Nana's Sharp Acceptance Speech After Robbery Ordeal Draws Cheers

"Always stay healthy, watch out for robbers, and be happy."

Singer and actress Nana is making headlines for mentioning her experience as a robbery victim during an awards ceremony acceptance speech.

On June 20, Nana received the Best Supporting Actress award for the drama "Climax" at the 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards, held at the Busan Cinema Center.

After taking the stage, Nana said, "I will become an actress who can have a positive influence through honest and sincere acting," before adding, "Always stay healthy and watch out for robbers," drawing cheers from the audience.

It was an indirect reference to the robbery she experienced at her home.

In November of last year, a robber broke into her home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, and threatened Nana and her mother with a weapon while demanding money. Nana and her mother managed to subdue the intruder after a physical struggle.

Nana received widespread praise for her courageous actions in protecting her mother. However, the incident later sparked controversy when the robber filed a counter-lawsuit against Nana, accusing her of attempted murder.

The police determined that Nana's actions constituted self-defense and decided not to forward the case to the prosecution. Nana subsequently filed a counter-complaint against the robber, identified as A, for false accusation.

In April, Nana attended the trial of the robber at the Namyangju Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court as a witness, where she confronted him, saying, "Is this fun? Look me straight in the eye."

By wittily referencing the ordeal in her acceptance speech, Nana delivered a sharp rebuke to the robber, whose behavior was widely criticized as audacious. The robber, A, was sentenced to seven years in prison in the first trial and has since filed an appeal.

Reported by Kim Ji-hye | Video by Jung Yong-hee | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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