"It Was AI, and We Should Stay Alert" Jeong Yoon-min Explains Brad Pitt Selfie Controversy Late…
Actor Jeong Yoon-min clarified that a widely circulated selfie of him with Brad Pitt in Bukchon Hanok Village was AI-generated, sparking discussion about deepfake realism.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Brad Pitt
A photo appearing to show actor Jeong Yoon-min with Brad Pitt in Bukchon Hanok Village went viral, but was actually an AI-generated image. The incident has highlighted the increasing sophistication of AI-generated content and the potential for such content to deceive.
What happened
Jeong Yoon-min posted the selfie on social media, leading to speculation about its authenticity. After initially remaining silent, Jeong Yoon-min confirmed that the image was created using AI. He expressed surprise at the technology's ability to convincingly recreate real people and backgrounds. He shared the image to highlight the need for caution and awareness regarding AI-generated fake photos. He also noted that Brad Pitt had visited Korea in 2022.