The 2000 sex scandal involving South Korean singer Baek Ji-young is a landmark case in the history of the Korean entertainment industry. Originally treated by the public and media as a moral failing of the artist, it is now widely recognized as a pioneering instance of "revenge porn" and digital sexual abuse 조선일보 Case Overview

Illegal Recording: The video was filmed secretly without Baek’s knowledge or consent.

In the aftermath of the controversy, Baek Ji Young's team released a statement expressing her regret and apology for any harm caused to her fans and the public. The statement emphasized that Baek Ji Young had no involvement in the creation or dissemination of the video and that she was taking steps to protect her rights.

1. Secret Garden – “That Woman”

The storyline: Gil Ra-im (Ha Ji-won) is a poor, tough stuntwoman. Kim Joo-won (Hyun Bin) is a rich, arrogant CEO who can’t stop thinking about her. Their class difference and his snobby family create endless hurdles. Baek Ji-young’s contribution: “That Woman” (Geu Yeoja) is sung entirely from Ra-im’s perspective. Every time Joo-won pushed her away, this song played, and viewers wept. It became the anthem of unrequited, class-crossing love.

For years, Baek Ji-young was virtually "cancelled" by major broadcasting networks. She attempted several comebacks in the early 2000s with albums like Tres (2001) and Smile (2003), but the public’s response remained cold, and she was often barred from TV promotion.