As deepfake sexual crimes emerge as a serious social issue, the entertainment industry is sounding the alarm. According to the '2023 Deepfake Status' report released by the American cybersecurity company Security Hero, 99% of the victims of deepfake explicit material are women, with 53% of them being Korean. Notably, the primary victims are celebrities such as singers and actors, and among the top ten most targeted individuals, eight were Korean singers. Due to the frequent exposure of celebrities' faces across various media, they are more easily targeted by deepfake crimes.

In response to this issue, agencies representing female celebrities have quickly indicated their intention to pursue legal action against deepfake explicit materials. The first to take action was Kwon EunBi, who gained attention as the 'Goddess of Water Bomb.' Last year, Kwon EunBi's agency had already issued a notice following the harassment she endured after her appearance at 'Water Bomb.' As deepfake issues became rampant, the agency stated, "We have filed the first lawsuit against individuals who distribute fake explicit photos using our artist's image, and the police investigation is ongoing. We will conti

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