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Go Kyung-pyo

고경표
  • Korean Name:고경표
  • Birthday:June 11, 1990
  • Nationality:South Korean
  • Zodiac Sign:Gemini
  • Height:185 cm
  • Weight:90
  • MBTI Type:INFJ
  • Blood Type:O
  • Occupation:Actor
  • Years Active:2010-Present
  • Agency:CL&Company
  • Education:Konkuk University Arts Design University
  • SNS:Instagram: @kopular

Biography

Go Kyung-pyo is a South Korean actor and entertainer. He began his career in 2010 and has since become widely recognized for his performances in both television dramas and films, earning acclaim for versatility across genres.

Early Life and Education

Go Kyung-pyo was born on June 11, 1990, in Incheon, South Korea. Details about his early family life are relatively private; however, he pursued acting and studied screen arts, ultimately attending Konkuk University where he studied film, providing a foundation for his career in performance.

Career

Debut and Early Roles (2010–2014)

Go Kyung-pyo made his acting debut in 2010 with a supporting role in the youth series Jungle Fish 2 (KBS2). Early in his career, he also became a cast member of Saturday Night Live Korea, appearing on the sketch comedy show for its first three seasons, which helped him develop his range in both acting and comedic performance.

He continued to build his filmography with roles in series such as Standby (2012), Flower Boys Next Door (2013), the horror anthology Horror Stories 2 (2013), and Tomorrow Cantabile (2014), gaining valuable experience across television and film formats.

Breakthrough and Recognition (2015–Present)

Go Kyung-pyo’s breakout role came in the critically acclaimed tvN drama Reply 1988 (2015–2016), in which he portrayed Sung Sun-woo, a dependable and earnest young man and one of the series’ core characters. The show’s success brought him widespread recognition and solidified his status as a rising actor in Korean drama.

Following this, he appeared in other well-received dramas including Don’t Dare to Dream (2016), where his performance earned him the New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards; Chicago Typewriter (2017), which earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination; and Strongest Deliveryman (2017), in which he took on his first leading role.

His film work also includes appearances in projects such as Coin Locker Girl (2015) and Decision to Leave (2022), showcasing his ability to transition between television and cinema.

In recent years, Go Kyung-pyo has continued to expand his range with roles in series like Love in Contract and Connect, and he has been cast in notable upcoming productions including Undercover Miss Hong (2026), where he plays a key role as a CEO opposite Park Shin-hye.

Fun Facts

  1. Although he debuted in 2010, Go Kyung-pyo didn’t gain massive public recognition until Reply 1988 (2015), when he was already in his mid-20s.
  2. After living as an acting trainee for two years at YG Entertainment, the movie was cast and decided to enlist the military, but he made his debut as an actor by passing the KBS2 Jungle Fish 2 audition by chance.
  3. He was an original cast member of SNL Korea, which helped him develop strong comedic timing something fans often forget when watching his serious drama roles.
  4. He studied Film Studies at Konkuk University