South Korean actor impersonated via deepfake technology leading to legal action by agency
Aug 19, 2025
Summary
Kim Seon Ho, a South Korean actor, became a victim of a deepfake technology scam. Individuals used deepfake tech to impersonate him online. His agency announced plans to take legal action against those responsible. The incident highlights concerns around privacy and digital impersonation. The agency provided details in a statement but did not specify the exact nature of the deepfake content.
Incident Details
Domain
Privacy & Surveillance
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Harm Types
Deepfake NCII
Mechanism
content
Recipient
IndividualKim Seon Ho
Dimensions
reputationalautonomy
Who Was Affected
Age
Adult
Gender
Male