Hello, I am a K-pop researcher. I joined and am posting this because I need the help of the fandom.

Hello. I am a doctoral student in a music-related department at a university in Seoul or Gyeonggi, as well as a researcher studying K-pop.

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As this is my first time posting on an internet cafe, I sincerely apologize again for not disclosing my detailed affiliation and name.

However, if you request it, I will disclose my detailed affiliation and name.

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The research I have recently taken an interest in and started is a study on deepfakes and distortions emerging in the AI ​​era, as well as the public reactions and incitement that follow. I am The phenomenon of using AI to cleverly edit and upload actions numerous K-pop artists did not actually perform or writings they produced to incite people and post malicious videos or content. I think this is clearly happening.

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While the creation of pornography or sexual videos using AI-powered deepfakes is already known through news and various media outlets, the field I am researching has not yet been clearly introduced or proven. Therefore, although I am collecting and investigating related materials, I am unable to do so alone, so I would like to ask for the help of the fans here.

I believe that if you all join forces to help, it will be a great source of strength for the K-pop artists who lead our country's culture.

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Often, writings, letters, and even videos created by our artists for their fans are distorted by malicious individuals, damaging both the facts and the artists' feelings. I cannot simply stand by and watch such behavior; therefore, I am conducting this research to submit a paper to the international community to officially raise awareness about this phenomenon and stop these actions.

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Even the most trivial tips can be valuable information. We would appreciate it if you could send any relevant details to the email address attached below.

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I hope that the collective interest of the fandom will become a shield protecting our artist.

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thank you

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[email protected]