"I was stabbed with a knife" plea failed..Nana's home intruder man sentenced to 7 years in prison [Comprehensive]

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

The First Criminal Division (B) of the Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court opened a sentencing hearing for A on charges of aggravated robbery and injury on the 9th, sentencing him to seven years in prison. In the earlier trial, the Prosecution Service requested a 10-year prison term for A, stating, "The severity of the crime is serious, he has not shown remorse, and no settlement has been reached with the victims."

On this day, the court stated, "First, we recognize the defendant's aggravated robbery and injury against Nana's mother as guilty. Regarding the aggravated robbery and injury against Nana, it appears more appropriate to classify it as aggravated robbery resulting in death." The court added, "We determine that the defendant was carrying a knife at the time. Considering the specific and consistent testimonies of the victims, and the fact that the defendant himself admitted in a post he secretly made online to seek legal advice before handing himself over to the police in Daejeon immediately after the crime that he possessed the knife for dangerous purposes, we have taken all these circumstances into account."

The court continued, "Even if it is acknowledged that the defendant engaged in a physical struggle to suppress the victims' resistance and set the knife aside, and that Nana stabbed the defendant's neck with the knife in that gap, such an injury does not constitute a crime of injury." The court pointed out, "The victim acted in self-defense against the defendant."

The court stated, "The defendant broke into the home at night, when absolute peace should be maintained, while carrying a weapon, committing aggravated robbery and injury, and aggravated robbery resulting in death. Considering the gravity and seriousness of the crime, a corresponding punishment is inevitable." The court added, "The victims suffered physical and mental pain and expressed their desire for punishment against the defendant, who has a history of multiple criminal punishments. However, we took into account that the crime was attempted, that injuries occurred during the process, that the defendant did not appear to have used the knife with intent to kill, and the nature and circumstances of the injuries sustained by the victims."

A broke into Nana's residence in Achon-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do, on the morning of November 15, 2025, and was arrested and prosecuted on charges of threatening Nana and her mother with a weapon and attempting to steal money.

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 counter-sued Nana for attempted murder and other charges, claiming he was injured while being subdued by Nana and her mother. However, the police determined Nana's actions to be self-defense and decided not to prosecute. Nana filed a counter-suit against A for false accusation.

During his interrogation, A stated, "I did not have a knife when I broke into the house. I was surprised when I faced Nana's mother. Nana's mother was also surprised 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 my neck with a knife and stabbed me. I hugged her to calm her down and did not strangle her."

He continued, "After being stabbed with a knife, I bled heavily. I was also hit by Nana's mother several times." He said, "I was holding the blade with both hands, and if I let go, I would die. I then held on 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 answered all questions about why I did this, my name, and my age. 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 my mother, I ended up stealing things." He also said, "Nana told me to say I brought the knife and that she would report me to the police. We talked for about 30 minutes, and then they immediately reported it to the police."

A replied, "I admit my mistake, but I never brought a knife, nor did I strangle or assault anyone." He added, "I have reflected deeply. I am sorry." He also stated, "At the time of the break-in, I did not know the victim was Nana; I only found out during the police investigation."

Later, A clarified, "Nana told me to say the knife I brought was mine, so I said that during the subsequent investigation."

Nana and her mother appeared as witnesses at the third trial of A's aggravated robbery and injury charges on April 21. At that time, upon seeing A in court, Nana immediately said, "Is this fun?" revealing her anger. She then told A, "Is it fun to do things like robbery and roam around freely? Look me in the eye. Is it fun?" A did not avert his gaze but looked directly 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 it has remained in my life as a trauma without me realizing it. I came here praying for the case to be resolved quickly," expressing her trauma.

After the trial, Nana shared on a 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 couldn't say anywhere else, and it felt refreshing." 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 resolved."

Nana also posted on her SNS account, "I hope he pays the price for all the heinous criminal acts so far," and shared the phrase 'ja-eop-ja-deok' (·reaping what one sows).

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