Ko Kyung-pyo's scenes cut from MBC variety show after drunk-driving incident

MBC's variety show "Nol-myeon Mwohani?" has edited out nearly all footage of actor Ko Kyung-pyo following his drunk-driving incident.

Saturday's episode featured behind-the-scenes preparations by cast members for the "95 MBC Seoul Song Festival."

Ko, who had advanced to the finals of the Seoul Song Festival, appeared only briefly in wide group shots, with no individual close-ups or personal segments.

Earlier Saturday, Ko was investigated by police after driving under the influence in the early morning hours and striking a garbage truck. News of the accident put broadcasters with his scheduled appearances on alert.

"Nol-myeon Mwohani?" was particularly affected, as the episode was already set to air that day. The production team issued an official statement ahead of the broadcast, saying Ko's footage would "be edited as much as possible so viewers can watch without discomfort."

Meanwhile, tvN's variety program "Six Sense: B-Side" also said it would edit Ko's footage to the greatest extent possible. Attention is also turning to tvN's "Bogeom Magickal 2," on which Ko is a regular cast member and which is set to air Nov. 29, with viewers watching to see whether his scenes will be cut as well.