[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] The fallout from actor Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving accident is spreading throughout the broadcasting industry. Following MBC’s “What Do You Do When You’re Bored?”, tvN’s “Sixth Sense: B-Side” has also decided to edit out as many of Ko Kyung-pyo’s scenes as possible. With both programs announcing their editing plans in quick succession on the day of the accident, disruptions to Ko Kyung-pyo’s broadcasting activities are becoming a reality.

The production team of “Sixth Sense: B-Side” told Edaily on the 14th, “We plan to edit out as much of Ko Kyung-pyo’s footage as possible from tomorrow’s (15th) episode and next week’s finale to ensure viewers are not uncomfortable.” Accordingly, Ko Kyung-pyo’s scenes are expected to be significantly reduced not only in the episode airing on the 15th but also in next week’s finale.
Earlier, MBC’s “What Do You Do When You’re Bored?” also announced on the same day that it would edit out Go Kyung-pyo’s scenes. The production team stated, “Go Kyung-pyo’s scenes will be edited as much as possible to ensure viewers are not uncomfortable.”
Go Kyung-pyo recently drew attention by showcasing his singing skills on “What Do You Do When You’re Bored?”’s “95 MBC Seoul Music Festival” segment. Although he was scheduled to appear on that afternoon’s broadcast, he was edited out just before the show aired after causing a drunk-driving accident in the early hours of the morning. With “Sixth Sense: B-Side” now making the same decision, his appearances will be minimized on both variety shows in which he is currently appearing.
Attention is also turning to his upcoming projects. Go Kyung-pyo is set to appear in tvN’s “Bogum Magical 2,” which premieres on the 29th, and TVING’s “Great Escape: Urban Legends,” scheduled for release on December 2. While the policy regarding his screen time in these two productions has not yet been disclosed, interest is mounting in whether his segments will air and how they will be edited, following the consecutive decisions to edit him out of variety shows.
Around 3:30 a.m. on the 14th, Ko Kyung-pyo was driving a passenger car while intoxicated in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, when he collided with a street sweeper that was working in the area. A police breathalyzer test confirmed that his blood alcohol concentration was at a level that meets the criteria for license revocation. Ko Kyung-pyo was booked on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving).
Following the accident, his agency, C.L.N. Company, issued an official apology. The agency stated that Go Kyung-pyo has acknowledged his mistake and is reflecting on his actions, adding, “He takes the seriousness of the offense of drunk driving very seriously and will humbly accept any penalties imposed in the future, while fulfilling his responsibilities, including compensating the victims.”