The leaker, Kim Shi-won, fled to the United States shortly after the video surfaced. It took years for justice to be served:

: In 2008, Kim was arrested by U.S. authorities in Los Angeles on charges related to the incident and for having sexual relations with a minor.

Baek Ji-young’s return to the top of the music charts is considered one of the most successful "phoenix" stories in entertainment history. Her comeback was not immediate, but built on vocal talent and emotional honesty.