A social media account falsely claiming to be Jungkook’s mother has ignited widespread outrage among BTS fans, with many arguing the situation has gone far beyond harmless impersonation.
The controversy began after a Threads user introduced herself as “Choi Jong Yeon, Jungkook’s mother and manager,” claiming she was speaking on behalf of the BTS superstar.
In the post, the account warned fans about scammers pretending to be Jungkook and asking for money. It insisted that Jungkook had never requested money from fans, including membership fees, and urged followers to trust only verified accounts with blue check marks.
The user even encouraged fans to leave supportive comments or send private messages, adding that anyone wishing to communicate with Jungkook should contact the account directly.
To make the page appear more convincing, the account uploaded several AI-generated images depicting Jungkook. Although many fans quickly recognized that the pictures were artificially created, others appeared to believe the claims, leaving comments thanking the woman for giving birth to the singer.
The incident quickly spread across Korean online communities, where netizens expressed disbelief that someone would impersonate not only Jungkook but also a member of his family.
Many argued that the situation crossed a serious legal and ethical line.
Some questioned how many fake “mothers” Jungkook has accumulated over the years, while others said the singer would be fully justified in pursuing legal action against the account.
Several comments reflected growing frustration over the increasing number of AI-generated scams targeting BTS members.
One netizen wrote that Jungkook should sue because the impersonation was no laughing matter.
Another commented that involving his family made the situation even more disturbing.
Others pointed out that the AI-generated images were obviously fake, but warned that not everyone is able to recognize manipulated content immediately.
Some fans admitted they had nearly fallen for similar scams in the past, especially those circulating through Instagram Reels and other short-form video platforms.
Many also noted that AI-generated content involving Jungkook has become increasingly common over the past year, making it harder for casual fans to distinguish legitimate updates from fabricated ones.
The incident has reignited broader concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence to impersonate celebrities and deceive fans. While experienced followers may recognize obvious warning signs, many worry that younger fans or newcomers could still be manipulated into trusting fake accounts or sending money.
As criticism continues to grow online, fans are urging others to rely only on Jungkook’s verified official accounts and to report any pages falsely claiming to represent him or his family.
For many ARMY members, the latest impersonation serves as another reminder that AI-generated scams targeting global celebrities are becoming increasingly sophisticated—and that vigilance is more important than ever.
