Go Kyung Pyo’s Past As A Traffic Accident Prevention Ambassador Resurfaces After Drunk Driving Incident

Actor Go Kyung Pyo‘s past as a traffic accident prevention ambassador has resurfaced after his drunk driving accident, dealing a heavy blow to the favorable image he had built up.

On November 14, news broke that Go Kyung Pyo had caused a traffic accident while driving drunk. Around 3:30 a.m., he was driving his car on a road in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, when he crashed into a cleaning truck that was working. Police who were dispatched after a report measured his blood alcohol level, which was confirmed to be at a level that warrants the revocation of his driver’s license.

After the news broke, his agency immediately acknowledged the drunk driving and apologized: “We deeply apologize to everyone who was harmed by actor Go Kyung Pyo’s drunk driving accident.” The agency later added, “Go Kyung Pyo admits his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it. He takes the seriousness of drunk driving to heart and will humbly accept whatever punishment is handed down and take responsibility, including recovering the damages.”

Go Kyung Pyo had recently won the public’s affection by showing a relaxed side of himself on various broadcasts, which made the news of his drunk driving an even bigger shock.

In 2023, he was appointed as a “traffic accident prevention ambassador” by the Korea Road Traffic Authority and urged safe driving, and that past is now being talked about again. In a video at the time, he greeted viewers as the authority’s ambassador and said, “Everyone, drunk driving is not allowed and speeding is not allowed either. Please drive courteously and drive safely.” He is now being criticized for causing a drunk driving accident about three years later.

He has reportedly gone home after finishing police questioning.

Meanwhile, since news of his drunk driving broke, the production teams of tvN’s “Sixth Sense: B-Side,” tvN’s “Bogeom Magical 2” and TVING’s “Daetalchul: Dosigoedam,” which he is either appearing in or about to appear in, are also reportedly discussing follow-up measures. MBC’s “What Do You Do When You Play?” has also said it will edit his portions as much as possible from the “’95 Seoul Music Festival” special, and his fan meeting “2026 Go Kyung Pyo FANMEETING: NOW KYUNGPYO NIGHT,” scheduled for November 21 at Seongam Art Hall in Seoul, is now in doubt.

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