Nana's Award Speech Includes a Warning Against Thieves, Eliciting Cheers
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer and actress Nana mentioned her past robbery experience in her acceptance speech at an awards ceremony, drawing applause.
- She received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in the drama 'Climax' at the '2026 Korea International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards'.
- The incident recalled Nana's personal experience of a home invasion last year, for which the perpetrator was sentenced to seven years in prison in the first trial.
Singer and actress Nana captivated the audience at the '2026 Korea International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards' with a witty and poignant acceptance speech. While receiving the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in the drama 'Climax,' Nana's closing remarks, "Stay healthy, watch out for thieves, and be happy," unexpectedly resonated with the attendees.
The unexpected statement immediately brought to mind Nana's personal ordeal from November last year, when a man broke into her home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, threatening her and her mother with a weapon. The perpetrator, identified as a man in his 30s, was subsequently indicted for robbery and assault.
Stay healthy, watch out for thieves, and be happy.
In the first trial on September 9, the court recognized the charges of robbery and assault, sentencing the accused to seven years in prison. However, both the prosecution and the defendant have appealed the ruling, meaning the case will proceed to a second trial. Following the incident, Nana expressed her anger and frustration on social media, criticizing the defendant's consistent false statements and lack of remorse.
Nana's powerful words at the awards ceremony not only highlighted her resilience but also brought attention to the ongoing legal proceedings and the broader issue of crime victims' experiences.
There is no remorse. There is no forgiveness.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.