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
(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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YearTitleOriginal TitleRoleRef.
1992MBC Best Theater [ko] - Reason to Love SomeoneMBC 베스트 극장 - 누군가 사랑하려는 이유Young Seop
1993Pilot [ko]파일럿Korean Air cabin crew
1994Ambition [ko]야망
General Hospital (1994 TV series) [ko]종합병원
Kareisky [ko]까레이스키
1995TV City [ko]TV시티
Jazz [ko]째즈Yoon Ba-da
My Love Yoo-mi [ko]내 사랑 유미Cha Dong-hyuk
1996Star [ko]Song Ma-ru
City Men [ko]도시남녀Yoo Jin-ha
MBC Best Theater [ko] - Yeo Woon-po serenadeMBC 베스트 극장 - 여운포 세레나데
Mother's Flag [ko]엄마의 깃발Kim Seung-joon
When Salmon Returns [ko]연어가 돌아올 때Lee Kang-jae
1997SBS 70-minute Drama [ko] - After LoveSBS 70분드라마 - 사랑한 후에In Jae
Tears of Roses [ko]장미의 눈물Joo Young-mo
SBS 70-minute Drama [ko] - Bicycle Thief70분드라마 - 자전거 도둑
White Christmas [ko]화이트 크리스마스Yoon-ho
1998SBS 70-minute Drama [ko] - Dad Waiting for the Kindergarten BusSBS 70분드라마 - 유치원 버스를 기다리는 아빠
Love [ko]사랑Nam Joon-ho
Partner파트너Han Kang-woo
Summer Horror Special [ko] - One day Suddenly납량특선 8부작 - 어느날 갑자기Han Seung
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [ko]7인의 신부Jang Goo
Blushing with Love [ko]수줍은 연인이현철 Lee Hyun-chul
Angel's Kiss [ko]천사의 키스Lee Muk-hyeon
1999Ad Madness [ko]광끼Kim Nam-jin
You Don't Know My Mind [ko]남의 속도 모르고CEO Noh
MBC Best Theater [ko] - Old loveMBC 베스트 극장 - 옛사랑Jung Joon
2000The World's Morning세상의 아침
Feels Good [ko]느낌이 좋아Kang Sung-joo
Tough Guy's Love [ko]꼭지Song Joon-tae
Foolish Princes [ko]온달 왕자들Yeo Shi-woo
2001Open Drama Man & Woman우리도 같은 꿈을 꾸는 걸까?Tae-soo
School 4학교 4Jung Ji-seok, music teacher
Sweet Bear [ko]반달곰 내 사랑Kim Hyung-joon
Everyday with You [ko]매일 그대와Jo Tae-woo
2002Hard Love [ko]거침없는 사랑Han Jung-hwan
Inspector Park Mun-su [ko]어사 박문수King Yeongjo
2003Yellow Handkerchief [ko]노란 손수건Jung Young-joon
While You Were Dreaming [ko]그대 아직도 꿈꾸고 있는가Kim Hyuk-joo
2004Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin불멸의 이순신King Seonjo
Wives on Strike [ko]아내의 반란Jo Joon-ki
2006Love and Ambition [ko]사랑과 야망Park Tae-joon
2008Iljimae일지매Lee Won-ho
East of Eden에덴의 동쪽Shin Tae-hwan
2009Queen Seondeok선덕여왕King Jinpyeong
Wife Returns아내가 돌아왔다Yoon Sang-woo[22]
2010Dr. Champ닥터챔프Professor Seo (cameo appearance)
Flames of Desire욕망의 불꽃Kim Young-min
2011Me Too, Flower!나도 꽃Park Tae-hwa
2012Five Fingers다섯손가락Yoo Man-se (cameo appearance)
Dream of Three Men, Father세 남자의 꿈, 아버지Narrator
The Great Seer대풍수Lee In-im
2013Two Weeks투윅스Moon Il-seok
Golden Rainbow황금 무지개Seo Jin-ki
Drama Festival [ko] - Lee Sang That Lee SangMBC 드라마 페스티벌 - 이상 그 이상Soo-young
2015Splendid Politics화정Kim Ja-jeom
Orange Marmalade오렌지 마말레이드Jung Byung-kwon
2016Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo달의 연인 - 보보경심 려King Taejo[23]

Variety shows

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YearTitleOriginal TitleRef.
1999Sunday Best풍차 둘, 소라 하나
2007Jo Min-ki's Damage
2011Travel the World세상의 모든 여행
Directors디렉터스 시즌1[24]
2012Top Gear Korea Season 2탑 기어 코리아 시즌2[25][26]
2015Take Care of My Dad아빠를 부탁해

Film

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Theater

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Discography

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Album informationTrack 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 (Korean조씨유랑화첩; 2008)
  • Happy to Have Found You (Korean당신을 만나 행복합니다; 2005)

Awards

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References

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