Singer and actor Nana (birth name Im Jin-a, 35) appeared as a witness on the afternoon of the 21st at the trial of a person identified as A, who was indicted on charges of breaking into her home.
Before entering court, Nana told reporters, "I took a cheongsimhwan. I'm so nervous," and added, "I tried to come keeping my emotions in check." Regarding A denying the charges, she said, "It's absurd, and it's an ironic situation that I'm here," adding, "If I speak honestly, I think a proper verdict will come out."
The Uijeongbu District Court Namyangju Branch Criminal Division 1 (Da) (presiding judge Kim Guk-sik, senior judge) held the third hearing on A's charge of aggravated robbery resulting in injury that day. Nana and her mother took the stand as witnesses.
In court, Nana was reported to have said to A, "Is this fun?" and, "Is it fun to do something like a robbery and walk around as you please? Look me straight in the eyes. I asked if it's fun."
The court asked her to calm down, and afterward Nana reportedly continued her testimony. Regarding the situation at the time of the incident, Nana said, "When I saw the assailant holding a knife, I thought the person could do anything, so I instinctively defended myself."
Nana's mother, who also appeared as a witness, said of the situation at the time, "I heard our dog barking and came out to the living room, and the defendant (A) was coming in from the veranda area holding a knife," adding, "I tried to block the door, but the force pushed through and the person came into the house."
She went on, "The defendant strangled me with both arms," and added, "At that moment, I could only think of my daughter in the room." She continued, "I was almost unconscious then, so I don't remember when my daughter came out," and said, "When I came to, the three of us were holding the knife together."
A is accused of breaking into Nana's home in Guri, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 15 last year, brandishing a weapon and demanding valuables. After a struggle, Nana and her mother subdued A and called the police.
During this process, A filed a countersuit claiming injury, accusing Nana of attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon, but police said Nana's actions constituted self-defense and did not forward the case, citing "no charges." Nana later filed a complaint against A for false accusation.
A, who was indicted and detained, also denied most of the allegations at the first hearing in January. While acknowledging the home invasion, A's side argued it was for simple theft. They also claimed they did not choke or assault Nana's mother and, rather, were unilaterally beaten.