Go Kyung-pyo's past drinking habits resurface after drunk driving accident

Actor Go Kyung-pyo's previous comments about his high alcohol tolerance and drinking habits have drawn renewed attention following a drunk driving accident in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the 14th. The accident, which occurred at approximately 3:30 AM, involved a collision with a cleaning vehicle and resulted in a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the threshold for license revocation.

Following actor Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving accident, his past revelations regarding his alcohol tolerance and drinking habits in broadcasts and interviews have resurfaced. Interest in his drinking habits is growing as past remarks—such as stating he can drink four to five bottles of soju—and anecdotes about him scolding himself in the restroom to stay sober are being re-examined. Notably, fellow actor Joo Won has also previously mentioned Go Kyung-pyo's unusual drinking habits.

Appearing on Daesung's YouTube channel in 2024, Go Kyung-pyo shared the difficulties and unique habits he experiences while drinking. At the time, he opened by saying, "Don't you ever have times when it's hard after drinking outside? There are times when it's hard being in front of people." He revealed that in intoxicated states, he goes into the restroom to talk to himself to pull himself together.

He explained, "I go to the restroom alone and say, 'What are you doing, [expletive]? Hey, you're doing really well, Kyung-pyo. Pull yourself together, you [expletive]. Keep your eyes wide open. You can pull it together. It's okay to go out now.'" While this was an attempt to discipline himself to avoid appearing disheveled at social gatherings, he noted the effect did not last long. "If I do this, I'm okay for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, I'm dead," he added, making the cast laugh at the time.

In past interviews, he also disclosed his specific alcohol tolerance. During an interview at the 68th Cannes Film Festival for the movie 'Coin Locker Girl' in 2015, Go Kyung-pyo stated he drinks about four to five bottles of soju. When asked how much he drinks, he replied, "It varies depending on the situation, but it's about four to five bottles of soju. My tolerance increases when I gain weight."

His comments regarding his personality when drinking also drew attention. At the time, Go Kyung-pyo expressed his drinking habits honestly, saying, "My actual personality is on the wild side. I'm the type to cause trouble with inanimate objects after drinking." As these past remarks spread following the drunk driving accident, the public sentiment is becoming increasingly cold.

Fellow actor Joo Won has also mentioned Go Kyung-pyo's drinking habits. In the MBN variety program 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 2' broadcast in November 2024, Joo Won shared anecdotes about drinking with acquaintances, including Go Kyung-pyo, with whom he built a friendship during military service. While discussing the alcohol tolerance of those he hangs out with, Joo Won said, "Taeyang doesn't drink much and Daesung doesn't drink much. Only Kyung-pyo drinks."

When asked if Go Kyung-pyo hangs out with other friends, Joo Won replied, "Yes. When Kyung-pyo meets with us, he only eats." Joo Won's remarks are drawing attention again as a past anecdote showing that Go Kyung-pyo tends to enjoy drinking. However, his past alcohol tolerance or habits do not explain the direct cause of this recent accident.

On the 14th, at approximately 3:30 AM, Go Kyung-pyo caused a drunk driving accident in the Donggyo-dong area of Mapo-gu, Seoul. While driving his passenger car in a state of intoxication, he collided with a cleaning vehicle in transit. A breathalyzer test conducted at the scene confirmed a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the threshold for driver's license revocation. There were no passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident, and Go Kyung-pyo returned home after completing the police investigation. Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

Following the news of the accident, his agency, CL&COMPANY, issued an official apology. The agency stated, "We deeply apologize to those who were harmed by actor Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving accident. We also sincerely apologize to everyone who believed in and supported actor Go Kyung-pyo for causing disappointment and concern." They added, "We take the seriousness of the wrongdoing of drunk driving heavily, and we will humbly accept any future dispositions and fulfill our responsibilities, including making amends to the victims."

The broadcasting industry has also begun taking follow-up measures due to the aftermath of the accident. The MBC variety program 'Hangout with Yoo' broadcast on the 14th underwent emergency editing to remove Go Kyung-pyo's solo appearances, leaving him only in group scenes. tvN's 'Sixth Sense: B-Side' also plans to minimize Go Kyung-pyo's appearances in the broadcast on the 15th and in next week's final episode.

Re-editing is also underway for tvN's 'Bogum Magical 2', scheduled for release on the 29th, and the TVING original 'The Great Escape: Urban Legends', scheduled for release on December 2, to adjust Go Kyung-pyo's appearances. As the alcohol tolerance and drinking habits that were once used as comedic material in past variety shows are being recalled in a completely different context following the drunk driving accident, the damage to Go Kyung-pyo's public credibility is expected to be significant.

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