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:

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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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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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