The prevalence of non-consensual deepfake content targeting K-pop idols has been identified as a critical issue in digital ethics and media studies. Research highlights that female South Korean celebrities comprise a significant portion of global deepfake targets, with some estimates suggesting that approximately
Reports from cybersecurity firms like Security Hero highlight that K-pop acts including NewJeans, BLACKPINK, TWICE, and (G)I-DLE have been frequent targets of these illegal activities. kpop idol 19 deepfake
Many countries, including South Korea, have tightened laws regarding "digital sexual crimes." Distributing or creating non-consensual deepfake content can lead to heavy fines and imprisonment. including South Korea