South Korean actor and K-pop star fights off robbers from home with help from mother

South Korean singer and actor Nana fought off an armed intruder at her home in Guri, near Seoul, with help from her mother. The 34-year-old celebrity, whose real name is Im Jin-ah, and her mother were injured during the confrontation and are currently receiving treatment.

Local police told news agency AFP that a man in his 30s broke into Nana’s residence early Saturday, armed with a weapon, and demanded money. “She and her mother overpowered the intruder, a man in his 30s, in a physical struggle, resulting in his arrest,” a detective at Guri Police Station said. The suspect, who reportedly intended to steal valuables, has been detained on charges of aggravated robbery.

Mother lost consciousness, both hospitalised

Yonhap news agency reported that Nana’s mother lost consciousness during the altercation. "Nana also sustained physical injuries while trying to escape the dangerous situation. The mother has regained consciousness, and both of them are currently in need of treatment and complete rest," it reported.