South Korean singer and actress Nana has refused to appear in court as a witness in the robbery trial of the man who broke into her home, saying she fears further psychological trauma and possible secondary harm if she were to testify.
According to Korean Entertainment News, Nana notified the court that she would not take a stand in the ongoing robbery case against the intruder who entered her home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province.
His legal team explained that he continues to suffer from trauma from the incident and has a deep fear of facing the defendant again in a public courtroom. They argue that forcing her to testify could worsen her mental health and expose her to secondary victimization through renewed scrutiny and confrontation. allkpop.
The court had earlier adopted Nana and her mother as key witnesses to clarify what happened during the break-in and scuffle. However, Nana’s decision now raises questions about how the judges will proceed, as the defendant disputes many of the prosecution’s claims and paints himself as the real victim.
The case stems from a November 15 break-in at Nana’s residence in Acheon-dong, Guri, where a man in his 30s allegedly climbed up using a ladder, entered through an open door and confronted Nana and her mother while armed.
Investigators said he threatened them and demanded money, leading to a violent struggle in which both Nana and her mother suffered injuries serious enough to require weeks of medical treatment. The police concluded that Nana’s reaction actions were self-defense and only sent the suspect to prosecutors on charges of robbery and injury. chosun reported.
The defendant, however, denied key parts of the accusation. He claims that he only entered to steal, that he did not prepare a weapon and that he was the most injured after being “one-sidedly beaten” by Nana. He also said he never assaulted Nana or her mother in the way investigators described.
During previous hearings, the court had strongly questioned the defendant’s account, challenging whether his version was common sense in a home invasion situation. However, with Nana refusing to testify due to trauma and fear of secondary harm, judges must now evaluate documentary evidence, medical records and other testimony to reach a verdict.
Public sympathy in South Korea has largely turned to Nana, especially after it was reported that he now carries pepper spray with him and has struggled with anxiety since the attack. Many online commentators argue that victims of violent crime should not be brought to court if it would aggravate their suffering, and see Nana’s refusal as a reasonable act of self-protection rather than avoidance, according to the ruling. Korea JoongAng Daily.
