Actor Go Kyung-pyo speaks out on drunk driving… 1,278-character apology letter, "I am sorry" repeated eight times [Star Issue]

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Actor Go Kyung-pyo directly apologized for his drunk driving. Beginning his post with "I am sorry," Go bowed his head and said "I am sorry" eight times within an apology letter exceeding 1,200 characters.

On the 15th, Go posted a lengthy apology on his personal account. He opened the letter by saying, "I am sorry. This is Go Kyung-pyo." Go bowed his head and stated, "In the early hours of November 14, I was driving after drinking alcohol and collided with a garbage truck. At the time, my blood alcohol concentration exceeded the threshold for license revocation. First, I would like to apologize once again to those who were working in the early morning and found themselves in danger and were startled by my driving."

Go stated, "It is entirely my fault that I got behind the wheel after drinking. I am the one who told people not to drink and drive, yet I broke that promise. My actions could have caused serious injury to someone. It was an irresponsible act. After colliding with the garbage truck, I did not immediately see a place to stop, so I drove a little further before stopping. I got out of the car to check what I had hit. As soon as I saw the two sanitation workers, I told them I was sorry. They carefully informed me that they had already reported it to the police. It was a situation where I had no excuse even if they were angry, but their words made me even more flustered and guilty, leaving me with a desire to hide somewhere,"

and explained the situation by adding, "I told them that I would take responsibility for my mistake and that I was truly sorry once again. We then had a brief conversation on the spot while waiting for the police."

Go also addressed the fact that he was caught on camera putting something in his pocket after the CCTV footage was released and the police arrived, clarifying, "What I put in my coat pocket in the video was the car key I was holding in my hand."

Go said, "There were times when I felt confused about what to do next as an actor. At that time, going out on variety shows, mingling with people, and laughing gave me a lot of strength myself. Some people told me that although they had had a difficult day, watching the broadcast featuring me allowed them to forget their worries for a moment. I was truly happy and grateful for each day I spent going to work recently," and continued his apology by stating, "Therefore, I am even more sorry to those who are working with me on currently airing programs and upcoming releases. There are people who have to re-edit scenes we filmed together laughing because of my mistake, and others who have to make sudden difficult decisions regarding schedules they prepared for a long time. I am truly sorry to the production teams and staff who trusted and invited me, as well as the colleagues who stood by my side. I caused great worry and disappointment to those who had offered me many encouraging words. I am sorry to all fans who have supported me for a long time, those who took out time and waited to meet me, and everyone who has watched my works and broadcasts. Thinking about what I did makes me extremely angry at myself, but rather than dwelling on that feeling, I want to apologize once again in my own words to those who were startled and distressed by my actions."

Finally, Go added, "I will cooperate sincerely with the police investigation. I will take the necessary measures to recover from the damages caused by the accident and accept full responsibility for any penalties imposed. I will suspend all scheduled activities. I will never forget the shame I feel toward myself regarding this incident, and I will live while holding onto myself. I am truly sorry."

Go was involved in an accident on the morning of the 14th at approximately 3:30 a.m., when he collided with a garbage truck while driving his personal car in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Immediately after reports of the incident, his agency, CLE Company, stated that day, "We deeply apologize to those who were harmed by Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving accident," and acknowledged the drunk driving by adding, "Go was driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of that day when he collided with a garbage truck. The breathalyzer test confirmed that his blood alcohol concentration reached the level for license revocation."

The agency further bowed its head, stating, "Go has completed the police investigation and returned home. He acknowledges his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it," and added, "We are taking the seriousness of the offense of drunk driving very seriously, and we will humbly accept any penalties imposed in the future while fulfilling our responsibilities, including recovering from the damages." It was reported that Go's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.150%, which is twice the level for license revocation (0.08%).

Due to Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving traffic accident, MBC's "What Are You Doing?" (Nolmyeon Mwohauni), which was scheduled to air that day, edited out Go from the broadcast and aired the program.

It is known that a sanitation worker in his 60s who was riding in the garbage truck hit by Go Kyung-pyo due to drunk driving sustained injuries. According to reports, the vehicle Go hit belonged to a private company with an outsourcing contract with the district office, and it was determined that a company employee in his 60s sitting in the driver's seat suffered minor injuries, including complaints of pain, as a result of the drunk driving accident caused by Go. The sanitation worker reportedly had no significant external injuries but is awaiting medical treatment at a hospital. The garbage truck was also partially damaged in the accident.

As injuries resulted from Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving traffic accident, controversy surrounding his criminal act is expected to grow further.

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