
Aespa Karina and Winter won a case against the person who used their faces for a deepfake video
On June 18, the management agency of the idols released a public notice on all their social media platforms regarding the matter. They announced that the man, named Mr. A in various documents, has been sentenced to prison. He was sentenced to prison for 2 years and 6 months.It was also reported that the First Criminal Division of the Daegu High Court ruled against the man and ordered him to complete an 80-hour sexual violence treatment program. In addition, he was also imposed a seven-year employment ban. This will prevent him from working in any area related to children and teenagers.The company further stated in their official announcement that they will take strict legal action against all people who post malicious content against their artists and target them online. These activities specifically track these activities, both locally and internationally, to ensure the safety of their artists.A statement from the announcement also reads, “Through fan reports and our own monitoring, we have collected thousands of evidences, including malicious posts and comments on various online communities and Social Network Service (SNS) platforms. Mr. A has been charged in court for making intimate pictures and videos of Aespa members Karina and Winter to other people for profit.
Aespa was not the only target
This is not the only time a regulatory agency has had to take strict legal action against deepfakes and AI tech users to protect the safety of their artists. In the past, BLACKPINK was also targeted with similar content, and their management agency had to file legal complaints against anonymous users who used deep technology to create malicious videos about women.A few days ago, former Sharp member and broadcaster Lee Ji Hye also posted about people using deepfakes to use her face to scam people. She posted screenshots of random ads plastered on her face online and urged fans and netizens to be careful, as they have never filmed or worked for such products and commercials. He also commented that scammers used his face through deepfake without permission for such activities, and condemned those who participated in such work.
On the work front with Aespa
aespa is actively promoting the release of their second full-length album titled ‘LEMONADE’. (Credit: Instagram)
On the other hand, Aespa recently made a comeback on May 29, releasing their second full-length album titled ‘MY WORLD.’ The album topped the charts and even ranked at number 9 on the Billboard top 200 music charts.Disclaimer: This report is a journalistic account of a recent development in court. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy based on available information, it is not a substitute for official court order or legal advice. The final judgment, which will be published by the court, is the definitive source of information. This article serves as a report on the current state of the case and should not be considered legal guidance.