“Drunk driving” actor Ko Kyung-pyo “deeply reflects”… Hangout with Yoo and ‘Bokeum Magical 2’ in crisis

Actor Ko Kyung-pyo (36) admitted to causing a traffic accident while driving in a state of severe intoxication and apologized.

According to StarNews on the 14th, Ko Kyung-pyo’s agency, CLE Company, issued an official statement that day, saying, “First, we sincerely apologize to those who were harmed by actor Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving accident.” The company added, “We also sincerely apologize for causing disappointment and concern to everyone who has trusted and supported actor Ko Kyung-pyo.”

The agency further explained, “Ko Kyung-pyo caused an accident in which he collided with a garbage truck while driving under the influence of alcohol in the early hours of this morning. A breathalyzer test confirmed that his blood alcohol concentration was at a level requiring license revocation.”

The agency stated, “Ko Kyung-pyo has completed the police investigation and returned home. He acknowledges his mistake and is deeply reflecting on it.” The company added, “We are taking the seriousness of the offense of drunk driving very seriously, and we will humbly accept any subsequent disciplinary actions while fulfilling our responsibilities, including making amends for the damages caused.”

The agency also added, “Our company is also treating this matter with great gravity and will pay even closer attention to managing our actors to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.”

Previously, Ko Kyung-pyo was involved in an accident around 3:00 a.m. that day in Mapo District, Seoul, when he rear-ended a garbage truck while driving his personal car. A breathalyzer test conducted at the scene reportedly showed his blood alcohol concentration to be at a level requiring license revocation. Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

Meanwhile, Ko Kyung-pyo is currently appearing in tvN’s “Sixth Sense: B-Side” and MBC’s “What’s Going On?” He is also scheduled to appear in tvN’s “Bokeum Magical 2,” which premieres on the 29th, and Tving’s “Great Escape: Urban Legends,” set for release on the 2nd of next month.