{
  "id": 20116445,
  "title": "Actor Ko Kyung-pyo's drunk driving prompts broadcasters to edit him out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/actor-ko-kyung-pyos-drunk-driving-prompts-broadcasters-to-edit-him-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20261115/actor-ko-kyung-pyos-drunk-driving-prompts-broadcasters-to-edit-him-out"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean actor Ko Kyung-pyo's drunk driving incident has led television broadcasters to minimize his appearances on their shows, as part of a common practice in the country to downplay the presence of entertainers who engage in misconduct. On Saturday morning, police reported that Ko was found behind the wheel of his car with a blood alcohol level that warranted license suspension. The incident occurred when his vehicle collided with a garbage truck in western Seoul's Mapo District around 3:30 a.m. Ko was a guest on the upcoming episode of MBC's variety show \"Hang Out With Yoo,\" scheduled to air that afternoon. In response, the show's production team announced plans to edit out as much of Ko's presence as possible to prevent viewer discomfort. Similarly, tvN's variety shows \"Sixth Sense: B-Side\" and \"Amazing Saturday,\" both featuring Ko as a regular cast member, have decided to reduce his screen time in the upcoming episodes.",
  "summary": "Actor Ko Kyung-pyo’s drunk driving has prompted broadcasters to cut his appearances from their shows, the latest case of Korea’s long-standing practice of minimizing screen time for entertainers involved in wrongdoing. Ko was caught driving under the influence after his car hit a garbage truck in western Seoul’s Mapo District at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, police said. Officers found him in the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Actor Ko Kyung-pyo caught drunk driving after crashing into cleaning truck",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/actor-ko-kyung-pyo-caught-drunk-driving-after-crashing-into-cleaning",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:38:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}