Ko Kyung-pyo's face and voice remain in 'Six Sense' despite drunk-driving hiatus

Actor Ko Kyung-pyo, who announced a suspension of all activities following a drunk-driving accident, appeared in partially edited form on a variety program Sunday.

The tvN variety show "Six Sense: B-Side," which aired Sunday, featured the cast visiting Boryeong in South Chungcheong Province.

The episode drew attention as the first showing to air after Ko's drunk-driving incident.

The production team had previously said it would edit out Ko's appearances as much as possible, prompting curiosity over how much screen time he would retain.

Ko appeared alongside other cast members in a full-screen opening segment, with both his face and voice included in the broadcast. No solo shots of Ko were shown.

On the MBC variety program "Hang Out with Yoo," which aired Saturday, Ko's solo scenes and individual remarks were also edited out, with only brief glimpses of him appearing in group shots.

The tvN show "Amazing Saturday," which recently wrapped filming, also said it would edit out Ko's appearances as much as possible. Additional programs featuring Ko are set to air in the coming weeks — the tvN show "Bo-geom Magical Season 2" is scheduled to premiere Nov. 29, while the Tving series "The Great Escape: Urban Legends" is set for release Dec. 2.

Ko caused the accident at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday when his car collided with a garbage truck in operation on a road in Dongyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Police administered a breathalyzer test at the scene and found his blood alcohol concentration was at a level that would warrant license revocation.

Ko posted a statement on his social media Sunday saying he would "cooperate faithfully with the police investigation" and "take all necessary measures to address the damage caused by the accident and accept full responsibility for any penalties." He added that he would "suspend all scheduled activities." Ko also expressed remorse, saying he would "never forget the shame" he felt and would "hold himself accountable." "I am truly sorry," he said.