"Everyone, you must not drive under the influence!"…Ko Kyung-pyo's hypocrisy exposed after three years [Star Issue]

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Actor Ko Kyung-pyo (36) has come under intense criticism after causing a traffic accident while driving under the influence, as it was revealed that he had previously served as an ambassador for traffic accident prevention.

Ko was appointed as an ambassador for traffic accident prevention by the Korea Road Traffic Authority in March 2023 and carried out related activities.

In an appointment video released at the time, he emphasized, "Now that I have become an ambassador, I will also be careful to drive safely from now on."

In particular, Ko urged viewers in a safe driving campaign content, saying, "Everyone, you must not drive under the influence or speed," and adding, "I hope you will practice yielding and safe driving."

However, just three years later, Ko caused a traffic accident while severely intoxicated, bringing his favorable image to ruin.

Around 3:30 a.m. on the 14th, Ko was driving his personal car in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul when he collided with a street sweeper.

It was reported that Ko's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.150%, nearly double the 0.08% level required for license revocation.

In response, his agency, CLE Company, apologized, stating, "We sincerely apologize to those who were harmed by Ko Kyung-pyo's drunk driving accident." The company added, "Ko has completed the police investigation and returned home. He acknowledges his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it."

Due to the controversy surrounding actor Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving incident, variety shows in which he was scheduled to appear—including MBC’s “What Are You Doing While Idle?”, tvN’s “Sixth Sense: B-Side,” tvN’s “Boo-Gun Magical 2,” and OTT platform TVING’s “Great Escape: Urban Legends”—have been directly hit. Production teams are currently working to edit out as much of his footage as possible, effectively attempting to erase Ko from the programs.

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