South Korean actress and K-pop star Nana fights off home intruder

The star and her mother physically subdued a man who broke into her home with a weapon, according to South Korean media.

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A man in his 30s reportedly broke into the star's property in Guri with a weapon and threatened the two women.

But the 34-year-old singer's agency told South Korean media that Nana - whose real name is Im Jin-ah - and her mother managed to subdue the intruder until police arrived.

The actor's mother lost consciousness during the disturbance, and both she and Nana required medical attention, the Yonhap news agency reported.

A local detective told AFP news agency that the intruder was attempting to steal valuables and had been detained on charges of aggravated robbery.