🚨 GO KYUNG-PYO CAUGHT DRUNK DRIVING AFTER CRASHING INTO A STREET-CLEANING TRUCK — AND THIS IS NOT THE KIND OF CELEBRITY SCANDAL THAT DESERVES EXCUSES!
Actor Go Kyung-pyo, best known for playing Sun-woo in Reply 1988, is facing serious backlash after being involved in a drunk-driving accident in Seoul on November 14.
According to reports, the actor was driving his personal vehicle in the Donggyo-dong area of Mapo District at approximately 3:30 a.m. when he crashed into a street-cleaning vehicle.
And here's what makes this even more serious: his blood alcohol concentration was reportedly at least 0.08%, the threshold at which South Korean drivers face licence revocation.
Think about that. Someone got behind the wheel after drinking, putting not only his own life but also other people's lives at risk. Street-cleaning workers and other road users should not have to worry about whether a drunk driver is going to crash into them while they're simply doing their jobs.
His agency, CL&Company, has issued an apology, confirmed that he acknowledges his wrongdoing and said he will accept the punishment and take responsibility for the damage caused.
But the consequences are already arriving.
His appearances on Sixth Sense: B-Side and How Do You Play? are being edited out as much as possible. His upcoming fan meeting is also reportedly facing cancellation, while other scheduled appearances are now in jeopardy.
And honestly, this is one of those situations where an apology is the bare minimum. Being a beloved actor doesn't make drunk driving any less dangerous.
You can lose a project, a fan meeting or even your entire career because of one reckless decision. But someone else could lose their life.
There is absolutely no excuse for getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.