The use of AI and ChatGPT has become a huge issue among K-Pop idols and the industry.
Recently, Korea’s biggest broadcasters have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT used their news content to train its AI system.
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Given the controversy around AI, many agencies have criticized fans for using AI-generated media released by popular groups.
Most recently, ITZY’s Lia garnered criticism for her statement regarding the use of ChatGPT.
we’re just gonna pretend we didn’t hear or read that fcking app pic.twitter.com/pprLyrIdy4
— itzy’s motto (@MIDCYS) April 22, 2026
(Because I don’t know it in depth) I only have superficial knowledge about it. So I can’t talk about it comfortably. When I talk to you guys, I still need to give you the right info. So honestly, even when I post on Instagram or when I interact with you in person, I always run it by ChatGPT.
— Lia
However, fans were disappointed that the members continued to use ChatGPT, despite asking them to stop.
unfortunately other members have mentioned using gpt too… we as fans can’t do more than call them out and just hope they educate themselves on why it is harmful. that doesn’t make you a fake fan or an anti!! https://t.co/UDkvEeqSj6
— sara ≷ 🪜 (@nbdylikeryu) April 22, 2026
jisu beloved PLEASE put down the damn chat gpt 🙁 https://t.co/lpBENdXOd1
— ≷ tami ⭐🎢⚰️ (@sunblossomedfly) April 22, 2026
no seriously what’s with koreans and chatgpt https://t.co/Wmj61GpRi9
— misandrist (@faehriiin) April 22, 2026
everyone’s pissing me off omg. someone needs to get on bubble and tell her to stop using that shit https://t.co/Gujng2MJrY
— 🫧 (@soobincentered) April 22, 2026
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