Jo Min-ki

In this Korean name, the family name is Jo.
Jo Min-ki
Jo Min-ki in 2012
Born(1965-11-05)November 5, 1965
Seoul, South Korea
DiedMarch 9, 2018(2018-03-09) (aged 52)
Seoul, South Korea
Cause of deathSuicide[1]
Other namesCho Min-ki
EducationCheongju University - B.A. Theater and Film
Chung-Ang University Graduate School - Master's degree in Performing Arts
OccupationActor
Years active1990–2018
AgentWill Entertainment
Spouse
Kim Sun-jin
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(m. 1991)​
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
조민기
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJo Min-gi
McCune–ReischauerCho Min-gi

Jo Min-ki (November 5, 1965 – March 9, 2018) was a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Love and Ambition,[2] East of Eden,[3][4] Queen Seondeok,[5] and Flames of Desire. He was also a noted photographer and published two books and held solo exhibitions,.[6][7][8] In addition since 2010 he was an assistant professor at Cheongju University.[9][10]

Following high-profile accusations of sexual misconduct from numerous students, Jo was found dead at an underground parking lot in Seoul in an apparent suicide on March 9, 2018.[11]

  1. ^ "South Korean actor Jo Min Ki, accused of sexual assault, found dead". Straits Times. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  2. ^ Jo, Chung-un (March 8, 2007). "HERALD INTERVIEW: Jo Min-ki back to stage with more color". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Park Hae-jin Goes to Africa for Goodwill Work". KBS World. March 6, 2009. Archived from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  4. ^ Kim, Lynn (December 28, 2009). "Korean actor Cho Min-ki featured in Mainichi Shimbun". 10Asia. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  5. ^ "Cho Min Ki: 'I Wanted to Be Actor Since Junior High'". KBS Global. June 3, 2010. Archived from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  6. ^ Lee, Hyeon-taek (July 22, 2008). "Actor-turned-snapper can't live without film". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ Chung, Ah-young (May 6, 2008). "CEO Photo Exhibit Opens". The Korea Times. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Yun, Tae-hui (April 8, 2010). "Cho Min-ki to hold charity photo exhibition in Japan". 10Asia. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  9. ^ Ahn, So-young (February 21, 2018). ""피해자 없이 떠도는 소문"이라던 조민기, 잇따른 폭로에 태세전환". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  10. ^ "Police book actor Jo Min-ki over string of sexual abuse allegations". Yonhap News Agency. February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  11. ^ "[BREAKING] #MeToo-hit actor Jo Min-ki found dead in apparent suicide". The Korea Times. Retrieved March 9, 2018.