Younghoon discusses AI trends and its use in fan culture on the Okiki channel

On the 19th, a video on the YouTube channel Okiki featured Younghoon of The Boyz as a guest to discuss AI technology and its applications in fan culture. The discussion explored experiences with AI and tips, with participants sharing interesting anecdotes.

Younghoon explained that fans are using AI to create two-shot images that make idols and fans appear to pose together. He described that inserting the idol and the fan into the photo can produce natural-looking AI-generated images.

He also mentioned the trending “Seolgyeong cuts”—three shots taken in a snowy backdrop—and marveled that some AI-generated images look so much like him that he wondered when such shots were taken.

Jung Jaehyung commented on the AI’s fine detail, noting that the nose can turn slightly red and other details can be observed, reflecting awe at AI’s depiction.

Gabi pointed out the phenomenon of subtle facial edits, saying that AI can alter faces by adding features like eyelids and giving a somewhat Western look. Jung Jaehyung added that this may be due to the AI being developed abroad and trained with more foreign references, suggesting fewer East Asian references.

Heo Seongbeom joked that this level of analysis might warrant graduate study, highlighting the playful banter around AI’s capabilities.

Following the video, fans reacted with remarks like “Younghoon looks AI,” wondered how to create a truly real-looking AI two-shot, and noted that AI is redefining the difficulty of fan culture, signaling growing interest in AI-powered fan trends.