: 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.
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 KPOP_Momoland_Nancy_Leak_-_Thothub.mp4
: 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 : 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: The Incident : MLD Entertainment clarified that the
: 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.