IVE Wonyoung's Beauty an AI or Reality? Instagram's Confusion Unveiled — 'Could She Be AI, Not a Human?'

In a bizarre twist that has taken social media by storm, Instagram's automated systems have been thrown into disarray by the sheer beauty of IVE's Jang Wonyoung.

A recent post by the star, which featured a carousel of her stunning photos, was flagged by the platform for potential generative AI usage, sparking widespread speculation and amusement among fans and netizens.

The trouble began when a user on Nate Pann, a popular South Korean forum, highlighted an unusual warning label on Wonyoung's Instagram post.

The label, automatically applied by Meta's system, indicated that the images might have been created or edited using generative AI technology.

This flagging system is designed to detect AI manipulation in posts, but in this instance, it mistaken Wonyoung's natural beauty for artificial enhancement.

The post quickly went viral, with many comments playfully suggesting that Wonyoung's flawless looks could only result from AI intervention.Comments like "With visuals like that, she could be considered AI" and "Didn't you know Jang Wonyoung was AI? She's not a real person" reflect her fanbase's humorous and incredulous reactions, adding a touch of entertainment to the incident.

• "With looks like that, she might as well be AI, LOL."

• "It doesn't show up because it looks like AI; it shows up if there's actual AI usage recorded in the photo file, like automatic background filling in Photoshop. It has nothing to do with appearance..."

• "It's going viral, LOL."

• "Because when creating AI, they use Jang Wonyoung's face a lot, LOL."

• "Seriously, she's prettier than AI."

On the other hand, some users argued that the warning label could be attributed to real AI tools used for photo editing.

These users proposed that the incident might be a strategic attempt to create a buzz or capitalize on Wonyoung's already massive popularity.

"Everyone already knows Jang Wonyoung is pretty, so the entertainment company is getting criticized for trying to go viral," one comment read, raising concerns about the potential misuse of AI in the entertainment industry.

• "I'd like to see the faces of those who are jealous of Wonyoung and claim she's not pretty. It seems like I should prepare a bag for the incoming flood."
• "Viral is nonsense; it's only full of reverse-viral tactics, LOL. Right after Jang Wonyoung's reputation improved, the reverse-viral team from 2022 and the DC insect army were reactivated. I know where your backers are. LOL."
• "If you look at Starship's operating profit, you'll realize it's rare for a company to not use viral tactics as much as Starship. Other companies spend all their money on viral marketing and end up with a 5% operating profit-an empty shell."
• "Why would Jang Wonyoung need to do viral marketing? LOL. Her recognition is already top-notch. It's something that rookies or lesser-known people do. Especially Starship, known for its cost-effective operations and not spending money on viral marketing for IPO purposes. LOL. Anyway, haters try so hard."
• "I'm curious about Wonyoung's future. And I used to dislike Starship, but seeing them go all the way to America to support her impressed me. LOL."

Experts suggest that the warning label could result from advanced photo editing techniques commonly used in the industry, which may include AI-driven tools.

These tools can enhance images in ways that are not immediately apparent to the naked eye but are detectable by Instagram's algorithms.

However, many dismiss the claim of AI usage in this case as far-fetched, emphasizing that the appearance of AI labels could be an overzealous reaction by Instagram's system to exceptionally high-quality visuals.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.