#266: Viral Video Exposed Korean CEO Running Massive “Revenge Video” Site - The Real Life K-Drama “Taxi Driver”

Jun 4, 2023

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ANECDOTE

Vitamins Used As Torturous 'Health Checks'

Employees were forced to swallow massive doses of vitamins, causing immediate sickness and explosive diarrhea.
Yang framed this as a crude 'health check' while the staff suffered severe side effects.

ANECDOTE

Reuploaded Spycam Footage Destroyed Lives

Victim 'Ashley' discovered an old hidden-camera sex video of her being reuploaded repeatedly on WeDisk, ruining her life.
WeDisk employees actively reuploaded takedown requests to boost traffic, prioritizing profit over victims.

INSIGHT

Platform Design Enabled Criminal Profit

WeDisk operated like a P2P video platform that monetized illegal hidden-camera and revenge porn by incentivizing uploads.
The company manipulated uploads, fake accounts, and software to maximize illegal traffic and profits.

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