Recently, an account on X (formerly Twitter) known for repeatedly uploading sexual content of idols and other public figures shared a doctored video of Karina from her performance at K-Link Festival 2024. While the original fancam showed her wearing her actual stage outfit, the altered version digitally replaced it with a much more revealing dress, emphasizing a plunging neckline that Karina never wore.
The edited clip spread at an alarming rate, garnering more than 2.3 million views and drawing intense criticism from fans. Many were quick to repost the original, unedited footage to expose the video as fake, while others condemned the uploader for engaging in sexual harassment and digital exploitation. Fans have also expressed anger at the ease with which such manipulated content can circulate unchecked on social media platforms.
The incident has once again reignited the debate about the ethical dangers of deepfake technology, especially when it comes to women in the entertainment industry. As AI tools become more advanced and accessible, idols are increasingly being targeted without consent, often in explicitly sexual and degrading ways.
Karina’s case is not isolated. LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon was recently subjected to a similar deepfake attack, further highlighting a disturbing trend rather than an isolated incident. With several idols now affected, fans are calling for stronger moderation policies, tougher legal consequences and more proactive measures to protect artists from digital abuse.
As the technology continues to evolve, many fear that without urgent action, the exploitation of deepfakes will only become more widespread, putting even more female idols at risk in an already hyper-exposed industry.
Sources: Koreaboo
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