Uproar in South Korea This Morning: Reply 1988 Star Under Urgent Investigation for DUI Crash, Broadcaster Announces Emergency Edits
The popular actor is facing intense public backlash after being taken in for police questioning at 3:30 AM today.
On the morning of November 14, numerous South Korean media outlets simultaneously reported that actor Go Kyung Pyo is under urgent police investigation for driving under the influence (DUI) and causing a collision with a sanitation truck. (Note: Translated as November 14 to remain consistent with the rest of the article).
According to Yonhap News Agency, at approximately 3:30 AM on November 14, Go Kyung Pyo was driving his personal vehicle in the Donggyo-dong area of Mapo District, Seoul, when he suddenly collided with a garbage collection truck. Police confirmed that the actor’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was at a level sufficient for driver’s license revocation under South Korean law.
Immediately following the reports, Go Kyung Pyo’s agency, CLN Company, confirmed both the incident and the fact that his BAC met the threshold for license revocation. According to the agency, the Reply 1988 star has completed his initial police questioning and returned home. CLN Company stated that the actor admits to his wrongdoing and is deeply remorseful.
A representative from the management company emphasized: “We are deeply aware of the severity of driving under the influence and will faithfully accept any disciplinary or legal actions handed down in the near future. Both our agency and Go Kyung Pyo will fulfill all related responsibilities, including compensating those affected by the accident.”
Go Kyung Pyo’s scandal has also impacted MBC’s popular variety show Hang Out With Yoo. The production team announced that they will be making emergency cuts to the actor’s footage. “We plan to edit and cut out as much of Go Kyung Pyo’s screentime as possible in today’s broadcast to avoid causing discomfort to our viewers,” a representative for Hang Out With Yoo told News1.
Go Kyung Pyo was scheduled to appear as a guest on the “‘1995 Seoul Music Festival'” special of Hang Out With Yoo, airing at 6:30 PM on November 14. Because the episode airs on the exact same day as the incident, the production crew is scrambling to re-edit the broadcast to minimize his appearance.
Born in 1990, Go Kyung Pyo officially entered the entertainment industry at the age of 20. He first gained domestic attention as a cast member on the hit comedy show SNL Korea from 2011 to 2012. However, it wasn’t until 2016 that his fame extended beyond South Korea, thanks to the massive success of his role as Sun Woo in the television phenomenon Reply 1988.
In recent years, the actor continued to shine at the box office with the hit comedy film 6/45 (Bỗng Dưng Trúng Số). Rather than adopting the typical aloof heartthrob persona, Go Kyung Pyo built his reputation on comedic charm and an approachable image, consistently making audiences laugh with his natural acting and roles that blend goofy humor with warmth.
Back in January 2025, the actor was unexpectedly accused of taking inappropriate photos with an unidentified woman. Specifically, a post surfaced on a South Korean online forum criticizing Go Kyung Pyo for alleged lewd behavior, with the author claiming to have seen him taking R-rated photos with a stranger inside a photo booth.
Shortly after, Go Kyung Pyo posted his own photo booth pictures online with a direct message aimed at the rumor-mongers: “Don’t worry, I’m not that crazy. Let’s see what happens to the real crazy ones.” Through this post, he firmly refuted the claims of taking explicit photos. Simultaneously, his agency strongly denied the rumors and announced strict legal action to protect the actor’s reputation.
Source: Osen, Nate