“Drunk Driving” Ko Kyung-pyo’s Sudden Blow to “Boo-geum Magical 2”… Still Featuring the “Three Brothers” [Star Issue]

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With about two weeks remaining until broadcast, tvN’s “Boo-geum Magical 2” has been hit by the sudden news of Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving. The program’s promotional materials still feature the phrase “three brothers” and even include Ko Kyung-pyo’s name, drawing attention.

On the 15th, tvN’s official variety show account posted a promotional video for “Boo-geum Magical 2,” which is scheduled to air on the 29th. The video featured a humorous segment using cast member Lee Sang-i’s name, playing on the phrase “even reversed” (거꾸로해도) and his name, Lee Sang-i.

The issue lies in the fact that the post accompanying this video included the caption “A summer story to be created by harmless three brothers,” with Ko Kyung-pyo’s name tagged in the post.

Since the production team of “Boo-geum Magical 2” is also a victim of the situation, it is difficult to simply label the content as an error. Additionally, as the video was posted on a weekend, it appears that such content was included out of habit.

However, given that cast member Ko Kyung-pyo has committed a serious crime, there is a need for caution regarding such wording ahead of the first broadcast.

On the day of the incident, MBC’s “What Are You Doing?” also completely edited out Ko Kyung-pyo from its same-day broadcast after learning about his drunk driving.

Ko Kyung-pyo was involved in an accident around 3:30 a.m. on the 14th in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, when he rear-ended a street sweeper while driving his personal car. Immediately after reports of the incident, his agency, CLE Company, stated, “We deeply apologize to those who were harmed by Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving accident,” and acknowledged, “Ko Kyung-pyo was driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of that day when he collided with a street sweeper. A breathalyzer test confirmed his blood alcohol concentration exceeded the level required for license revocation.”

The agency further stated, “Ko Kyung-pyo has completed police questioning and returned home. He acknowledges his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it,” adding, “We are taking the seriousness of drunk driving very seriously and will humbly accept any subsequent disciplinary actions while fulfilling our responsibilities, including making amends for the damage caused.”

Amid this situation, “Boo-geum Magical 2,” which is set to premiere on the 29th, appears to have been dealt a heavy blow. Filming has already been completed, featuring three actors running a beauty salon. Moreover, since the chemistry among the three actors is central to the program, the production team likely faces significant challenges.

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