Actor Go Kyung-pyo has seen his favorable image plummet following a drunk driving incident. With fan meetings canceled and ongoing variety show appearances subject to editing, a red light has turned on for his future activities.
According to Ciel E&C on the 14th, Go Kyung-pyo was driving under the influence in the early hours of the day when his vehicle collided with a street-sweeping truck. A subsequent breathalyzer test confirmed his blood alcohol concentration was at the level for license revocation.
Go Kyung-pyo has finished police questioning and returned home. He has reportedly admitted to his wrongdoings, is deeply reflecting, and plans to humbly accept upcoming disciplinary actions while fulfilling his responsibilities.
Debuting in 2010 through the KBS2 youth drama ‘Jungle Fish 2,’ Go Kyung-pyo celebrated his 16th anniversary this year. He has built a diverse filmography including ‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents,’ ‘Decision to Leave,’ and ‘Seoul Vibe,’ alongside dramas like ‘Reply 1988’ and ‘Love in Contract.’
He had especially gained massive popularity in variety shows through his friendly, easygoing, and down-to-earth image, appearing on hits like ‘Youth Over Flowers’ and ‘Sixth Sense.’
However, this unexpected drunk driving controversy has thrown his upcoming schedule into complete disarray. Major variety programs such as tvN’s ‘Sixth Sense: B-Side’ and MBC’s ‘Hangout with Yoo’ have announced plans to heavily edit out his appearances to minimize viewer discomfort.
Upcoming variety projects, including tvN’s ‘Bogum Magic 2’ and TVING’s ‘Great Escape: Urban Legends,’ also face inevitable setbacks. Furthermore, his scheduled fan meeting ‘2026 Go Kyung-pyo FANMEETING NOW KYUUNGPYO NIGHT’ has been canceled.
Fans who supported him for a decade have expressed deep disappointment on his social media accounts, which are now flooded with critical comments regarding the drunk driving scandal.
