"Because I was scared"... Jung Yun-min posts a two-shot of "fake Brad Pitt," offers strange explanation [★FOCUS]

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"Actor Jung Yun-min sparked controversy by posting an AI-generated photo that combined her face with that of Brad Pitt. Jung uploaded a photo as if she had met Brad Pitt in Bukchon, and when asked whether the photo was AI-generated, she initially gave no response. However, once the issue became a controversy, she offered a strange explanation, saying, 'I posted it because I was scared too.'"

"On the 9th, Jung Yun-min posted a selfie on her personal account with the caption, 'Meeting a bread-shaped person in the alleys of Bukchon is amazing.' The released photo showed Jung Yun-min standing side by side with Brad Pitt, with a traditional Hanok house in Bukchon as the background. Upon seeing the photo, Jung's acquaintances reacted with comments such as, 'It's not AI, right?', 'I thought it was AI,' and 'This is amazing.' Jung did not leave any response. Subsequently, as the photo spread, a post implying that Hollywood top star Brad Pitt had visited Bukchon was turned into a news article, misleading the public into thinking Brad Pitt had actually visited Korea."

"Despite continued news reports, Jung Yun-min did not issue any statement for two days. However, once discussions arose that the AI photo could involve violations of portrait rights and the spread of false information, she immediately posted an explanation on social media."

"On the 11th, Jung Yun-min stated, 'Many people asked if I had visited Korea after seeing the Bukchon photo, so I am posting this explanation. To begin with, it is an image generated by AI.' She added, 'I was also scared that a real person and background could be crafted so meticulously, and I shared it lightly with the intention of raising awareness, but it unintentionally drew significant attention.' Jung Yun-min further remarked, 'It seems we are living in a truly amazing era where technology has advanced to the point of generating news-worthy content. Everyone should be extra careful not to be fooled by fake photos.'"

"Along with this, Jung Yun-min also updated the tag on the two-shot AI photo with Brad Pitt to read 'A guy who looks like Brad Pitt.'"

"Although Jung Yun-min posted the AI image she created on social media in a playful manner, posting an image that directly uses Brad Pitt's likeness could cause problems. This is also why there is growing demand for AI-generated photos and videos to be clearly marked as such."

"Even if an image is AI-generated, if the person depicted is identifiable, it may be interpreted as a violation of portrait rights. There is also a risk of infringing on a celebrity's publicity rights. Furthermore, if the AI photo misleads the public into believing they actually met the person, it could be considered an act that damages the individual's reputation or deceives the public."

"In Korea, starting in 2026, regulations requiring mandatory labeling of AI-generated content are being strengthened. If an image is posted without disclosing that it was created by AI, causing confusion, it could become subject to platform regulations or legal penalties."

"As Jung Yun-min is also an active actor, she will need to be even more sensitive to issues such as violations of portrait rights and publicity rights regarding such AI posts."

"Jung Yun-min has appeared in films such as 'Night of the Undying Humans,' 'Alumni,' 'Eve of the Storm,' and 'Chau.'"

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