The #MeToo movement pulled back the curtain on toxic work cultures in the entertainment industry — exposing how powerful men exploited women behind the scenes. In the United States, the fall of Harvey Weinstein became a defining moment, leading to convictions and a broader reckoning in Hollywood.

But in South Korea, there is a case that never reached that point.

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Credits

Reporting & writing: Yoon Min-sik

Editing: Lee Sun-young, Devin Whiting

Hosts & guests: Devin Whiting, Yoon Min-sik

Producer: Park Jun-hee

Audio editing: Noh Seong-min

Artwork: Yu Soo-in