Former idol DJ Yesong was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
On July 9, Seoul’s Central District Court handed down a 10-year sentence to DJ Yesong for hitting and killing a deliveryman while driving drunk.
According to Kyung Hyang Shinmun, the judge explained their decision for the ruling.
She testified that after the accident, she asked people if she looked drunk. She didn’t try to salvage the situation and didn’t call the police. She left the scene without any explanation. The defendant offered ₩5.00 million KRW (about $3,610 USD) to the victim to settle but it was refused. The defendant then submitted a request for leniency with the victim’s family, but the court took into account the fact that the victim had died and could not relay his wishes.
— Judge
Previously, DJ Yesong, who debuted as part of the K-Pop group Instar, was arrested for killing a delivery driver while driving drunk in her Mercedes-Benz. Prosecutors originally asked for a 15-year sentence. You can read more about the case in the link below.
Infamous Former Idol Gives Absurd “Excuse” For Killing A Man While Drunk Driving
