In a bizarre legal twist, South Korean actor and singer Nana, formerly of the popular K-pop group After School, is now being sued for attempted murder by the very man who broke into her home and assaulted her mother. This shocking development comes after police had already concluded that Nana's actions during the November incident were legitimate self-defence.
Intruder Files Counter-Lawsuit After Being Subdued
The alarming sequence of events began in the early hours of November 15 at 6 am. A man, identified only as 'A', illegally entered Nana's residence through a balcony. According to the official police report, the intruder then proceeded to assault the K-pop star's mother. Nana, who holds a fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, confronted the man. After a physical struggle, she managed to restrain him and immediately called the police.
The intruder was taken to a hospital with a jaw injury. Police conducted a thorough investigation, examining whether Nana's use of force was justified under Article 21, Paragraph 1 of South Korea’s Criminal Act, which covers self-defence. The authorities ultimately concluded that her actions were a lawful response to the violent burglary.
Intruder Changes Story, Denies Having a Weapon
Despite initially acknowledging his crimes, the intruder later changed his statement during the police investigation. He now claims he "did not possess a weapon at the time of the crime or inflict injuries on the victims." This reversal forms the basis of his separate civil lawsuit against Nana, where he alleges she caused his injuries during the restraint and accuses her of attempted murder.
Nana herself sustained injuries during the violent altercation, and her agency, Sublime, reports that both she and her family continue to suffer significant physical and emotional distress from the traumatic ordeal.
Agency Vows Legal Fight Against "Inhumane" Claims
Nana's management agency, Sublime, has strongly rejected the intruder's allegations. In an official statement, the agency condemned the man's actions, stating, "'A' is causing secondary harm through inhumane acts, exploiting the fact that the victim is a public figure."
Sublime has firmly assured the public and fans that it will take all necessary legal steps to defend Nana. They are committed to protecting the artist from what they see as a baseless lawsuit that compounds the original trauma of the home invasion. The case highlights the extreme and unexpected challenges public figures can face even when defending themselves and their families from clear danger.
