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As actor Ko Kyung-pyo (36) was involved in a drunk driving accident while severely intoxicated, the production team of "The Great Escape" issued an official statement regarding his appearance.
OTT platform TVING's new variety show "The Great Escape: Urban Legends" (hereinafter referred to as "The Great Escape") conveyed its official stance to StarNews on the 14th regarding the controversy over regular cast member Ko Kyung-pyo's drunk driving incident.
They stated, "Given the nature of the content, which involves multiple cast members collaborating to continue deductions, there may be limitations in editing. However, we plan to re-edit the footage by adjusting the exposed segments as much as possible."
"The Great Escape" was scheduled for its first release on December 2. However, after reports emerged that Ko Kyung-pyo, one of the regular members, caused a drunk driving accident on the 14th, the production team also took a direct hit.
His agency, CLE Company, issued an official apology stating, "We deeply apologize to those who were harmed by Ko Kyung-pyo's drunk driving accident." The statement continued, "Ko Kyung-pyo caused an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of today (the 14th), colliding with a street sweeper. A breathalyzer test confirmed his blood alcohol concentration was at a level requiring license revocation."
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