Fallout Of Actor Go Kyung Pyo’s Drunk Driving Incident: Fan Meeting Canceled, Edited Out Of Several Hit Variety Shows
The fallout from actor Go Kyung Pyo‘s drunk driving incident is spreading, with his fan meeting canceled and his portions being edited out of several hit variety shows.
Around 3:30 a.m. on November 14, Go Kyung Pyo was driving his car in the Donggyo-dong area of Mapo-gu, Seoul, when he crashed into a cleaning truck that was working on the road. His blood alcohol level at the time was confirmed to be at a level that warrants the revocation of his driver’s license. He reportedly went home after finishing police questioning, and police are looking into the exact circumstances of the accident.
According to broadcasters, MBC’s “What Do You Do When You Play?,” led by Yoo Jae Suk, decided to edit out his portions as much as possible from the “’95 Seoul Music Festival” special that aired that day. The production team said, “His portions will be edited as much as possible so there is no inconvenience to viewers.” Go Kyung Pyo had taken part in the special under the name “Sleepless in Seattle,” showing off his singing and drawing attention, but he became a target for editing just hours before the broadcast.
tvN’s “Sixth Sense: B-Side,” which he stars in as a regular cast member, was also hit directly. The production team said, “For the November 15 broadcast and next week’s finale, we will edit his portions as much as possible so there is no inconvenience to viewers.” With the finale set for November 22, the burden is also growing on the production team, which has to cut the portions of a regular cast member.
tvN’s “Amazing Saturday” is no exception. Go Kyung Pyo has already appeared as a guest and finished recording. The production team said, “The broadcast date has not been decided yet,” and added, “We will edit his portions as much as possible so there is no inconvenience to viewers.” That means three variety shows decided to minimize his portions on the day of the accident alone.
The problem is that more variety programs are still to come. tvN’s “Bogeom Magical 2,” which airs for the first time on November 29, is also expected to face the fallout. It is a program he does with Park Bo Gum, so the burden is expected to be heavy. TVING’s “Daetalchul: Dosigoedam” is set for December 2.
His promise to his fans has fallen through as well. Go Kyung Pyo was going to hold his solo fan meeting “2026 Go Kyung Pyo FANMEETING: NOW KYUNGPYO NIGHT” at Seongam Art Hall in Seoul on November 21, but reports say the event was canceled after the drunk driving accident, just a week before it was due to take place.
His agency, CLM Company, apologized in an official statement: “We deeply apologize to everyone who was harmed by actor Go Kyung Pyo’s drunk driving accident,” and “We sincerely apologize for causing disappointment and concern to everyone who trusted and supported him.” The agency added, “Go Kyung Pyo admits his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it. He will humbly accept whatever punishment is handed down and take responsibility, including recovering the damages.”
Go Kyung Pyo had been loved for his friendly image on various variety programs recently. But because of this accident, the burden has fallen not only on his own activities but also on the production teams and cast members who prepared the programs with him.
