Being young, ambitious, and successful comes with its challenges, particularly in the South Korean entertainment industry. While fame casts a bright spotlight, it also brings its share of dark issues, and actress Park Gyu Young is the latest to experience this harsh reality. Known for her roles in Celebrity, A Good Day to Be a Dog and Sweet Home, she has now become a victim of the unsettling deepfake porn scandal shaking the nation. As a star of Squid Game Season 2, she’s facing the same troubling situation that has previously impacted K-pop idol Wonyoung. This situation starkly highlights the intense privacy invasions and pressures that accompany fame. South Korean Deepfake Porn Scandal: K-Pop Idol Wonyoung Falls Victim to ‘Nth Room’ Deepfake Video Crime? The Real Story Uncovered.

Amid the rising tide of illegal deepfake videos, Park Gyu Young’s agency, Saram Entertainment, stepped up with a strong response. The agency released a statement vowing to tackle the situation with the highest level of seriousness.

Park Gyu Young’s Agency Saram Entertainment’s Statement

In addition to Saram Entertainment's legal statement, other South Korean entertainment agencies are taking a firm stand against deepfake content. Cube Entertainment, representing (G)I-DLE, has announced they will take stringent legal action against those responsible for making and distributing these fake videos. Similarly, JYP Entertainment has informed TWICE's fan community that they will also implement strict legal measures with zero tolerance for such offenders. South Korean Deepfake Porn Scandal: Female K-Pop Idols and Korean Actresses Targeted in Deepfake Videos Crime ‘The New Nth Room’ – Reports.

Who Is Park Gyu Young?

Park Gyu Young is celebrated for her roles in beloved dramas like It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Sweet Home, Dali & Cocky Prince, Celebrity, and A Good Day to Be a Dog. Her acting journey began serendipitously when JYP Entertainment spotted her on the cover of a college magazine in 2015. She first appeared in Jo Kwon's music video "Crosswalk" in 2016 and quickly made her mark with supporting roles in dramas such as Solomon's Perjury and Rain or Shine. Park's film debut came in 2018 with Wretches and Love+Sling. After moving to Saram Entertainment in 2019, she won hearts with her lead role in It's Okay to Not Be Okay and captured international attention with Celebrity.

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