Actor Go Kyung-pyo apologizes after drunk driving accident

Actor Go Kyung-pyo announced he will suspend all scheduled activities on November 15 following a drunk driving accident in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The actor admitted to hitting a street cleaning vehicle in the early morning of November 14 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.150%, which exceeds the 0.08% threshold for license revocation.

Actor Go Kyung-pyo has personally apologized for causing a drunk driving accident and clarified his actions captured in CCTV footage at the scene. Amid questions raised by footage showing him putting something into his coat pocket after hitting a street cleaning vehicle, Go clarified that the object was the car key he was holding. Admitting to driving with a blood alcohol concentration that exceeded the threshold for license revocation, he promised to suspend all scheduled activities and fulfill his responsibilities regarding the police investigation and compensation for damages.

On the 15th, Go Kyung-pyo posted a lengthy apology on his social media. "In the early morning of November 14, I hit a street cleaning vehicle while driving after consuming alcohol. At the time, my blood alcohol concentration exceeded the standard for license revocation," he admitted. He further defined his actions as irresponsible, stating, "It is entirely my fault that I got behind the wheel after drinking. I, who have told people not to drink and drive, broke those words."

He provided a detailed explanation of the situation immediately following the accident. Go stated that after colliding with the street cleaning vehicle, he could not find a place to stop immediately, so he moved a little further before pulling over. He then got out of the vehicle to inspect where the collision occurred and reported that he immediately apologized to two sanitation workers upon meeting them at the scene.

He also shared his feelings at the time, noting that the victims had already reported the incident to the police. "Since there was nothing I could say even if they were angry, hearing them say that made me even more flustered and sorry, to the point where I felt like I wanted to hide anywhere," he revealed. He explained that after apologizing again and taking responsibility for his mistake, he stayed at the scene for a short time to talk and wait for the police.

In particular, he directly addressed the CCTV footage from the scene which captured him appearing to put something into his coat pocket when the police arrived. "What I put in my coat pocket in the video was the car key I was holding in my hand," Go clarified, directly explaining the behavior surrounding the footage.

He also expressed regret regarding the disruption to his scheduled activities in broadcasting and film caused by this accident. Go mentioned the situation where production teams and staff of his currently airing programs and upcoming works have to re-edit filming scenes and make sudden, difficult decisions regarding long-prepared schedules due to his mistake. He repeatedly expressed his apologies to the production teams who believed in him and to his colleagues who worked with him.

An apology to his fans followed. "To the fans who have supported me for a long time, those who took time to meet me and waited, and everyone who watched my works and broadcasts, I am sorry," Go said with a bow. He emphasized that rather than dwelling on the anger and shame caused by his actions, he wanted to apologize directly to those who were shocked and troubled by his mistake.

Finally, he promised to cooperate sincerely with the police investigation and take necessary measures to recover the damages from the accident. "I will take all responsibilities according to the disposition. I will suspend all scheduled activities," he stated, making his position clear that he would not evade responsibility for this matter. He intends to make the recovery of those harmed by his actions and the fulfillment of legal responsibilities his top priority.

Previously, the Seoul Mapo Police Station announced on the 14th that it was investigating Go Kyung-pyo on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act. Go is accused of driving a passenger car while intoxicated and hitting a street cleaning vehicle in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, at approximately 3:30 AM that day. It was confirmed that there were no passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident, and his blood alcohol concentration was reported to be 0.150%, exceeding the 0.08% threshold for license revocation.

The police sent Go Kyung-pyo home following the breathalyzer test and plan to investigate the specific circumstances of the accident in the future. Although Go Kyung-pyo admitted to the accident and his wrongdoing through his apology and explained his actions in the CCTV, the damages caused by this drunk driving and the resulting burden on the broadcasting and film industry remain challenges to be resolved.

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