Kim Hong-pyo "The saying that you can't recover after a traffic accident... I wondered if I had to live like this"

On the 17th, actor Kim Hong-pyo appeared on TV Chosun's current affairs and culture program 'Star Docu My Way'. Photo by TV Chosun 'Star Docu My Way' broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Actor Kim Hong-pyo confessed about his feelings after a traffic accident.

On the 17th, Kim Hong-pyo appeared on TV Chosun's current affairs and culture program 'Star Docu My Way' and revealed his recent status.

In the broadcast, Kim Hong-pyo began by saying, "It's been a long time since I had an official broadcast interview. Because of that, I don't even remember when I last did one."

He explained, "I think I am active in my own way, but since I work in areas that are not popular, there are parts where I am not sought after."

Kim Hong-pyo said, "I debuted in 1995 with the movie 'Legend of Autumn.' At that time, I had long hair and was called the 'Korean Brad Pitt' because I resembled Brad Pitt."

However, he revealed, "During the filming of the drama 'Im Kkeok-jeong,' I was involved in a traffic accident, had to leave the drama, and was bedridden for over a year."

Kim Hong-pyo recalled, "At that time, I underwent seven general anesthesia surgeries. After the traffic accident, they said I would never recover. One day, when I felt I had no value, I suffered severely from depression, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I wondered if I should continue living like this."

He added, "At that time, I was the top casting choice for my age, active in historical dramas with a good image, and I thought my life would continue like that, but in an instant, I hit rock bottom."

He continued, "I think my pride was hurt a lot. I even wished I wouldn't open my eyes in the morning. The loss and emptiness when a person who was receiving attention and love loses their presence ? feeling that in front of people was embarrassing."

However, Kim Hong-pyo said, "Still, these days I often hear things like 'You have improved compared to before,' and 'Your face now shows a lot of life.' I hope many people meet me as actor Kim Hong-pyo."

Kim Hong-pyo debuted as an SBS public recruitment talent in 1995.

Since then, he has appeared in dramas such as 'Im Kkeok-jeong,' 'Age of Warriors,' 'Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin,' and movies like 'I Killed My Wife' and 'Long Live the King: Mokpo Hero.'

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