DJ Yesong, whose real name is Ahn Ye Song, has filed an appeal against her 10-year prison sentence following a fatal drunk driving accident in Gangnam, Seoul. On July 10, her lawyer, Ahn Wang Seon from the law firm Dongsuhnam, submitted the appeal to Judge Kim Ji Young of the Seoul Central District Court’s 25th Criminal Division.
A day before her appeal, the court sentenced Ahn Ye Song to 10 years in prison. The incident occurred on February 3, when she caused a fatal accident that led to the death of a 50-year-old delivery man. The victim suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the hospital. That night, it was found out her blood alcohol concentration was 0.221%.
DJ Yesong files a court appeal and writes 75 letters of apology after fatal drunk driving
The court stated, “The victim from the first accident testified that the defendant (Ahn Ye Song) got out of the car immediately after the accident and said, ‘Do I look like I drank a lot? Please overlook this just once.’ She made no effort to handle the accident and did not report it to the police.” Additionally, the court said, “Despite needing to stay at the scene, she left without any explanation. She did not take the necessary protective measures required by traffic laws. She fled the scene to escape.”
Further, the court stated, “Although she claimed to have no memory of the accident, dashcam footage showed she conversed with the victim. Yet, she is denying the charges related to rescue measures with implausible excuses. There is also doubt about whether she is genuinely remorseful.”
The court added, “The victim from the second accident eventually died. Although the bereaved family agreed not to pursue punishment, the victim could not express his own wishes as he had passed away.”
Investigations revealed that Ahn Ye Song had caused another traffic accident shortly before this fatal one and fled the scene. She was arrested at the scene of the fatal accident, and the court issued a detention warrant, citing the risk of flight.
In contrast, her defense highlighted the settlement with the bereaved family and pleaded leniency. Her lawyer emphasized, “She has extraordinary talent in the entertainment field and has promoted national prestige with performances in China, Thailand, and Taiwan. She has deeply reflected on her actions and submitted 75 letters of apology.”