[Dispatch=Park Hye-jin] Actor Ko Gyung-pyo has apologized for a drunk driving accident. He announced that he would suspend all activities and take responsibility for accident settlement and legal liability.

On the 15th, Ko Gyung-pyo posted on his SNS, "In the early morning of the 14th, I drank and drove and hit a cleaning vehicle," and admitted that "my blood alcohol concentration at the time exceeded the license cancellation standard."

First, he bowed his head and apologized, saying, "I sincerely apologize once again to those who were working in the early morning, who were put in danger and startled by my driving."

His blood alcohol concentration at the time of the accident was approximately 0.150%. This is a license cancellation level. Due to his drunk driving, a cleaning company vehicle was partially damaged. One cleaning company employee is reported to have sustained minor injuries.

Ko Gyung-pyo said, "It is entirely my fault," and continued, "I had told people not to drink and drive, and I broke that promise. It was an irresponsible act." He served as a traffic accident prevention ambassador in 2023.

The broadcast industry is on alert. MBC-TV's 'What Do You Do When You Play?' removed Ko Gyung-pyo's individual scenes before airing. tvN's 'Sixth Sense: B Side' and 'Amazing Saturday' plan to edit and air his appearances as minimally as possible.

tvN's 'Bogyeok Magical 2' is set to be released on the 29th. On the 2nd of next month, Tving's 'Great Escape: Urban Legends' and others will be released. These will also have their exposure adjusted and re-edited.

Ko Gyung-pyo said, "These days, going to work has been truly joyful and grateful," and added, "Because of that, I am all the more sorry to the programs and those who made them. I am truly sorry to the production team and colleagues who trusted and called me."

He also apologized to fans, saying, "I am sorry to all the fans who have supported me for a long time, those who made time and waited to meet me, and everyone who watched my works and broadcasts."

He will suspend all activities. "I will faithfully cooperate with the police investigation," he said. "I will take necessary measures to recover from the damage and take full responsibility for any disciplinary action. I will never forget my shame and will hold myself accountable," he reiterated his apology.

The Seoul Mapo Police Station has booked Ko Gyung-pyo on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act. He is scheduled to be summoned for investigation within next week.

<Photo source=Ko Gyung-pyo SNS, Dispatch DB>