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Child actor's resemblance in 'Colony' sparks AI doppelganger debate

14-year-old Choi Woo-jin's uncanny similarity to Koo Kyo-hwan fools viewers...

Deep Dive

14-year-old actor Choi Woo-jin plays the younger version of Koo Kyo-hwan's character in the sci-fi thriller 'Colony'. His striking resemblance led viewers to believe his scenes were AI-generated. His representative confirmed on social media: 'Not AI. It is 14-year-old actor Choi Woo-jin.'

Key Points
  • 14-year-old actor Choi Woo-jin plays young Seo Young-chul in 'Colony' opposite Koo Kyo-hwan
  • Viewers mistook his natural resemblance for AI-generated deepfake technology
  • Representative confirmed he is a real human actor, not CGI or AI

Why It Matters

The blurring line between real actors and AI-generated doubles challenges public trust and industry standards.