Reports of Actor ‘Saint Von Colucci’ Dying of Cosmetic Surgeries to Resemble BTS Singer Jimin Appear to Be Elaborate Hoax That Used AI
variety.comHannah Abraham Guest Contributor A report circulating about a 22-year-old actor named Saint Von Colucci dying from cosmetic procedures to look like BTS singer Jimin have turned out to be an elaborate hoax likely involving the use of AI imagery.
News of the alleged death was first published on the Daily Mail website on April 24, and has now been pulled. The outlet, which does not appear to have issued any form of retraction, did not respond to Variety’s multiple requests for comment.
The alleged news was also picked up by several mainstream publications, including The Independent and TMZ, as well as leading news outlets in Korea.
It’s likely that many outlets would have accepted the reports after a similar incident in 2022 in which British influencer Oli London admitted to having numerous surgeries in order to resemble Jimin.
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