Former K-pop star Ahn Ye-song has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a serious incident involving drunk driving. The court ruled that Ahn Ye-song had driven under the influence of alcohol, causing an accident in which several people were injured.
Ahn Ye-song, who had been very popular during his music career, admitted his mistake in court, expressing regret for driving while intoxicated. He further stated that after the incident, he made several changes in his life to avoid such behavior in the future.
The court stated that the purpose of the sentence was not only to make the defendant realize the gravity of his mistake but also to prevent such crimes in society, ensuring that such actions do not occur again.