SM Entertainment Accused of Editing Controversial Photo of Popular Boy Group Member

NCT is facing backlash after a concept photo for their 10th anniversary pop-up event showed member Jisung with six fingers on one hand.

The controversy began when fans spotted the unusual detail in a teaser photo released by SM Entertainment. Screenshots of Jisung’s hand with an extra finger quickly spread across social media and online communities. Many suspected AI-generated editing or heavy retouching caused the unnatural look.

SIX FINGERS?! Did they use AI on this?
— JISUNG 지성 GLOBAL (@JisungGlobal) May 14, 2026

Soon after, SM Entertainment quietly updated the image about an hour later. Instead of fixing the photo, the company simply cropped out the hand with the extra finger. This move only fueled fans’ frustration.

Are you serious??? It took you 4 HOURS to repost his photos and all you could do is crop it? Is this really the best you could do?
DO YOUR JOB BETTER!! JISUNG DOES NOT DESERVE THIS
— JISUNG 지성 GLOBAL (@JisungGlobal) May 14, 2026

Fans expressed disappointment that such a glaring mistake appeared in official promotional material for a major anniversary project, especially from one of K-pop’s biggest companies.

well thats just upsetting… why would they even need to use ai
— S˚˖????ִ໋ (@jaehpech) May 14, 2026

As the situation unfolded, the incident sparked wider discussions online about AI use, rushed editing, and declining quality control in K-pop promotions. The six-finger photo remains a hot topic among fans awaiting NCT’s anniversary project.