: The images were originally captured using a hidden camera (spycam) while Nancy was changing outfits backstage during the 2019 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in Hanoi, Vietnam.
: MLD Entertainment clarified that the circulated images were not only taken without consent but were also illegally photoshopped or manipulated using deepfake-style technology before being shared. Response and Legal Action KPOP_Momoland_Nancy_Leak_-_Thothub.mp4
: Reports indicated that a staff member of the event or agency was responsible for the illegal filming, which occurred while Nancy was serving as one of the ceremony's emcees. : The images were originally captured using a
Nancy’s agency, , and the AAA organizing committee issued strong statements condemning the act as a serious criminal offense: Nancy’s agency, , and the AAA organizing committee
The story surrounding the "Nancy leak" is one of privacy violation and the fight against digital sex crimes in the K-pop industry. In January 2021, illegally taken and photos of MOMOLAND member Nancy (Nancy McDonie) began circulating on social media platforms and private chat servers like Discord. The Incident