Nana's mother rendered unconscious by man in his 30s who was arrested…public outrage grows
A 30-year-old robber who broke into the home of actress Nana, a former member of the girl group After School, and threatened them with a weapon has been arrested, and his statement that "I didn't know it was a celebrity's house" has instead fueled public anger. The anger deepened after it was revealed that Nana's mother sustained serious injuries and lost consciousness during the struggle.
#. Broke into 4.2 billion won luxury villa…Nana and mother subdued him themselves
The incident occurred around 6 a.m. on the 15th. A man in his 30s, identified as A, climbed up to the veranda with a ladder and entered through an unlocked door into the home of Nana and her mother, who lived in a luxury low-rise apartment in Acheon-dong, Guri, Gyeonggi Province (about 4.2 billion won).
A threatened them with a weapon and demanded money, and during the ensuing struggle Nana's mother suffered serious injuries and lost consciousness. Nana was also injured while subduing him, and both currently require treatment and absolute rest. Despite the extreme danger, Nana and her mother subdued A and handed him over to the police.
#. Robber "I didn't know it was a celebrity's house. I broke in because I lacked living expenses"
However, during the investigation it was reported that A said, "I didn't know a celebrity lived there. I broke in because I lacked living expenses," which further enraged internet users.
Many responded, "Whether it was a celebrity's house is irrelevant," "He wielded a weapon and caused someone to lose consciousness, and now he offers excuses?" and "Using lack of living expenses as an excuse for robbery? Is that acceptable?" expressing outrage.
Police said there was concern he might flee and on the 17th issued an arrest warrant for A. The case will soon be sent to the prosecution.
#. Agency: "serious dangerous situation…request to refrain from secondary harm"
Nana's agency Sublime said, "A robber armed with a weapon broke in and a very dangerous situation occurred," and noted, "Both Nana and her mother could have suffered serious harm." It added, "The mother was injured to the point of losing consciousness from the robber's attack, and Nana was also injured," and asked, "Please refrain from speculative posts and spreading false information, as they cause secondary harm."
#. Security controversy…questions raised about effectiveness of safety in Acheon-dong luxury residences
The villa is known to be a newly wealthy neighborhood recently purchased by Nana for 4.2 billion won. Reports that actress Han So-hee and TWICE's Nayeon also live there have spread concerns such as, "Is the security system of the luxury villa lax?" and "Is it structured so anyone with a ladder can break in?"
Above all, Nana had been preparing for active projects such as the film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet," the drama "Climax," and the new Netflix project "Scandal" (working title), so the public's shock was greater. Fans are expressing worry and support, saying, "Get well soon," "It's heartbreaking that this happened to the family," and "They should be severely punished."
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