Nana has become embroiled in a startling new twist following a violent home invasion at her residence. The suspect, currently detained, has filed a counter-lawsuit against Nana, claiming she failed to keep a promise to give him money — an allegation that has left the public stunned.
According to a January 2 broadcast of JTBC’s investigative program Case Chief, the man who broke into Nana’s home sent five handwritten prison letters to the production team through an acquaintance, outlining his version of events and insisting he had been wronged.
In the letters, the suspect claimed that he did not premeditate the crime and did not prepare a weapon in advance. He alleged that he left his bag outside the balcony, entered Nana’s home wearing only gloves and a headset, and never physically harmed her. Instead, he asserted that he was assaulted by Nana during the confrontation.
The detainee further claimed that while he did enter the home with the intention of stealing valuables, the situation escalated after he was subdued. He alleged that Nana proposed a deal, telling him that if he testified to police that he had entered the home armed, she would give him 40 million won. He now insists that the money was never paid.
However, police accounts directly contradict these claims.
According to law enforcement officials, the suspect entered Nana’s residence carrying a bladed weapon in its sheath. Inside the home, Nana’s mother reportedly lost consciousness during the intrusion, and Nana later confronted the intruder, resulting in a physical struggle as she attempted to disarm him. Authorities have stated that Nana’s actions clearly constituted self-defense.
Police also dismissed the suspect’s claims of being assaulted, stating there was no evidence to support his version of events. Investigators further revealed that the man initially admitted to all charges during questioning but later changed his testimony.
In his prison letter, the suspect claimed that he only wrote to the media after learning that Nana and her mother had submitted medical injury reports, saying he felt “betrayed” and wanted to reveal the truth. However, producers of Case Chief reported that Nana’s side categorically denied ever offering money or making any deal related to weapons or medical expenses.
Instead, sources stated that the suspect begged Nana not to contact police following the incident. While Nana’s mother initially considered resolving the matter privately, Nana ultimately decided to report the crime.
Despite his shifting statements, the suspect has now gone as far as filing a counter-complaint accusing Nana of attempted murder. Legal experts cited in the program suggested this move may be a strategy aimed at introducing self-defense disputes in court to reduce sentencing.
Nana’s agency responded firmly, stating that investigators had already confirmed the suspect’s criminal actions through a thorough investigation. The agency condemned the counter-lawsuit as an attempt to exploit Nana’s public status and inflict secondary harm.
“There will be no leniency,” the statement read. “We will pursue all possible civil and criminal legal action against the perpetrator.”
As the case continues to unfold, public reaction has been overwhelmingly critical of the suspect’s claims, with many expressing concern over the misuse of counter-lawsuits as a legal tactic. The incident has reignited broader discussions in South Korea about victim protection, celebrity safety, and the limits of legal retaliation.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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