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Actress Nana Demands Justice in Court: 'Hope He Pays the Price'

Actress Nana Demands Justice in Court: 'Hope He Pays the Price'

From Dong-A Ilbo · (2d ago) Korean Critical tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Actress and singer Nana urged the defendant in her assault case to face punishment, stating, "I hope he pays the price for all the malicious criminal acts."
  • She appeared as a witness in court, confronting the accused who had threatened her and her mother with a knife in their home.
  • Nana also posted on social media, expressing her desire for the perpetrator to receive just punishment and calling the situation 'poetic justice' (자업자득).

In a powerful display of resilience, actress and singer Nana has spoken out forcefully regarding the assault case involving her and her mother. Appearing as a witness in court, Nana confronted the defendant, who had threatened them with a knife during a home invasion. Her emotional plea, "I hope he pays the price for all the malicious criminal acts," coupled with the phrase 'poetic justice' (자업자득) posted on her social media, underscores the profound impact of the incident.

I hope he pays the price for all the malicious criminal acts.

— NanaExpressing her desire for the defendant to receive just punishment.

The confrontation in court was visibly charged, with Nana directly addressing the accused, demanding, "Are you finding this amusing? Look me in the eye." Her distress was palpable as she explained to the court, "It's impossible not to be agitated," highlighting the severe emotional toll the ordeal has taken.

Are you finding this amusing? Look me in the eye.

— NanaDirectly confronting the defendant in court.

This incident, which occurred in November when the accused broke into Nana's home in Guri City, Gyeonggi Province, involved a violent struggle where Nana and her mother subdued the assailant before police arrived. The defendant subsequently filed a false accusation lawsuit against Nana, but police deemed Nana's actions as self-defense and did not forward the case. Nana has since filed a countersuit against the defendant for defamation and false accusation. Her strong stance in court and on social media sends a clear message about seeking justice and holding perpetrators accountable, resonating deeply with the public's desire for safety and security.

It's impossible not to be agitated.

— NanaExplaining her emotional state to the court during the hearing.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.