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South Korean Actor Kim Seon-ho's Likeness Allegedly Misused in Purported Deepfake Impersonation Attempts Demanding Money

August 19, 2025

Fantagio Entertainment, the agency of actor Kim Seon-ho, has reportedly warned about deepfake scams involving his likeness and demanding money. The agency confirmed that neither Kim nor his staff would request funds or personal information, emphasizing their commitment to safe and secure AI practices. To prevent such incidents, it is crucial to establish guardrails for AI through responsible AI governance. For those interested in shaping the future of AI and its application, join us at HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) to help develop guidelines for harm prevention.

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Alleged deployer
unknown-scammers, unknown-scammers-impersonating-kim-seon-ho
Alleged developer
unknown-deepfake-technology-developers, unknown-voice-cloning-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
kim-seon-ho, fans-of-kim-seon-ho, general-public-of-south-korea

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