K-pop star and actor Nana had a violent encounter with a home intruder at her residence outside Seoul and is now recovering in hospital after suffering injuries during the struggle, South Korean police said on Sunday.
The incident occurred early Saturday when an intruder broke into Nana’s residence to steal valuables and cash from her home, which is located on the outskirts of Seoul, a detective at Guri Police Station in Gyeonggi Province told AFP.
The offender, dubbed Mr A, was accused of illegally entering the luxury villa at 6am with a gun, threatening residents and demanding money.
However, the intruder was unable to escape after the attempted robbery as Nana and her mother overpowered him in a physical struggle. Mr A, a man in his 30s, was beaten and later arrested, the investigator said.
The intruder was taken into police custody on charges of aggravated robbery, an official told AFP.
The recovery status of the K-pop icon and her mother
The 34-year-old celebrity and her mother are currently being treated in hospital after the violent confrontation. Both suffered serious injuries and her mother reportedly lost consciousness during the fight, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported.
“Nana also suffered physical injuries while trying to escape the dangerous situation,” the news agency said, adding: “The mother has regained consciousness and both currently require treatment and complete rest.”
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The incident comes shortly after two Japanese women tried to break into K-pop boy group BTS member Jeon Jungkook’s property on Thursday. The two accused tried to unlock the security keypad at the entrance of Jungkook’s house before another fan caught them, prompting them to flee the scene, News18 reported in a news report.
Who is Nana?
Nana, whose real name is Im Jin-ah, debuted in 2009 as a member of the K-pop girl group ‘After School’ before transitioning into acting. She has landed several leading roles in TV dramas and is now active as an actress and solo artist.
Nana first rose to prominence by being part of ‘Orange Caramel’, a sub-unit of the girl group ‘After School’. The trio’s music video for “Catallena” has over 35 million views on YouTube.
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She has appeared in several K-dramas, including My Man is Cupid, Mask Girl, Glitch, Love in Contract, and Memorials.
The K-pop icon also stars in the upcoming drama Climax and the Netflix series Scandal (tentative title), playing the role of Hui-yeon, a widow who vows to remain chaste after losing her husband. The drama is set to release next year.
