Go Kyung Pyo Admits He is ‘Hesitant’ to Show His Personal Side: ‘I Didn’t Want People…’

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BY Geca Flores Jun 24, 2024 09:46 PM EDT

Go Kyung Pyo opened up about his thoughts regarding his public image and why he is less active in doing variety shows.

A versatile K-drama actor, the 34-year-old star has played different kinds of roles, whether it be protagonist or villain. On top of this, he has perfectly portrayed every character, be it in a comedy, romance, or thriller.

Interestingly, as he graced Esquire Korea's July 2024 issue, Go Kyung Pyo talked about keeping up with how the public perceives him and his hesitations about showing his true self on camera.

In addition, he also recalled the viral incident at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards, where he gained the attention of the public for being the best "hype boy."

Go Kyung Pyo Reveals Experiencing Burnout, And How He Overcame It

Fans are seeing more of Go Kyung Pyo as he stars in back-to-back dramas.

In 2022 alone, he did two series, playing contradictory roles. One was the romantic-comedy "Love in Contract" with Park Min Young, while the other was Disney+'s "Connect," where he played as the villain.

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In 2023, he reprised his role in "D.P." Season 2 as Corporal Park Sung Woo, and returned to the small screen in 2024 through the rom-com "Frankly Speaking."

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With his busy schedule, Go Kyung Pyo confessed that he experienced burnout and had to overcome it by trying different things.

"I'm definitely feeling burned out. Lately, I've been trying new things like YouTube and variety shows, expending a lot of energy that I don't usually use."

With this, not only does he get to release his energy, but it also shows a different side of him as an actor.

Unfortunately, he admitted that it sometimes left him "feeling empty" whenever he came home.

"Although I'm enjoying myself and feeling happy these days, I do feel a bit exhausted."

The actor also confessed that finding a source of relaxation was a bit challenging for him.

"Until last year, I had a different perspective. I could be authentic with others and still find peace. However, this year, several planned activities have overlapped, making it tougher to manage."

Go Kyung Pyo Talks About Public Image, His Viral Scene at 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards

Viewers were delighted to see Go Kyung Pyo hype the crowd during the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony with his quirkiness.

It was during Zico's performance of his hit "Any Song" that he surprised everyone with his very enthusiastic response as he sang and danced alongside the rapper.

According to him, he feels happy that people get to see and like that side of him, but he admitted that he felt like he "had to adapt and fit into it.

"I understand there's a need for compromise. However, sometimes I can't help but feel a sense of emptiness."

He explained that he believes that what's most important is living authentically, "but there seems to be a gap" between how he perceives himself and how others see him, adding that he needs to approach branding himself more seriously.

"I feel most free when I'm alone. When I get excited, I enjoy the moment without caring about others' opinions. Then, when I notice others looking at me, I feel very small."

According to him, during the viral incident with Zico, Go Kyung Pyo explained that, at the time, he was "genuinely happy to see him" since they were really close friends.