Seo Eun-hye AI image incident — Sep 2026

In September 2026, artist and actress Seo Eun-hye became the subject of widespread pregnancy rumors after sharing a misleading image on her personal social media account. The post, which featured Seo and her husband Cho Young-nam alongside an ultrasound photo, led many followers to believe the couple was announcing a pregnancy.

What happened

The confusion originated from a social media post on September 25, 2026, where Seo Eun-hye posed with her hands around her stomach while an ultrasound image was visible. The post prompted an immediate influx of congratulatory messages from the public. However, the image was deleted shortly after it was published as speculation grew regarding its authenticity.

Observers noted that the ultrasound photo contained a marking indicating it was produced by Google's generative AI model, Gemini. Seo Eun-hye’s father later clarified the situation in an interview with Maeil Business Newspaper's Star Today, explicitly stating that the pregnancy rumors were completely unfounded. He explained that the couple had been experimenting with AI tools to create a cheerful card for others, and the ultrasound image was an unintended result of that creative process. The incident highlights how generative AI outputs can be misinterpreted by the public when shared without context, leading to the rapid spread of false information regarding personal life events.