The debate over the usage of artificial intelligence in the art world has not escaped K-Pop. While there are some applications of AI that fans are accepting of like aespa‘s virtual versions…
…there are just as many that cause concern, like the creation of fully AI groups like MAVE: and the worry computerized members will take the shine from actual humans, like in the case of SUPERKIND.
Fans have also expressed concern over the ability to use artificial intelligence to have idols do anything. Deep fakes have become a concern, especially after a clip of BTS‘s Jin doing Stray Kids‘ “S-Class” challenge went viral.
A Video Of BTS’s Jin Covering Stray Kids’ “S-Class” Has Fans Confused And Concerned
AI has also been used to create vocal covers using the voices of idols and has been generally well received by fans, like one of Dean singing NewJeans‘ “NewJeans.”
DEAN AI cover of NewJeans “New Jeans” is going viral in Korea. pic.twitter.com/dnBfocmJhP
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) July 10, 2023
But what do K-Pop idols think about AI-generated vocal covers using their voices? NCT DREAM recently shared…
