Nana addresses malicious comments about her public relationship with TOP: "Dating is a personal matter."

Nana has expressed her stance regarding the malicious comments that poured in after her public relationship announcement with T.O.P from Big Bang. On the 5th, Nana shared her thoughts on her 17 years of activity in the entertainment industry and her feelings about some netizens’ reactions following the recent confirmation of her relationship through her personal SNS. Nana stated, ″For 17 years, I have sincerely done my work at every moment and have always done my best.″ She admitted that there were times when she was emotionally shaken but said she fulfilled her responsibilities in the tasks given to her. She continued, ″I want to address those who claim to be fans but intentionally write malicious posts, ignoring my choices and freedom due to my public relationship acknowledgment.″ She also emphasized that she has never caused any moral controversy and that acknowledging her relationship is a matter of personal privacy. ″I don’t think there is anything I should apologize for,″ she said, expressing her apologies to the fans who were hurt by this situation. She urged, ″Please do not hurt the fans who love and respect me as a person beyond the framework of being a celebrity.″ Nana expressed gratitude to the fans who have supported her unwaveringly for 17 years, saying, ″I sincerely apologize to the fans who have silently endured and persevered. I will remember the preciousness and gratitude of every word of encouragement sent to me. I will definitely repay you with a better image.″ Meanwhile, Nana and T.O.P met while filming T.O.P’s new music video and developed their relationship into a romantic one in June. They officially confirmed their relationship last October. The two made headlines by acknowledging their relationship just one hour after reports of their dating rumors surfaced.