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South Korean singer and actress Nana has declined 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 testifies.
According to Korean entertainment news reports, Nana notified the court that she would not take the stand in the ongoing robbery case against the intruder who entered her home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province.
Her legal side explained that she continues to suffer from trauma due to the incident and is deeply afraid of facing the accused again in a public courtroom. They argued that forcing her to testify could worsen her mental health and expose her to secondary victimization through renewed scrutiny and confrontation, according to allkpop.
The court had previously adopted Nana and her mother as key witnesses to clarify what happened during the break‑in and struggle. However, Nana's decision now raises questions about how the judges will proceed, since the defendant disputes many of the prosecution's claims and portrays 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 unlocked 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 sustained injuries serious enough to require weeks of medical treatment. Police concluded that Nana's actions in fighting back were legitimate self‑defense and sent only the suspect to prosecutors on robbery and injury charges, chosun reported.
The defendant, however, has denied key parts of the indictment. He claims he went in only to steal, did not prepare a weapon, and insists he was the one mainly injured after being "one‑sidedly beaten" by Nana. He has even suggested he never assaulted Nana or her mother in the way described by investigators.
During earlier hearings, the court strongly questioned the defendant's narrative, challenging whether his version matched common sense in a home intrusion situation. Still, with Nana refusing to testify over trauma and fear of secondary harm, the judges must now weigh documentary evidence, medical records, and other testimony to reach a verdict.
Public sympathy in South Korea has largely leaned toward Nana, especially after reports that she now carries pepper spray and has struggled with anxiety since the attack. Many online commenters argue that victims of violent crimes should not be pushed into court if doing so could deepen their suffering, and they see Nana's refusal as a reasonable act of self‑protection rather than avoidance, as per the Korea JoongAng Daily.
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