Jo Min-ki

Jo Min-ki
Jo Min-gi from acrofan cropped.jpg
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
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(s)
Kim Sun-jin
(m. 1991)
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
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, East of Eden, Queen Seondeok, and Flames of Desire. He was also a noted photographer and published two books and held solo exhibitions,. In addition since 2010 he was an assistant professor at Cheongju University.

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.

Controversy

Sexual harassment allegations

On February 22, 2018, Jo Min-ki was accused of sexually harassing his students, which he initially denied. It was then revealed that he had resigned from a teaching post at Cheongju University, and dropped out of his upcoming drama Children of a Lesser God. A week later, Jo apologized and admitted to the allegations. 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. Shortly before his death, police announced that he was banned from leaving the country during the investigation. 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.

Death

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. 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. A private funeral was held for Jo at the Konkuk University Hospital Funeral Home in Seoul.

Filmography

TV series

Year Title Original Title Role Ref.
1992 MBC Best Theater [ko] - Reason to Love Someone MBC 베스트 극장 - 누군가 사랑하려는 이유 Young Seop
1993 Pilot [ko] 파일럿 Korean Air cabin crew
1994 Ambition [ko] 야망
General Hospital (1994 TV series) [ko] 종합병원
Kareisky [ko] 까레이스키
1995 TV City [ko] TV시티
Jazz [ko] 째즈 Yoon Ba-da
My Love Yoo-mi [ko] 내 사랑 유미 Cha Dong-hyuk
1996 Star [ko] Song Ma-ru
City Men [ko] 도시남녀 Yoo Jin-ha
MBC Best Theater [ko] - Yeo Woon-po serenade MBC 베스트 극장 - 여운포 세레나데
Mother's Flag [ko] 엄마의 깃발 Kim Seung-joon
When Salmon Returns [ko] 연어가 돌아올 때 Lee Kang-jae
1997 SBS 70-minute Drama [ko] - After Love SBS 70분드라마 - 사랑한 후에 In Jae
Tears of Roses [ko] 장미의 눈물 Joo Young-mo
SBS 70-minute Drama [ko] - Bicycle Thief 70분드라마 - 자전거 도둑
White Christmas [ko] 화이트 크리스마스 Yoon-ho
1998 SBS 70-minute Drama [ko] - Dad Waiting for the Kindergarten Bus SBS 70분드라마 - 유치원 버스를 기다리는 아빠
Love [ko] 사랑 Nam Joon-ho
Partner 파트너 Han Kang-woo
Summer Horror Special [ko] - One day Suddenly 납량특선 8부작 - 어느날 갑자기 Han Seung
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [ko] 7인의 신부 Jang Goo
Blushing with Love [ko] 수줍은 연인 이현철 Lee Hyun-chul
Angel's Kiss [ko] 천사의 키스 Lee Muk-hyeon
1999 Ad Madness [ko] 광끼 Kim Nam-jin
You Don't Know My Mind [ko] 남의 속도 모르고 CEO Noh
MBC Best Theater [ko] - Old love MBC 베스트 극장 - 옛사랑 Jung Joon
2000 The World's Morning 세상의 아침
Feels Good [ko] 느낌이 좋아 Kang Sung-joo
Tough Guy's Love [ko] 꼭지 Song Joon-tae
Foolish Princes [ko] 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 [ko] 반달곰 내 사랑 Kim Hyung-joon
Everyday with You [ko] 매일 그대와 Jo Tae-woo
2002 Hard Love [ko] 거침없는 사랑 Han Jung-hwan
Inspector Park Mun-su [ko] 어사 박문수 King Yeongjo
2003 Yellow Handkerchief [ko] 노란 손수건 Jung Young-joon
While You Were Dreaming [ko] 그대 아직도 꿈꾸고 있는가 Kim Hyuk-joo
2004 Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin 불멸의 이순신 King Seonjo
Wives on Strike [ko] 아내의 반란 Jo Joon-ki
2006 Love and Ambition [ko] 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
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 [ko] - 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

Variety shows

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
2012 Top Gear Korea Season 2 탑 기어 코리아 시즌2
2015 Take Care of My Dad 아빠를 부탁해

Film

Theater

Discography

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

  • Photo Album of Jo's Wandering (Korean조씨유랑화첩; 2008)
  • Happy to Have Found You (Korean당신을 만나 행복합니다; 2005)

Awards


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