An Yujin deepfake controversy: IVE’s agency apologises for sharing offensive AI content of K-pop star
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The controversy unfolded on January 9 when Starship Entertainment shared an AI-generated image of An Yujin, accompanied by a disparaging caption that read, «Wonyoung good baby, Yujin sl*t, loves kissing old men.» This offensive remark targeted Yujin with serious accusations, and the post quickly caught the attention of netizens. Fans were shocked to see such harmful content shared by the agency, which is responsible for managing the well-being of its artists. As the backlash escalated, the post was promptly deleted, and Starship Entertainment issued an initial apology.
Starship's Apology and Explanation
However, the situation didn't end there. On January 15, Starship Entertainment issued a second apology in three languages—Korean, Chinese, and English—addressing the incident and apologizing directly to An Yujin and her fans. The agency explained that the post was made by a staff member who was attempting to report malicious posts but had mishandled the situation. They expressed deep regret for the distress caused by the error and confirmed that an internal review had taken place.
In a statement, the agency clarified, «We deeply regret the distress caused by the mishandling of a China-based social media account by a member of our staff. Upon thoroughly reviewing the
