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Did Brad Pitt pull off a secret visit to South Korea? Mystery behind viral sighting explained

Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema·Lakshana N Palat·21 days ago
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If you see a star suddenly taking selfies in another country without any form of intimation...it's usually AI. Didn't we learn that when selfies of Jungkook and Cristiano Ronaldo went viral? And now it's Brad Pitt, who appeared to be casually strolling through Bukchon Hanok Village, soaking in the charm of traditional Seoul. The photo has now been confirmed as something far less paparazzi-worthy but far more futuristic: a fully AI-generated illusion. The buzz began on May 9, when actor Jung Yoon-min posted a set of images showing Pitt smiling in a narrow Bukchon lane. The caption played along with the fantasy: “I can’t believe I met Brad Pitt in the alleyways of Bukchon!” And, the internet ran with it. The photos spread quickly across Korean social media, convincing many that the Hollywood star had somehow pulled off a stealthy Korea visit. But the plot twist arrived on May 11. Jung Yoon-min stepped back in to clear the air: The star sighting was never real.…

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