An AI-generated photo of imprisoned ex-EXO member Kris spread online, but it was fake. Chinese police also denied earlier death rumors.
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Former EXO member Kris, who is serving time for a sex crime, fell victim to an AI-generated composite photo. Recently, through online communities and other channels, a photo of Kris with a shaved head and appearing to have gained a considerable amount of weight was released and spread rapidly. Some people pointed out that, while Kris is serving time, he was shown wearing civilian clothes such as a plaid shirt rather than a prison uniform. In the end, the photo in question was edited. It was said that a new image of Kris was created based on footage from an interview with Chinese media in 2015. Kris has also previously been caught up in death rumors while in prison. Posts by internet users claiming to have been imprisoned with Kris in prison spread through Chinese online communities and elsewhere. Stories even emerged that Kris had been assaulted in prison and died after a long period of fasting. In relation to this, Chinese public security authorities stated through their official social media accounts that it was fake news. According to the public security authorities' explanation, part of old news footage had been edited and the face of the original person had been composited with Kris's face. Kris debuted as a member of EXO in 2012, but left the group in 2014 and continued activities as a solo artist in China. In July 2021, he became embroiled in allegations of sexual assault against a minor, following revelations by a woman who had been his girlfriend at the time. In November 2023, the People's Court, in the first trial, applied charges including rape and group obscenity to Kris and sentenced him to 13 years in prison. In addition, he was also sentenced to deportation, to be expelled overseas after completing his sentence. The second trial also upheld the original judgment, and the 13-year prison sentence was finalized, and he is currently serving time. • “Former EXO Kris, serving time for a sex crime,” death rumors spread... Chinese police deny it after reports • Former EXO Kris registered as a serious criminal in China... 13-year prison sentence
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