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The Latest Incident: Han HyeJin’s Channel Compromised
The escalating issue of YouTube hacking has claimed another high-profile victim, with the channel of model and TV personality Han HyeJin being compromised on November 10, 2025. In the early morning, her popular channel, which boasted approximately 860,000 subscribers, was hijacked by unauthorized individuals. This event underscores a troubling trend affecting the K-pop entertainment world and highlights the urgent need for enhanced account security.
Fraudulent Livestream and Channel Deletion
Following the breach, a fraudulent cryptocurrency livestream titled “XRP: CEO’s Growth Prediction” was broadcast on Han HyeJin’s channel. Shortly after, the channel was completely deleted by the platform for violating YouTube’s Community Guidelines. This swift action left the creator without her platform and content. Han HyeJin has since filed an appeal with YouTube, hoping for the recovery of her channel and its valuable archive of content. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities creators face.
A Pattern of YouTube Hacking in K-Pop Entertainment
This recent breach is not an isolated case but part of a wider pattern of YouTube hacking that has plagued the Korean entertainment industry. In 2024, a series of coordinated attacks targeted several artists under Big Planet Made Entertainment, causing significant disruption. The attacks demonstrate a recurring security vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting, putting celebrity security at risk.
Big Planet Made and Starship Entertainment Targeted
The channels of renowned artists such as Lee SeungGi, Taemin, and the girl group VIVIZ were all compromised. In these instances, the channel names were changed to “Tesla,” and they were used to broadcast videos featuring Elon Musk. Similarly, the official YouTube account for Starship Entertainment, home to popular groups like IVE and MONSTA X, experienced a nearly identical hacking incident, further cementing the trend of targeting major K-pop entertainment agencies.
The Urgent Need for Enhanced Account Security
The repeated nature of these attacks calls for a serious re-evaluation of account security practices from both content creators and platforms like YouTube. The financial and reputational damage from such incidents is substantial, affecting not only the artists but also their dedicated fanbases. Proactive measures are essential to safeguard these digital assets.
Responsibilities for Creators and Platforms
For creators and their agencies, implementing stricter security protocols is paramount. This includes the mandatory use of two-factor authentication (2FA) and leveraging physical security keys for an added layer of protection. On the platform side, there is a growing demand for YouTube to improve its reporting procedures, streamline recovery support systems, and develop more robust, proactive services to prevent such damage before it occurs. As digital presence becomes increasingly vital, ensuring top-tier celebrity security against YouTube hacking must be a shared priority.
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