South Korean star Go Kyung-pyo, 36, is facing repercussions following a drunk driving accident in the early hours of November 14, when his vehicle rear-ended a garbage truck. A breathalyzer test reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration high enough to warrant the revocation of his driver’s license. Go Kyung-pyo’s agency has since issued a statement acknowledging his wrongdoing and expressing regret over what happened, saying that the actor has admitted his mistake and is deeply reflecting on his actions. However, many were disappointed especially since the actor was once an ambassador for traffic accident prevention.
The fallout from the incident has been swift with his fan meeting scheduled for just a week later cancelled. The actor is also a fixture in several variety shows and today’s Hangout with Yoo aired with the actor heavily edited out of the show. While other shows are expected to follow suit or are still deciding how to proceed, there’s no doubt that the incident is affecting several projects, such as The Village Barber 2, with Park Bo-gum, which is set to premiere on November 29, TVING’s The Great Escape: Urban Legends, scheduled to premiere on December 2, and tvN’s currently airing Sixth Sense: B-Side.
It’s now a question of whether a drunk driving controversy would have a lasting impact on an actor’s career as some have been known to bounce back, particularly when there are no reported serious injuries or other major consequences. For now, the situation remains under investigation, with police expected to question Go Kyung-pyo to establish further details about the accident.
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