Go Kyung Pyo

Go Kyung Pyo first debuted as a comedian on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live Korea in 2010. His comical jokes were what led him to become an artist.

Then, he made his acting debut with the low-budget movie Jungle Fish 2 a year later. That very year, he appeared in two more movies, Graduation Trip and A Millionaire On The Run.

His career as an actor took off when he showed up in the TV series titled I Believe in Love (2011) and Operation Proposal (2012).

In 2013, his popularity gained significant momentum when he played the lead role in the horror anthology Horror Stories 2, which earned him a Blue Dragon nomination.

Another breakthrough came when he was cast as one of the main characters in the TV series Reply 1988, which was broadcast in 2015.

The series became a huge commercial and critical hit with much praise directed at the main characters including him.

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Profile

Real Name: Go Kyung Pyo (고경표)
Stage Name: Go Kyung Pyo (고경표)
Also Known as: Ko Gyung Pyo, Go Gyeong Pyo, Ko Kyeong Pyo
Nickname: Kyung Pyo (경표)
Birthday: June 11, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 184 cm (6’0”)
Weight: –
Blood Type: –
Religion: –
Professions: Actor, Comedian
Education: Konkuk University
Hobby: Making arts
Parents: –
Siblings: –
Girlfriend: –
Facebook: Go Kyung Pyo Official
Twitter: –
Instagram: @kopular
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Facts

Kyung Pyo enjoys drawing and sketching.
He likes watching anime and reading manga.
Kyung Pyo has a shy personality.
He once planned to enlist in the military earlier because the movie he was supposed to star in got canceled.
Kyung Pyo is close friends with fellow actor Park Bo Gum and even visited North America together with him.
People once mistook his parents for Park Bo Gum’s parents.
He looks like Olaf from the movie Frozen (2010).
Kyung Pyo always brings a yellow ribbon which is a tribute to the Seoul Ferry Incident in 2016.
He suffers from depression and panic attacks.
His grandmother from her mother’s side passed away in 2017. Then, her mother also passed away two years later.
Kyung Pyo did his military duty in 2018 and got discharged in 2020.
He likes collecting comic books such as Green Lantern, Batman, and Civil War.
Kyung Pyo used to be a trainee under YG Entertainment for two years.
His ideal type is…
His net worth is around…

Movies

Seoul Vibe (2022), as Woo Sam
6/45 (2022), as Chun Woo
Decision to Leave (2022), as Soo Wan
Uracai Haruki (2022), as Yeo Myeong
Seven Years of Night (2018), as Choi Seo Won
Garak Market Revolution (2017), as a supporting character
The Treacherous (2015), as Prince Jin Sung
Coin Locker Girl (2015), as Chi Do
Casa Amor: Exclusive For Ladies (2015), as Kyung So
Roaring Currents (2014), as Oh Dook Yi
Man On High Heels (2014), as Jin Woo
One Summer Night (2014), as Joon Ki
Believe Me (2013), as Yoon Seong
Horror Stories 2 (2013), as Go Byung Shin
The Story of Man & Woman (2013), as Man
Graduation Trip (2012), as…
A Millionaire On The Run (2012), as Hyung Chul

Drama Series

Connect (-), as the main character
Love in Contract (tvN | 2022), as Jung Ji Ho
D.P. (Netflix | 2021), as Park Sung Woo
My Roommate is a Gumiho (tvN | 2021), as Mountain Spirit
Private Lives (JTBC | 2020), as Lee Jeong Hwan
Cross (tvN | 2018), as Kang In Kyu
Chicago Typewriter Special 2 (tvN | 2017), as Yoo Jin Oh
2017 Chicago Typewriter Special 1 (tvN | 2017), as Yoo Jin Oh
The Best Moment to Quit Your Job (Oksusu | 2017), as Lee Min Woo
Strongest Deliveryman (KBS2 | 2017), as Choi Gang Soo
Chicago Typewriter (tvN | 2017), as Yoo Jin Oh
What’s Your Blood Type? (YouTube | 2016), as Type B
Don’t Dare to Dream (SBS | 2016), as Go Jeong Won
Reply 1988 (tvN | 2015), as Sung Sun Woo
Warm and Cozy (MBC | 2015), as Lee Jung Min
Nae Il’s Cantabile (KBS2 | 2014), as Yoo Il Rak
Quiz from God 4 (OCN | 2014), as Seo In Gak
Potato Star 2013QR3 (tvN | 2013), as No Min Hyuk
My Cute Guys Special (tvN | 2013), as Oh Dong Hoon
My Cute Guys (tvN | 2013), as Oh Dong Hoon
Quiz of God 3 (OCN | 2012), as Seo In Gak
Standby (MBC | 2012), as Kim Gyung Pyo
Operation Proposal (TV Chosun | 2012), as Song Chan Wook
I Believe in Love (KBS2 | 2011), as Kwon Pil Young
Jungle Fish 2 (KBS2 | 2010), as Bong Il Tae

TV Shows

Amazing Saturday (tvN | 2018), as a guest
Life Bar (tvN | 2016), as a guest
Youth Over Flowers: Africa (tvN | 2016), as a regular member
Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Saturday Night Live Korea: Season 3 (tvN | 2012), as a regular member
Saturday Night Live Korea: Season 2 (tvN | 2012), as a regular member
Heroes (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Saturday Night Live Korea: Season 1 (tvN | 2010), as a regular member
Strong Heart (SBS | 2009), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest
Infinite Challenge (MBC | 2005), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Nothing special with the day (별거 없던 그 하루로) (2021) – Im Chang Jung

Awards

2016 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Don’t Dare to Dream

Nominations

2017 The Seoul Awards – Best Supporting Actor (Drama) – Chicago Typewriter
2017 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Strongest Deliveryman
2016 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Romantic-Comedy Drama) – Don’t Dare to Dream
2016 tvN10 Awards – Two Star Award – Reply 1988 and Saturday Night Live Korea
2016 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actor (Film) – Coin Locker Girl
2013 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actor – Horror Stories 2

From Go Kyung Pyo, we can learn that hard work and perseverance are keys to success. It is obvious that he has given all of his best to be where he is at today.