YG Entertainment Issues Statement Regarding Unauthorized Use of Deepfakes Featuring Their Artists

YG Entertainment Issues Statement Regarding Unauthorized Use of Deepfakes Featuring Their Artists

Despite the widespread backlash from K-pop fans over the idol deepfakes, YG Entertainment took notice and responded with its own perspective on the matter.

On September 2, YG Entertainment issued an official announcement in response to the online deepfakes featuring its artists. The company acknowledged the existence of inappropriate AI-generated content and declared their intent to take appropriate measures.

YG stated that they are regularly monitoring for any malicious online activities and taking necessary actions to remove or block such content. Additionally, the company warned that legal measures will be taken against any illegal posts. See the agency’s complete statement below:

“Hello. This is YG Entertainment.

We are seriously worried about the situation where inappropriate deepfake (AI-based synthetic video) content is being created and circulated involving our artists.

We are continuously monitoring widespread and malicious illegal activities to remove or block illegal content, as we are looking forward to taking all possible legal actions, including criminal proceedings.

We will continue to take strong legal action against any illegal doings that seriously harm the dignity and reputation of our artists.

Thank you.”

On Twitter, K-pop fans responded to the notice from YG Entertainment by expressing their anger towards the perpetrators and condemning the inappropriate content. Their comments can be found below.

  • “You better sue them and take down all of those!”
  • “Sue them and put them behind bars! It’s jail time!”
  • “This time we need them to act, not just words or threats. I hope to see action against these people in the future and better protection for their female artists”
  • “Thank you for the positioning, I hope everyone involved is held accountable and punished.”
  • “This is a welcomed development. I hope those responsible for this pay heavily.”
  • “Thank you for protecting them. The welfare of the girls is the main priority.”
  • “Finally you did something now please sue them all.”
  • “Thank you for protecting your artists. Please follow up & take action on your statement. Much appreciation!”
  • “I really hope this comes with actions and results.”
  • “We hope that this time you will take the necessary legal action and not just release a simple statement, but take the protection of your artists seriously.”

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