South Korean actor Ko Kyung-pyo, best known for playing Sun-woo in the popular K-drama Reply 1988, is under police investigation following a drunk-driving accident in Seoul on November 14.According to media reports, the 36-year-old actor was driving his personal car when it collided with a street-cleaning truck in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, at around 3:30 am KST. Police officers who reached the spot conducted a breathalyser test, which revealed that his blood alcohol concentration was above 0.08%, the threshold for licence revocation under South Korean law.
He was reportedly alone in the vehicle.Seoul’s Mapo Police Station is investigating the actor under the Road Traffic Act to establish the exact circumstances of the accident.Following the reports, Ko’s agency, CL&Company, issued an official apology, confirming that the actor was driving under the influence. The agency said he had completed police questioning and returned home.
It added that he acknowledges his wrongdoing and deeply regrets his actions. He will accept any penalties imposed and fulfil his responsibilities, including compensating those affected by the accident.
The incident has also begun affecting his television commitments. Production teams of tvN’s Sixth Sense: B-Side and MBC’s Hangout with Yoo have announced plans to minimise his screen time in upcoming episodes.
The team behind Amazing Saturday, where he recently filmed an appearance, has also indicated that his footage will be edited down.Ko Kyung-pyo made his acting debut with Jungle Fish 2 in 2010 and went on to establish himself through popular Korean dramas such as Reply 1988, Jealousy Incarnate, Chicago Typewriter, Private Lives and Love in Contract. He was also seen in the Netflix series D.P. and Disney+ series Connect.The actor’s upcoming projects and public appearances could now face scrutiny as the police investigation continues.- Ends