Fantagio Warns of Deepfake Extortion Targeting Kim Sun-ho

Aug 19, 2025

Fantagio Warns of Deepfake Extortion Targeting Kim Sun-ho
Kim Sun-ho. Sports Chosun DB



Regarding actor Kim Sun-ho's deepfake video, the agency hinted at a hard-line response.

Kim Sun-ho's agency Fantagio said on its official account on the afternoon of the 19th that "Recently, there have been cases of demanding money through deepfake videos and impersonations related to Kim Sun-ho on social media."."

"Spreading false information using deepfakes, including impersonating actors, is clearly illegal, and we will continue to respond strongly through continuous monitoring in the future."




Meanwhile, Kim Sun-ho said, "Can the Netflix original series ' be interpreted as love?' He will meet the public with his next work.

Hereinafter, Fantagio's official SNS post full text

Hello, we're Fantagio.




Recently, there have been cases of demanding money through deepfake videos and impersonations related to actor Kim Sun-ho on social media.

Actors and our employees do not, in any case, require money or personal information through private contact to a particular individual.

The dissemination of false information using deepfakes, including impersonating actors, is clearly illegal, and we will continue to respond strongly through continuous monitoring.




Please be extra careful not to be damaged by fans. Thank you.





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