Actor Go Kyung-pyo faces license revocation after drunk driving crash

Blood-alcohol level reaches 0.150% threshold

A breathalyzer test recorded Go Kyung-pyo’s blood-alcohol concentration at 0.150% following the collision. This level is nearly twice the 0.08% legal threshold for license revocation in South Korea.

CLN Company, also known as CL&Company, confirmed the test results and the pending revocation of the actor's license in an official statement released on 14 November. Police confirmed the concentration meets the criteria for license revocation.

Police investigation and CCTV evidence

Police officers arrived at the scene, conducted a breath-alcohol test, and questioned Go Kyung-pyo. After the questioning, police sent the actor home.

CCTV footage released by Yonhap News TV shows a black SUV driven by Go traveling along the road. A sanitation worker chased the vehicle before the actor pulled over.

At one point, Go looks at an unidentified object in his hand, places it inside his coat as an officer approaches, and brings his hands together in front of him.

CLN Company issues formal apology

Go’s agency, CLN Company, issued an apology stating that he was driving under the influence and acknowledges his wrongdoing. The agency said it will accept any imposed measures and compensate those affected.

CLN Company, also referred to as CL&Company, confirmed the actor is deeply remorseful and will humbly accept any penalties imposed. The agency added that it will manage its artists more carefully following the incident.

“We deeply apologize to those who were harmed by Go Kyung Pyo’s drunk-driving accident,” the agency said.

Broadcasters edit Go Kyung-pyo from variety programs

Broadcasters entered an emergency response following the incident. Production teams have begun editing out his segments from programs.

MBC’s "Hangout with Yoo" will minimize his screen time in the "95 Seoul Music Festival" special airing on November 14, 2026. tvN’s "Sixth Sense: B-side" will edit out his appearance for the November 15, 2026 broadcast and the final episode the following week.

tvN’s "Amazing Saturday" will also edit out his appearance, though the air date is not yet set.

"Bogum Magical 2" premieres on November 29, 2026, and filming is already complete. "The Village Barber 2," also premiering November 29, 2026, and the TVING original "Great Escape: Urban Ghost Stories," set for December 2, 2026, are discussing follow-up measures regarding his involvement.

Production teams aim to ensure viewers do not feel uncomfortable.

Uncertainty for upcoming fan meeting and career

Go is a regular cast member on tvN’s "Sixth Sense: B-Side". He appeared as "Sleepless in Seattle" in the "95 Seoul Music Festival" segment of "Hangout with Yoo".

His performance of Kim Hyun-sik’s "My Love by My Side" in that segment garnered more than 2 million views. He debuted in the 2010 KBS drama "Jungle Fish 2" and gained prominence in tvN’s "Reply 1988".

His acting credits include "Don’t Dare to Dream," "Chicago Typewriter," and "Love in Contract". He was set to join "The Village Barber 2" as a new member, replacing Kwak Dong Yeon.

He was to run a hair salon in Tongyeong with Park Bo-gum and Lee Sang-yi while serving as the program’s chef. His scheduled appearance on TVING’s "The Great Escape: Urban Legends" and a solo fan meeting are now uncertain.

Safety of sanitation workers confirmed

No passengers were in the vehicle with Go at the time of the accident. No sanitation workers were reported injured in the collision with the garbage truck.