A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for breaking into the home of actress Nana, formerly of the girl group After School, and attempting to rob her.
On May 19, the Namyangju branch of the Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office requested the court impose a 10-year sentence for the defendant, identified as Kim.
The prosecution stated, "The defendant unlawfully entered the residence with a weapon, threatening female victims, which necessitates a severe punishment. He has denied the charges and shown no remorse, while the victims continue to suffer psychologically."
Kim was charged with breaking into Nana's home in Achun-dong, Guri, at around 6 a.m. on November 15, 2025, and threatening Nana and her mother with a weapon in an attempt to steal money. During the incident, Nana and her mother managed to subdue Kim after a struggle and called the police.
The key issues in the case are whether Kim possessed a weapon and whether the charges of robbery causing injury are valid. Kim's defense attorney argued, "He entered the home at night with the intent to steal, but there was no intention to commit robbery. There is no evidence that he carried a weapon during the break-in." Kim himself acknowledged the unlawful entry and attempted theft but maintained that he did not engage in robbery.
In contrast, Nana and her mother testified in previous hearings that Kim had entered with a weapon. During a court session on April 21, Nana stated, "I heard a commotion and came into the living room to find the defendant choking my fallen mother, and a weapon was nearby." Nana's mother also claimed that Kim had a weapon when he entered through the balcony.
Following the incident, Kim filed a counterclaim against Nana, alleging attempted murder and aggravated assault, claiming he was injured while being subdued. However, police determined that Nana and her mother's actions constituted self-defense and did not file charges against them. Subsequently, Nana's side filed a counterclaim against Kim for false accusations.
Nana expressed in previous witness statements that she has been suffering from trauma since the incident. In court, she remarked, "My home no longer feels like a safe space," and expressed concern that the prolonged trial is causing her further emotional distress.
The sentencing hearing for Kim is scheduled for June 9 in the same court.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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