Aespa Karina And Winter’s Deepfake Creator Sentenced To Two Years In Jail But Fans Are Still Not Happy!

Aespa Deepfakes Creator Sentenced To Two & Half Years In Jail

Deepfakes are a growing issue in the entertainment industry, especially with the rise of use in generative artificial intelligence (AI). Thankfully, more companies are taking stern action against perpetrators. On 18th June 2026 (Thursday), SM Entertainment announced the court sentence for the perpetrator who created and sold deepfake videos of aespa (에스파) members Karina (카리나) and Winter (윈터) for profit. According to the statement, the perpetrato…

Aespa Karina And Winter’s Deepfake Creator Sentenced To Two Years In Jail But Fans Are Still Not Happy!

With the rapid growth of Ai, deepfake videos involving K-pop idols have become a serious problem. These fake videos, often created with malicious intent, are extremely disturbing and can seriously affect the mental health of artists. Recently, the person responsible for making and selling deepfake videos of Aespa members Karina and Winter was found guilty in court. While many welcomed the verdict, fans feel the punishment is too light and are ca…