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Jo Min-ki

In this Korean name, the family name is Jo.

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]

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

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]

Controversy

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Sexual harassment allegations

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On February 22, 2018, Jo Min-ki was accused of sexually harassing his students, which he initially denied.[12][13] It was then revealed that he had resigned from a teaching post at Cheongju University,[14] and dropped out of his upcoming drama Children of a Lesser God.[15] A week later, Jo apologized and admitted to the allegations.[10] It was confirmed that Jo would be investigated by the police and was due to turn himself in for questioning by Monday March 12, 2018.[16][10] Shortly before his death, police announced that he was banned from leaving the country during the investigation.[17] Following Jo's death, it was announced he had written and sent a written apology on February 26, however his agency decided not to release it and instead released an official statement of apology.[18]

Death

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Jo Min-ki was found dead from an apparent suicide by hanging on March 9, 2018, in an underground parking lot near his home in Gwangjin District of Seoul.[11][19] Jo left a six-page suicide note in which he apologized to his family and students, although the police have declined to release the full contents of the note.[20] A private funeral was held for Jo at the Konkuk University Hospital Funeral Home in Seoul.[21]

Filmography

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TV series

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Year Title Original Title Role Ref.
1992 MBC Best Theater - Reason to Love Someone MBC 베스트 극장 - 누군가 사랑하려는 이유 Young Seop
1993 Pilot 파일럿 Korean Air cabin crew
1994 Ambition 야망
General Hospital 종합병원
Kareisky 까레이스키
1995 TV City TV시티
Jazz 째즈 Yoon Ba-da
My Love Yoo-mi 내 사랑 유미 Cha Dong-hyuk
1996 Star 별 Song Ma-ru
City Men 도시남녀 Yoo Jin-ha
MBC Best Theater - Yeo Woon-po serenade MBC 베스트 극장 - 여운포 세레나데
Mother's Flag 엄마의 깃발 Kim Seung-joon
When Salmon Returns 연어가 돌아올 때 Lee Kang-jae
1997 SBS 70-minute Drama - After Love SBS 70분드라마 - 사랑한 후에 In Jae
Tears of Roses 장미의 눈물 Joo Young-mo
SBS 70-minute Drama - Bicycle Thief 70분드라마 - 자전거 도둑
White Christmas Yoon-ho
1998 SBS 70-minute Drama - Dad Waiting for the Kindergarten Bus SBS 70분드라마 - 유치원 버스를 기다리는 아빠
Love 사랑 Nam Joon-ho
Partner 파트너 Han Kang-woo
Summer Horror Special - One day Suddenly 납량특선 8부작 - 어느날 갑자기 Han Seung
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 7인의 신부 Jang Goo
Blushing with Love 수줍은 연인 이현철 Lee Hyun-chul
Angel's Kiss 천사의 키스 Lee Muk-hyeon
1999 Ad Madness 광끼 Kim Nam-jin
You Don't Know My Mind 남의 속도 모르고 CEO Noh
MBC Best Theater - Old love MBC 베스트 극장 - 옛사랑 Jung Joon
2000 The World's Morning 세상의 아침
Feels Good 느낌이 좋아 Kang Sung-joo
Tough Guy's Love 꼭지 Song Joon-tae
Foolish Princes 온달 왕자들 Yeo Shi-woo
2001 Open Drama Man & Woman 우리도 같은 꿈을 꾸는 걸까? Tae-soo
School 4 학교 4 Jung Ji-seok, music teacher
Sweet Bear 반달곰 내 사랑 Kim Hyung-joon
Everyday with You 매일 그대와 Jo Tae-woo
2002 Hard Love 거침없는 사랑 Han Jung-hwan
Inspector Park Mun-su 어사 박문수 King Yeongjo
2003 Yellow Handkerchief 노란 손수건 Jung Young-joon
While You Were Dreaming 그대 아직도 꿈꾸고 있는가 Kim Hyuk-joo
2004 Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin 불멸의 이순신 King Seonjo
Wives on Strike 아내의 반란 Jo Joon-ki
2006 Love and Ambition 사랑과 야망 Park Tae-joon
2008 Iljimae 일지매 Lee Won-ho
East of Eden 에덴의 동쪽 Shin Tae-hwan
2009 Queen Seondeok 선덕여왕 King Jinpyeong
Wife Returns 아내가 돌아왔다 Yoon Sang-woo [22]
2010 Dr. Champ 닥터챔프 Professor Seo (cameo appearance)
Flames of Desire 욕망의 불꽃 Kim Young-min
2011 Me Too, Flower! 나도 꽃 Park Tae-hwa
2012 Five Fingers 다섯손가락 Yoo Man-se (cameo appearance)
Dream of Three Men, Father 세 남자의 꿈, 아버지 Narrator
The Great Seer 대풍수 Lee In-im
2013 Two Weeks 투윅스 Moon Il-seok
Golden Rainbow 황금 무지개 Seo Jin-ki
Drama Festival - Lee Sang That Lee Sang MBC 드라마 페스티벌 - 이상 그 이상 Soo-young
2015 Splendid Politics 화정 Kim Ja-jeom
Orange Marmalade 오렌지 마말레이드 Jung Byung-kwon
2016 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 달의 연인 - 보보경심 려 King Taejo [23]

Variety shows

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Year Title Original Title Ref.
1999 Sunday Best 풍차 둘, 소라 하나
2007 Jo Min-ki's Damage
2011 Travel the World 세상의 모든 여행
Directors 디렉터스 시즌1 [24]
2012 Top Gear Korea Season 2 탑 기어 코리아 시즌2 [25][26]
2015 Take Care of My Dad 아빠를 부탁해

Film

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Theater

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Discography

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Album information Track listing
ZIO
  • Album
  • Released: October 22, 2010
  • Label: Sonic스톤 / Yedang Company
Track listing
  1. Intro
  2. 사랑 그 후
  3. 설레임
  4. Good Bye
  5. 사랑 그 후(MR)

Bibliography

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  • Photo Album of Jo's Wandering (Korean: 조씨유랑화첩; 2008)
  • Happy to Have Found You (Korean: 당신을 만나 행복합니다; 2005)

Awards

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References

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  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.
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  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.
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  20. ^ Kelly, Emma (March 10, 2018). "Police find six-page note from actor Jo Min-ki after apparent suicide". Metro. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  21. ^ Kelly, Emma (March 10, 2018). "Private funeral held for Jo Min-ki after actor dies in apparent suicide". Metro. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
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  23. ^ Noh, Han-sol (October 3, 2016). "[월화드라마] '달의 연인-보보경심 려' 조민기, "해수, 다신 황자들과 못 만날 곳으로 보내"". Top Star News (in Korean). Retrieved March 10, 2018.
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