[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] The entertainment industry continues to distance itself from actor Ko Kyung-pyo following his drunk driving accident. The fallout is intense, with his appearances being cut from the variety shows he is currently starring in and upcoming projects excluding him from promotional materials. Although his agency has issued an official apology, Ko Kyung-pyo himself has not yet released a separate apology in his own name.

According to industry sources on the 15th, the MBC variety show “What Do You Do When You’re Bored?,” in which Ko Kyung-pyo appears, effectively edited out all of his footage from the previous day’s broadcast. Ko, who participated as a guest in the “95 Seoul Music Festival” special, was only briefly shown in group shots, while most of his individual scenes and remarks were omitted. The production team made emergency edits to the broadcast on the very day news of the accident broke.
Other broadcasters have also taken action. The production team of tvN’s “Sixth Sense: B-Side” decided to edit out as much of Ko Kyung-pyo’s footage as possible from the episode airing on the 15th and the finale on the 22nd. Since Ko Kyung-pyo is a regular cast member, this is expected to affect scenes filmed with other cast members as well. tvN’s “Amazing Saturday” also plans to edit out Ko Kyung-pyo’s segments.
Variety shows that have not yet aired are also on high alert. tvN’s “Bo-gum Magical 2,” set to premiere on the 29th, has deleted Go Kyung-pyo’s individual promotional video that had been posted on its official social media accounts. The videos featuring Park Bo-gum and Lee Sang-yi remain online. Go Kyung-pyo participated as a main cast member in the program, which follows the three actors as they run a beauty salon in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province. However, no official decision regarding broadcast editing or his withdrawal from the show has been announced.
The TVING Original “Great Escape: Urban Legends,” scheduled to premiere on the 2nd of next month, is also undergoing re-editing. The production team stated that while there are limitations to editing due to the nature of the show—in which cast members work together to solve mysteries—they will minimize Go Kyung-pyo’s screen time as much as possible. As programs that have already finished filming are successively revising their edits, the burden on other cast members and the production team is growing.
Plans for fan events have also been disrupted. Ko Kyung-pyo was scheduled to hold a solo fan meeting titled “2026 Ko Kyung-pyo Fan Meeting: Now Kyung-pyo Night” at Seongam Art Hall in Seoul on the 21st. Although news of the event’s cancellation has emerged following the accident, further confirmation is needed regarding an official cancellation notice and refund procedures.

Around 3:30 a.m. on the 14th, Ko Kyung-pyo caused an accident while driving a passenger car under the influence of alcohol in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, colliding with a street sweeper. A breathalyzer test at the scene confirmed his blood alcohol concentration was 0.08% or higher—the threshold for license revocation. Ko Kyung-pyo returned home after undergoing the police breathalyzer test, and the police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.
CCTV footage capturing the situation immediately after the accident was also released. The footage shows a sanitation worker rushing to catch up with Ko Kyung-pyo’s vehicle, as well as Ko Kyung-pyo stopping his car, getting out, and inspecting the damage. It also shows him speaking with a person believed to be the other party involved in the accident.
His agency, C.L.N. Company, issued an official statement on the day of the accident, saying, “We deeply apologize to those who were harmed by actor Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving accident,” and added, “We also sincerely apologize to everyone who has trusted and supported him for causing disappointment and concern.” They continued, “Actor Ko Kyung-pyo acknowledges his mistake and is deeply remorseful,” adding, “He will humbly accept any penalties imposed and fulfill his responsibilities, including compensating the victims.” However, as of the morning of the 15th, no official apology from Ko Kyung-pyo himself to the public had been confirmed, separate from his agency’s statement.
His past role as a public relations ambassador for traffic accident prevention is also coming under renewed scrutiny. Ko Kyung-pyo was appointed as a public relations ambassador for the Korea Road Traffic Authority in 2023 and participated in campaigns raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and speeding. In a video from that time, he urged the public not to drink and drive and to practice safe driving.
Criticism is mounting as an actor who once emphasized safe driving has now caused an accident while driving under the influence. As the entertainment industry continues to edit him out of broadcasts and suspend promotional activities, attention is focused on how Ko Kyung-pyo will take responsibility and resolve the situation moving forward.