Yes.
Pre-litigation mediation means that you will be sued for repayment, otherwise a default judgment will be issued.
In the early stage of the trial, the court will notify the parties in the form of a summons to attend the trial. During the trial, the court will mediate to help both parties reconcile and resolve the case reasonably. If the defendant does not appear in court after receiving the summons, , does not prevent the court from hearing the case, and the court will make a default judgment.