South Korean actor Go Kyung Pyo, widely recognised for his role in the drama Reply 1988, is under scrutiny following a drunk-driving incident in Seoul. The 36-year-old actor was involved in a vehicle collision during the early hours of Saturday, November 14.
According to reports, the accident occurred around 3:30 AM in the Donggyo-dong area of the Mapo district. The actor was driving his personal vehicle when he crashed into a street-cleaning truck. Authorities at the scene administered a breathalyser test, which reportedly registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.150%. In South Korea, a reading of 0.08% or higher is sufficient grounds for the revocation of a driving licence.
The actor's agency, CL&Company, issued a statement acknowledging the incident and offering an apology. The agency confirmed that Go Kyung Pyo has finished the police investigation and has returned home. The statement noted that the actor acknowledges his mistake, expresses regret, and intends to accept any legal penalties while fulfilling his responsibilities, including covering the costs of the damages caused.
Television networks have responded quickly to the controversy, moving to limit the actor's visibility on screen. Both of his current variety show projects, tvN's Sixth Sense: B Side and MBC's Hangout with Yoo, have decided to reduce his appearances. A representative for Sixth Sense: B Side stated that the production team is editing his footage to minimize his screen time for the November 15 episode and the programme's finale to prevent viewer discomfort. Similarly, MBC has performed last-minute edits on the '95 MBC Seoul Music Festival special of Hangout with Yoo to curtail his presence.
Key facts
- The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 AM on November 14 in the Mapo district of Seoul.
- A police breathalyser test recorded the actor's blood alcohol concentration at 0.150%.
- The actor’s agency, CL&Company, confirmed he was alone in his personal car at the time of the collision.
- Variety shows Sixth Sense: B Side and Hangout with Yoo are actively reducing the actor's screen time.
Why it matters
The incident has immediate implications for the actor's television appearances, with production teams actively editing him out of ongoing broadcasts. His future work, including the upcoming project The Village Barber 2, is also currently under scrutiny following the controversy.
Source: Hindustan Times
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