Korean rapper Northface God (Han Sang-hun) has pulled the music video for his song "Faker" after an AI-generated version of the pro gamer Faker, Lee Sang-hyuk, drew complaints that it appeared without consent. The clip had used the likeness at its close.
“유명인의 얼굴을 이용하여 수익을 창출하려는 등 나쁜 의도는 전혀 없었다. 100% 제 무지에서 발생한 일”
Northface God, rapper, in his social post, in his social post · tvreport.co.kr ↗
In a social post he apologised to Faker and T1 fans, saying he never meant to profit from a celebrity's face and blamed his own ignorance. He promised to check more carefully in future.
Composite of Northface God and Faker used to illustrate the apology
Northface God's Instagram, TenAsia DB · Image: TenAsia
The song is on an album released on 4 October. Neither Faker nor T1 had commented when the outlets reported.
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