A Chinese AI girl group, BABYQUEEN, sparks online backlash after announcing that a virtual member was “pregnant,” presented as the reason for her departure and an end to public activities. After the reaction, the creators removed the post and issued an apology, according to reporting referenced by multiple outlets.
The group is described as a four-member, K-pop-style AI act managed in Liaoning province, formed in September, with around 1,100 followers. South China Morning Post coverage frames the incident as part of a wider debate about “digital boundaries,” while other outlets focus more on audience confusion over whether the group is real or AI-generated. Across coverage, the core dispute centers on how a virtual “member” uses narrative content that resembles personal, sensitive life details.
While PinkNews and South China Morning Post emphasize the creators’ apology and the backlash itself, Daily Mail and Mail Online lead with the “pregnant” quitting claim and note that some fans were puzzled because they were unsure the act is entirely artificial.
