Amid Controversy Over Go Kyung-pyo's Drunk Driving Incident… Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul Recalled for Revealing Why He Hasn't Driven in 10 Years [Star Issue]

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As actor Go Kyung-pyo has sparked controversy over a drunk driving incident, remarks made by Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul are being revisited.

According to the Mapo Police Station in Seoul on the 14th, Go was involved in an accident around 3:30 a.m. that day in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, when he rear-ended a street sweeper while driving his personal car. It was reported that a breathalyzer test revealed Go's blood alcohol concentration to be 0.150%, twice the 0.08% threshold for license revocation.

Go Kyung-pyo's agency, CLE Company, stated, "We sincerely apologize to those who were harmed by the drunk driving accident." The company added, "Go Kyung-pyo acknowledges his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it. We are taking the seriousness of the offense of drunk driving very seriously, will humbly accept any resulting disciplinary action, and will fulfill our responsibilities, including making amends for the damage caused."

Alongside this, Go Kyung-pyo posted on his social media on the 15th, stating, "I will cooperate sincerely with the police investigation. I will take the necessary measures to remedy the damage caused by the accident and bear full responsibility for any resulting penalties." He continued, "I will never forget the shame I feel toward myself over this incident, and I will hold onto myself as I live my life. I am truly sorry."

As controversy over Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving erupted, past remarks by Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul are also being revisited. In March, Kim appeared on broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung's YouTube channel 'Study King Real Genius' and explained why he does not drive.

At the time, Hong Jin-kyung asked Kim Hee-chul, "I heard the reason you don't have a car is because you're worried about getting into an accident after drinking." In response, Kim Hee-chul said, "That's right. I couldn't quit drinking. Since I realized I wouldn't be able to stop drinking, I decided to give up driving, and it has been over 10 years since I sold my car."

Meanwhile, Go Kyung-pyo will suspend all scheduled activities due to this controversy. He apologized, saying, "I am even more sorry to the people who worked with me on programs currently airing and those awaiting release. There are people who have to re-edit scenes we filmed together laughing because of my mistake, and others who had to make sudden, difficult decisions regarding schedules they had prepared for a long time." He added, "I am truly sorry to the production teams and staff who trusted and invited me, as well as my colleagues who have been by my side."

Currently, he is appearing on tvN variety programs 'Sixth Sense: B-Side' and 'What Are You Doing?' and has upcoming releases including the variety shows 'Bo Geum Magical Season 2' and 'Great Escape: Urban Legends,' as well as the film 'Original x Rice Cake Shop.' However, his drunk driving controversy has thrown these plans into disarray.

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