K-drama star Go Kyung Pyo involved in drunk-driving accident
What's the story
Go Kyung Pyo, the South Korean actor who shot to fame as Sung Sun Woo in the popular K-drama Reply 1988, has been involved in a drunk-driving accident. The incident occurred early Saturday morning (local time) when he allegedly crashed his car into a street-cleaning truck in Seoul's Mapo district. The incident has already affected his television commitments, with two variety shows deciding to reduce his screen time.
Incident overview
Details about the accident and agency's apology
The accident took place around 3:30am in Donggyo-dong, Mapo district, reported The Chosun Daily.
A breathalyzer test conducted by the police at the scene showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.150%, well above South Korea's legal limit of 0.08%.
His agency CL&Company has issued an apology, saying, "We sincerely apologize...to those affected by Go Kyung Pyo's drunk-driving accident."
"He has completed the police investigation and returned home...He will humbly accept any penalties...and fulfil his responsibilities, including compensating for the damages."
TV commitments
His appearances on variety shows will be reduced
In the wake of the incident, both variety shows featuring Go as a regular cast member have decided to cut down his appearances.
The actor is currently part of tvN's Sixth Sense: B Side and MBC's Hangout with Yoo.
A representative from Sixth Sense: B Side confirmed that his screen time would be reduced in the Sunday episode and the upcoming finale.
Future commitments
Impact on his upcoming projects and fan meeting
The controversy has also raised questions about Go's upcoming projects.
The actor is set to appear in The Village Barber 2, premiering on November 29, and Great Escape: Urban Legends, releasing on December 2.
Neither production has announced any changes yet, but it remains to be seen if they will follow suit after the decisions made by the variety shows.
He also has an upcoming fan meeting on November 21, which is now under scrutiny.