She will be spending her prime years in prison.
Koreaboo
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Former idol-turned DJ, Ahn Yesong — better known by her stage name DJ Yesong — was implicated in a deadly chain of incidents that led to the death of a delivery driver in Seoul. The incidents shocked netizens, revealing a disturbing pattern of reckless behavior by the former idol.
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On the unfortunate night of February 3, 2024, DJ Yesong was involved in a hit-and-run accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. Investigations later unveiled that this was not an isolated incident, but part of a series of reckless actions leading to a fatal outcome.
Photos from the scene. | wikitree
With a blood alcohol content of 0.221%, DJ Yesong’s level of intoxication far exceeded the legal limit, prompting immediate revocation of her driving privileges. However, the gravity of her actions became even more apparent when police investigations revealed that before the fatal accident that took the life of a delivery driver in his 50s, DJ Yesong was fleeing from another collision.
Photo from the scene. | wikitree
This earlier accident involved her crossing the centerline and colliding with an oncoming vehicle, causing injuries to the other driver that necessitated two weeks of medical treatment. Dashcam footage from DJ Yesong’s vehicle confirmed these events, showcasing a clear disregard for the law and safety of others.
| DJ Yesong’s Facebook
Senior Prosecutor Lee Jung Ong of the 5th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office charged DJ Yesong with multiple offenses under the Road Traffic Act, including dangerous driving resulting in death, fleeing the scene, and drunk driving. The decision was made to place DJ Yesong under arrest, reflecting the severity of her actions.
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Public outcry has been immense, with the prosecution receiving over 1,500 petitions from the victim’s family and the Rider’s Union, to which the deceased delivery driver belonged, calling for stringent punishment. Furthermore, in a move to clamp down on habitual drunk driving, the vehicle involved in the crime has been seized, with plans for its confiscation underway.
| DJ Yesong’s Facebook
DJ Yesong quickly moved to delete her YouTube channel and Instagram account, which had nearly 200,000 followers at the time of its removal.
In October 2024, she was sentenced to eight years in prison for her crimes. Prosecution initially demanded 15 years, and her original sentencing was for 10 years in prison. However, she filed an appeal and also submit 75 letters of remorse, and her final sentencing was for the aforementioned eight years. She will be released from prison in February 2032.