Overseasidol.com — The historical revenge drama Ashes to Crown, starring Chen Duling and Zhou Yiran, has attracted significant attention since its premiere.
However, alongside discussions about the storyline and lead actors, an unexpected controversy emerged over allegations that the production had used an AI-generated actress.
The debate began after viewers noticed a supporting character, a flower seller who shared scenes with Chen Duling.
Some social media users claimed the actress’s facial features appeared unusually symmetrical and polished, resembling a 3D-rendered digital model.
Her expressions and movements were also compared to virtual characters commonly seen in AI-generated short dramas, leading to speculation that the production team had employed an AI performer.
As the discussion gained traction online, actress Liu Jin, who portrayed the character, quickly addressed the rumors.
In a lighthearted social media post, she jokingly apologized for having what people described as a “computer-generated face” and said she would try to switch to “human mode” next time.
Through her response, Liu Jin confirmed that she is a real actress who participated in on-location filming and was not digitally generated or replaced by AI technology.
Her clarification helped put an end to much of the speculation surrounding the issue.
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