"I will take full responsibility": Go Kyung-pyo falls from grace after drunk driving incident… Apologizes within a day, halts all activities [Comprehensive]

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Actor Go Kyung-pyo, who caused a major controversy by hitting a street sweeper while driving in a state of severe intoxication, directly apologized just one day after the controversy erupted and announced that he would completely suspend all scheduled activities.

According to Seoul Mapo Police Station on the 14th, Go Kyung-pyo was driving his personal car under the influence of alcohol around 3:30 a.m. in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, when he collided with a street sweeper. A breathalyzer test at the time revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.150%, significantly exceeding the 0.08% threshold for license revocation. There were no passengers in the vehicle, and police plan to investigate the detailed circumstances of the incident involving Go Kyung-pyo.

Upon news of the accident, Go Kyung-pyo's agency, CLE Company, issued an official statement apologizing. The agency stated, "We are taking the seriousness of the wrongdoing of drunk driving very seriously," adding, "We will humbly accept any subsequent disciplinary actions and fulfill our responsibilities, including restoring damages."

The broadcasting industry was also thrown into turmoil. The production team of tvN's variety show "Sixth Sense: B-Side," in which Go Kyung-pyo is a regular cast member, stated, "We will edit his appearance to the maximum extent possible so that viewers are not inconvenienced during the broadcast on the 15th and next week's final episode." MBC's "What Are You Doing?" also aired its episode from the 14th with Go Kyung-pyo's segments minimized as much as possible.

In addition, concerns have deepened regarding his appearances in tvN's "Amazing Saturday," which he completed recording for as a guest, tvN's "Bo-gum Magical 2," scheduled to premiere on the 29th, and Tving's original variety show "Great Escape: Urban Legends," set to be released on the 2nd of next month. In particular, with production teams explaining that editing may have limitations due to the nature of content where multiple cast members engage in collaborative deduction, his drunk driving has placed a burden not only on himself but also on fellow cast members and production staff.

The fallout also reached his solo fan meeting, "2026 Go Kyung-pyo Fan Meeting: Now Gyeongpyo Night," which was scheduled to be held at Seongam Art Hall in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 21st. The drunk driving incident that occurred ahead of his meeting with fans has also disrupted the scheduled itinerary. It is also reported that discussions are underway regarding how to handle his upcoming film, "Original x Rice Cake Shop."

Go Kyung-pyo directly stated his position by posting a lengthy apology on his social media on the 15th, just one day after the controversy began. He reflected, saying, "It is entirely my fault for getting behind the wheel after drinking," and "I am the one who told people not to drink and drive, yet I broke that promise."

He also explained the situation at the time of the accident. Go Kyung-pyo stated, "After colliding with the street sweeper, a place to stop was not immediately visible, so I drove a little further before stopping," adding, "I got out of the car to check what I had hit, and as soon as I saw the two sanitation workers, I told them I was sorry." He continued, bowing his head, "My actions could have caused serious injury to someone. It was irresponsible behavior."

He did not forget to apologize specifically to broadcasting industry professionals. He stated, "There are people who have to re-edit scenes we filmed together with laughter because of my mistake, and people who suddenly have to make difficult decisions regarding schedules they prepared for a long time," adding, "I am truly sorry to the production teams and staff who trusted me and invited me, as well as the colleagues who have been by my side."

He then declared, "I will sincerely cooperate with the police investigation. I will take the necessary measures to restore damages caused by the accident and bear all responsibility according to the disciplinary actions," adding, "I will suspend all scheduled activities." Finally, he added, "I will never forget the shame I feel toward myself from this incident, and I will live while holding onto myself. I am truly sorry."

Go Kyung-pyo debuted in 2010 with the drama "Jungle Fish 2" and became known to the public through appearances in numerous works such as "Reply 1988," "Goddess of Revenge," and "Chicago Typewriter." Recently, he has been active on variety shows, meeting the general public, but this drunk driving incident has put a halt to his acting roles and scheduled plans one after another. Attention is now focused not only on the police investigation and future disciplinary actions, but also on the ripple effects within the broadcasting industry.

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