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YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

Summary

South Korean police arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui for allegedly using AI to create false claims that actor Kim Soo-hyun dated a minor. The accusations damaged Kim Soo-hyun’s career, but investigations found the claims were false, and the actor’s agency confirmed his innocence.

Key Facts

  • YouTuber Kim Se-ui runs the popular YouTube channel Hover Lab with nearly one million subscribers.
  • He was arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence to claim Kim Soo-hyun dated an actress who was underage.
  • The police say the voice recording used as proof was generated by AI.
  • Screenshots of text messages were also allegedly manipulated.
  • Kim Soo-hyun denied the allegations and has not appeared publicly since a press conference in March 2025.
  • Investigations found the accusations to be unfounded, and his agency confirmed his innocence.
  • The scandal seriously affected Kim Soo-hyun’s career and caused him to receive psychiatric treatment.
  • Hover Lab is known for controversial political and entertainment commentary, including celebrity gossip.
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