South Korean singer and actress Yoona has become the center of a shocking online controversy after a viral image falsely portrayed her as pregnant and married to a secret husband.
On June 21, online communities were thrown into chaos when a photo surfaced showing a woman believed to be Yoona posing with a visible baby bump next to a man who appeared to proudly place a hand on her belly. The man himself uploaded the image and even tagged Yoona’s social media account, fueling speculation about her personal life.
The photo quickly generated a huge discussion in online forums, as many netizens believed that Yoona was still single and had never publicly revealed any wedding plans. Some have even speculated as much if the woman in the image was truly a member of Girls’ Generation, she would have successfully hidden her affair and pregnancy from both fans and the media for an extended period.
However, it was later revealed that the controversial image had been completely fabricated using artificial intelligence. The man in the photo had reportedly used AI technology to create the image, meaning there was never any truth to the claim that Yoona was secretly married or expecting a child.
Yoona’s fans have since expressed intense anger on social media, criticizing the growing problem of fake AI-generated images targeting celebrities. Many supporters have reportedly contacted SM Entertainment, urging the agency to take legal action against the individual responsible for creating and distributing the misleading content, claiming that he damaged Yoona’s reputation and invaded her privacy.
Some fans have also pointed to recent legal precedents involving AI-generated content. Earlier this year, a person who produced and sold deepfake videos featuring aespa members Karina and Winter was sentenced to two years and six months. As a result, many supporters hope that similar legal consequences will be imposed on the man behind Yoona’s fabricated image.
This is not the first time Yoona has been implicated in false rumors regarding her private life. In 2012, a Chinese media outlet published an exclusive report stating this Yoona was in a relationship with singer PSY, who was already married.
According to the report, PSY and Yoona allegedly became close after meeting at a party and later developed a romantic relationship. The publication even stated so PSY’s wife was aware of the situation but chose to remain silent to protect her family and her husband’s career. As proof, the outlet published a photograph purportedly showing the two stars on a secret date in a market.
The accusations later turned out to be false. The image in question was actually taken while Yoona was filming an episode of the variety show Running Man. The man next to her wasn’t PSY at all but a member of the production crew. The outlet had mistakenly identified the cameraman as the singer and spread an entirely made-up story.
Born on May 30, 1990, Yoona is a singer, actress and model from SM Entertainment. She debuted in 2007 as a member of the legendary girl group Girls’ Generation (SNSD), widely regarded as one of the most influential girl groups in K-pop history.
In addition to her successful music career, Yoona has built an impressive acting portfolio through successful projects such as You are my destiny (2008), K2 (2016), Exit (2019) e King of the Earth (2023).
In 2025, Yoona further cemented her reputation as an actress with her starring role in Bon appetit, Your Majesty. The drama became a big hit across Asia thanks to its gripping plot, large production scale and Yoona’s well-received performance. Many viewers and critics have considered the role was a breakthrough moment that showcased her emotional depth and artistic maturity.
Sources: k14
