Deepfake case study · Video
K-Pop artists (specifically those under HYBE) deepfake (Feb 2025)
HYBE is partnering with the Korea’s Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency to combat deepfake videos targeting its artists. A 2023 study estimated that 53% of individuals in deepfake pornography were South Korean…
- Incident date
- Feb 2025
- Target
- K-Pop artists (specifically those under HYBE)
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
HYBE is partnering with the Korea’s Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency to combat deepfake videos targeting its artists. A 2023 study estimated that 53% of individuals in deepfake pornography were South Korean singers or actresses. HYBE's initiative includes a dedicated hotline for reporting deepfake crimes and swift action against offenders.