Actor Go Kyung-pyo faces police investigation after drunk driving accident

Actor Go Kyung-pyo is under police investigation after colliding with a cleaning vehicle while driving under the influence in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 14th. His blood alcohol concentration exceeded the threshold for license revocation, prompting his agency, CL&COMPANY, to issue an apology and promise victim compensation.

As actor Go Kyung-pyo undergoes police investigation for a drunk driving accident, a shamanic reading from a broadcast last year warning him of legal issues has regained public attention. During the reading, the shaman warned Go to be careful with his words due to impending legal trouble, to which Go responded, "I shouldn't have looked. This feels unsettling." While the past broadcast is being revisited following the actual drunk driving accident, no direct causal link can be drawn between the prophecy and the real-world incident, though interest in the matter continues to grow.

In March last year, Go Kyung-pyo visited a shaman, a former professional gamer, on the tvN variety program 'Sixth Sense: City Tour.' During the session, the shaman interpreted Go's fortune by stating, "Go Kyung-pyo has a specific energy in his fortune," adding that "when you try to gain something big, something happens and you fail to receive it. There are always regrets."

The shaman particularly emphasized that Go must be cautious with his speech. "That is why you must be careful with your words. You should just keep your mouth shut," the shaman warned, adding, "This year, there is legal trouble. Legal issues may arise." Regardless of how the mention of potential legal disputes was perceived during the original broadcast, the scene is drawing attention again following the drunk driving accident.

The shaman also advised Go to be careful regarding movement and changes in residence. "You must be careful until February," the shaman urged, saying, "Do not try to go far. Do not think things like, 'I will go abroad to live' or 'I will go to Jeju Island to live.'" Upon hearing the reading, Go reacted with unease, saying, "I shouldn't have looked. This feels unsettling," which at the time elicited both laughter and a strange tension.

In the early morning of the 14th, Go Kyung-pyo collided with a cleaning vehicle while driving a passenger car under the influence of alcohol on a road near Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. A breathalyzer test confirmed that his blood alcohol concentration exceeded the threshold for driver's license revocation. Go returned home after completing the police investigation, and police are currently investigating the specific circumstances and related details of the accident.

Following the accident, his agency, CL&COMPANY, issued an official apology. "We deeply apologize to those who suffered damages due to the drunk driving accident," the agency stated. "We also sincerely apologize to everyone who believed in and supported actor Go Kyung-pyo for causing disappointment and concern." The agency added that they take the seriousness of drunk driving heavily and will humbly accept any future disciplinary actions.

The agency also promised to fulfill all responsibilities, including victim compensation. As Go Kyung-pyo's drunk driving accident leads to edits in broadcasting and the deletion of content, the controversy is expanding into a new phase as the past shamanic reading is re-examined. However, the essence of this situation lies not in the accuracy of a prophecy, but in the accident caused by drunk driving, the resulting damages, and the responsibilities Go Kyung-pyo must fulfill moving forward; thus, focus should remain on victim recovery and the results of the investigation.

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