Stray Kids Bang Chan Shares Distressing Testimony About Explicit Deepfake Video Case

Bang Chan's testimony about his deepfake case has fans devastated.

Court filings have published Stray Kids member Bang Chan’s personal account of his ongoing legal dispute with those who fabricated and disseminated deepfakes of the K-pop idol. The filings detail the graphic and racist content and the extreme mental and physical cost it has had on Bangchan. Fans have responded with shock and solidarity. Read on to know more about the situation. 

Stray Kids Bang Chan’s Testimony About Deepfake Videos Revealed In Public Documents

A new development made in Stray Kids Bangchan’s legal case has angered his fans. On September 5, a federal judge in California, United States, granted permission for him to obtain basic information from X (previously Twitter) regarding accounts that posted deepfake videos of him. 

In the US, court filings constitute public records, and the media and fans were able to view and share the information about Stray Kids Bang Chan’s case. In the initial application, Bang Chan and his legal representatives made declarations, statements that would substitute for live testimony during court hearings. They gave insight into the immense distress generated by the doctored videos.

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reading his own words about the situation makes me so sad. the fact that he had to see all of this and felt affected enough to take legal action breaks my heart. they’ll both get exactly what they deserve. pic.twitter.com/ejkYf2FJjH

— emi 🍮 LEE KNOW DAY !!!!! (@bottomleeknow) September 7, 2025

The court papers depict videos that had been manipulated to create the impression that Bangchan was using racist insults, including the N-word, and s*xually provocative comments. Bang Chan testified about the emotional and physical toll he endured in consequence, stressing the violation of his privacy as well as the harm to his reputation.

Fans and the general online community were left devastated and furious over the revelation. The vast majority of them took to social media to show their support for Stray Kids Bang Chan and criticise the production and sharing of the deepfake content. The case has also generated broader discussions about online harassment, consent, and the risks posed by AI-generated content aimed at public figures.

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While legal proceedings continue, Bang Chan’s lawyers are currently finding the creators of the videos and pursuing justice on his behalf. 

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First Published: September 08, 2025 12:48 PM