[Breaking News] Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for breaking into Nana's home.. Self-defense recognized

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A court sentenced man A, who broke into the home of singer and actress Nana, a former member of the girl group After School, to seven years in prison.

The Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court's 1st Criminal Division (D) held a sentencing hearing for A's charge of aggravated robbery on the 9th.

On that day, the court found A guilty of aggravated robbery and robbery causing injury, and also recognized Nana and her mother's self-defense, sentencing him to seven years in actual imprisonment.

During the earlier sentencing hearing, the Prosecution Service requested a 10-year prison term for A, stating, "The severity of the crime is serious, he has shown no remorse, and no settlement has been reached with the victims."

A was arrested and indicted on charges of breaking into Nana's residence in Achon-dong, Guri, Gyeonggi Province, early on November 15, 2025, and attempting to steal money by threatening Nana and her mother with a weapon.

At the time of the incident, Nana and her mother subdued A through a physical struggle and handed him over to the police. Subsequently, A filed a counter-complaint against Nana for attempted murder, claiming he was injured while being subdued by Nana and her mother. However, the police determined Nana's actions as self-defense and decided not to prosecute. Nana filed a counter-complaint against A for false accusation.

In his final statement, A read a letter he had written himself and said, "I am sorry to the victims. I will never commit a crime again." However, he also insisted, "I did not stab anyone or commit any assault."

During his interrogation as a defendant, A stated, "There was no knife when I broke into the house. I was surprised when I came face to face with Nana's mother. Nana's mother was also startled and told me to leave, so I only came to steal things to calm her down, but she pushed me." He added, "Nana's mother threatened me with a knife around my neck and stabbed me. I hugged her to calm her down and did not strangle her."

He continued, "After being stabbed by the knife, I bled heavily. I was also hit by Nana's mother several times. I was holding the blade with both hands, and if I let go, I would have died. I then held it with my right hand. I even heard the sound of skin tearing. Eventually, the standoff ended. I did not assault anyone at all. If hugging counts as assault, I admit it."

A explained, "I told them my name and age when they asked why I did this. My mother collapsed from a brain hemorrhage and is in the hospital. Since I was in a situation where I had to borrow the 10th million won fine I received in the previous trial from her, I ended up stealing things." He also said, "Nana told me to say I brought the knife and threatened to call the police. We talked for about 30 minutes, and they immediately called the police."

A stated, "I admit my mistake, but I did not bring a knife, nor did I strangle anyone or commit any assault. I have reflected deeply. I am sorry." He also said, "At the time of the break-in, I did not know the victim was Nana; I only found out during the police investigation." A clarified, "Nana told me to say I brought the knife, so that's what I said during the investigation."

Meanwhile, Nana and her mother appeared as witnesses at the third trial of A's aggravated robbery charge on April 21. At that time, upon seeing A in court, Nana immediately said, "Is this fun?" expressing her anger. She then told A, "Is it fun to do things like robbery and roam around freely? Look me in the eyes. Is it fun?" A did not avert his gaze and looked back at Nana.

In the subsequent interrogation, Nana spoke about the situation at the time of the incident: "After experiencing this incident, I thought I was fine. But unconsciously, it has remained as a trauma in my life. I came here praying for the case to be resolved quickly," also voicing her trauma.

After the trial, Nana shared on her fan communication platform: "Seeing his face made me so speechless and angry that I failed to control my emotions. However, I was able to say everything I wanted to say clearly." She added, "I also said what I wanted to say to that man, and I have no regrets about my actions or words. Everyone must have been very worried, but I am fine. I believe it will now be concluded."

Nana also posted on her SNS account, "I hope you pay the price for all the heinous crimes you have committed so far," and shared the phrase "japjaedok" (self-inflicted consequences), which means "reaping what one sows."

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