Broadcast personality Dex, known for his role as a former UDT member, has been targeted by a deepfake scam.

On August 23, Dex’s agency, Kick the Hurdle Studio, alerted fans through their official social media about illegal gambling ads using deepfake technology to impersonate Dex. These fake ads are being spread online, including on YouTube and social media.

The agency clarified that Dex has never been involved in illegal gambling ads, and these videos are simply manipulated clips from his previous appearances. They urged the public to be vigilant and promised to take strong action against these fraudulent activities.

Dex is currently seen on various entertainment shows, including tvN's Sister’s Sandwich and Disney+’s The Zone: Survival Mission Season 3.

Here’s the full statement from Kick the Hurdle Studio:

Hello, this is Kick the Hurdle Studio.

We want to inform you about a serious issue involving illegal gambling ads using deepfake and AI technology that falsely feature our artist Dex.

These fake ads are being spread across online communities, YouTube, and social media. Dex has never been involved in any illegal gambling app promotions. The ads you see are manipulated videos using old clips of Dex.

Please report any fake ads you come across and stay cautious to avoid any issues from these deceptive ads.

Kick the Hurdle Studio is committed to protecting Dex’s rights and will continue to take strong measures against these fraudulent activities.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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