The South Korean entertainment industry is facing a severe crisis, escalating from bad to worse with the discovery of the New Nth Room sex scandal. It began with a South Korean student’s deepfake porn incident and quickly expanded to involve K-pop idols. Their images are being morphed with pornographic content and sold online on Telegram chatrooms and other explicit online sites, particularly targeting fifth-generation female idols and citizens. One such victim is Jang Won-young, known as Wonyoung, a Korean singer and member of the popular group IVE (active). The situation highlights the disturbing and increasing exploitation within the industry, putting idols at significant risk.  South Korean Deepfake Porn Scandal: Female K-Pop Idols and Korean Actresses Targeted in Deepfake Videos Crime ‘The New Nth Room’ – Reports.

Who Is Wongyoung?

Jang Won-young, born on 31 August 2004, is better known as Wonyoung—a name synonymous with K-pop brilliance. She first stole the spotlight by winning Produce 48 in 2018, which led to her debut with the project girl group Iz*One. Representing Starship Entertainment with An Yu-jin and Cho Ka-hyeon, Wonyoung’s talent and charisma made her a standout. Now, as a key member of Ive, she’s only getting bigger, captivating fans with every performance.

Wongyoung: New Victim Of Korean Deepfake Porn?

The 20-year-old singer Wonyoung is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. Deepfake porn videos featuring her are circulating, with some even categorised under "Wonyoung (IVE) Porn Deepfakes." This troubling situation highlights the disturbing misuse of technology and the invasive nature of such content. South Korean Police Probe Telegram Over Online Sex Crimes Targeting K-Pop Idols and Female Citizens – Reports.

Wonyoung Deepfake Videos: Site Exposed in Scandal

Wongyoung (Photo Credits: Google)

Current Update On South Korea Deepfake Crime

South Korean authorities are pressing Telegram and other social media platforms to help combat sexually explicit deepfake content. This appeal for cooperation comes after domestic media reports revealed that deepfake images and videos of K-pop idols and female citizens are frequently circulating on these platforms.

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