BB Girls Yujeong Reveals Feelings After Discovering Her Photos Are Used for Deepfake

BB Girls (also known as Brave Girls) Yujeong revealed her photos are being used for deepfakes. The idol also confessed how she felt after discovering this fact. 

BB Girls Minyoung, Yujeong Guest on 'No Way I'm An Adult'

Minyoung and Yoojung recently appeared as panelists on tvN STORY's "No Way I'm An Adult." The episode was broadcasted on February 13, 2024, at 8:20 PM, where they had a discussion about "Our Memory.".

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BB Girls Yujeong Reveals Feelings After Discovering Her Photos Are Used for Deepfake

On this day, an expert in forensic video analysis named Hwang Mingoo gave a lecture on the topic of "Why Do We Fight Against Memory?"

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As the discussion continued on topics such as what memory is and how memory errors can cause problems in criminal cases, Minyoung and Yoojung were shocked by various crime cases where the truth was distorted due to false recollections.

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BB Girls Yujeong Reveals Feelings After Discovering Her Photos Are Used for Deepfake

Following that, Minyoung and Yoojung actively participated in quizzes prepared to test memory, captivating the audience's attention.

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While answering passionately, relying on their memory, the question "In which hand does General Yi Sun-sin, located in Gwanghwamun, hold the sword?" was asked. They expressed surprise at the correct answer being different from their memory.

This is a prime example of the Mandela effect.

BB Girls Yujeong Reveals Her Photos Are Used for NSFW Deepfake + Reveals Honest Feelings

However, what caught people's attention was Yujeong's revelation on deepfakes. For reference, deepfakes are manipulated videos or images created using artificial intelligence (AI), often swapping faces or altering content to depict individuals saying or doing things they never actually did.

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BB Girls Yujeong Reveals Feelings After Discovering Her Photos Are Used for Deepfake

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Deepfakes are, sadly, often used to create pornographic materials about celebrities. Though they have never been filmed doing such acts, some might believe they have due to the spread of deepfake material.

Yoojung revealed that she discovered she was a victim of deepfake crimes, saying, "I found out through a friend's tip-off that my photo was being used for deepfake. I felt horrible after finding out."

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BB Girls Yujeong Reveals Feelings After Discovering Her Photos Are Used for Deepfake

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She then expressed her desire to take legal action, saying, "I think anyone, regardless of gender, can suffer enough from this situation. I wonder if there's a possibility for legal punishment."

The idol continued to ask questions about the matter, asking, "Are there any methods to verify the authenticity of deepfakes used in crimes?"

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Alexa Lewis

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