South Korean Deepfake Porn Scandal: Female K-Pop Idols and Korean Actresses Targeted in Deepfake Videos Crime ‘The New Nth Room’ – Reports
A disturbing trend has emerged in the South Korean deepfake porn scandal called 'The New Nth Room', which targets fifth-generation female K-Pop idols and Korean actresses. Over the past two months, hundreds of Korean stars have been featured in explicit deepfake videos, highlighting a severe breach of privacy.
The K-Pop industry is making waves, but not all developments are positive. Recently, the spotlight has turned to the dark side of this world of glitter, revealing disturbing links between K-Pop idols and the South Korean porn industry. This isn't just about sensationalist headlines; it's about a deeply troubling trend shocking fans and industry insiders alike. K-Pop's allure is undeniable, but it’s increasingly marred by scandal and controversy. With NCT's sexual assault case and the ongoing speculation about various celebrities, the industry’s underbelly is being exposed more frequently. Add to that the infamous Burning Sun case and allegations of same-sex assault involving Yoo An In, and it’s clear that the K-Pop world is in a flux.
Now, the situation has taken a darker turn. Deepfake technology, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create hyper-realistic but entirely fabricated images, has infiltrated the South Korean porn industry. Known as “Hentai” in some circles, Korean porn has a long history of being accessible. However, the advent of deepfake technology has escalated the issue to a new level of severity. The most disturbing development? K-Pop idols' faces are now being used in these deepfake pornographic videos. These are being shared in 'The New Nth Room'. Jo Bo Ah’s Agency XYZ Studio Debunks Pregnancy Rumours, Affirms Ongoing Acting Career Post-Marriage.
What is 'The New Nth Room'?
A series of disgusting sex crimes on the Telegram app in Korea have been collectively dubbed 'The New Nth Room', taking from the earlier 'Nth Room'. These crimes involve Telegram-based chatrooms where users share deepfake images intended to humiliate women. Initially, these chatrooms were used to create and distribute sexual deepfakes of female classmates and even family members, but the focus has now shifted to K-Pop idols.
Recent alleged investigations reveal a particularly troubling porn website featuring over 100 female K-Pop idols, spanning nearly every generation, including current fifth-generation stars. According to Koreaboo, with more than 96,000 videos across 10 deepfake porn sites and 85 channels on video-sharing platforms over two months, it was found that 53 percent of the people featured in these deepfake videos were Korean singers and actors. The deepfakes on this porn site are not just disturbing, they are pornographic, with the K-Pop idols' faces superimposed on explicit content or edited into nude images. ‘A Hundred Memories’: Choi Woo Shik and Kim Dami Reunite for Third K-Drama After ‘Our Beloved Summer’? Here’s the Scoop.
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The reaction from fans and netizens to the K-Pop deepfake videos has been one of disgust and horror. Calls for action are mounting, with many urging the agencies representing these idols to take legal steps against those responsible for creating and disseminating these images.
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