Nexon Shares Decline Amid Allegations of AI Ad Image Theft
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 20 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Allegations Against Nexon: Nexon is facing allegations of using the likeness of Twitch streamer DanieltheDemon without consent in an advertisement for its game, The First Descendant.
Streamer’s Statement: DanieltheDemon publicly stated he has no affiliation with the game and accused Nexon of manipulating his viral video to create a misleading promotional video.
Stock Impact: Following the controversy, Nexon’s stock fell by 0.48%, although it has seen significant gains of 41.91% year-to-date and 11.83% over the past year.
Analyst Ratings: Analysts currently rate Nexon as a Hold, with one Buy and three Hold ratings, suggesting a potential downside of 22.57% based on the average price target.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
