Jo Min-ki

Jo Min-ki (November 5, 1965 – March 9, 2018) was a South Korean actor, photographer and professor. He was 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. From 2010 until his resignation in February 2018, he was an assistant professor at Cheongju University.[6][7]

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 by hanging[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(s)
Kim Sun-jin (m. 1991)
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
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On February 22, 2018, Jo was accused of sexually harassing his students, which he initially denied.[8] He resigned from his teaching position at Cheongju University.[9] A week later, Jo confirmed the accusations were true and was soon arrested.[10]

Jo was found dead at an underground parking lot in Seoul in an apparent suicide by hanging on March 9, 2018 at the age of 52.[11]

References

  1. "South Korean actor Jo Min Ki, accused of sexual assault, found dead". Straits Times. March 9, 2018. http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/south-korean-actor-accused-of-sexual-assault-found-dead. Retrieved March 9, 2018. 
  2. Jo, Chung-un (8 March 2007). "HERALD INTERVIEW: Jo Min-ki back to stage with more color". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  3. "Park Hae-jin Goes to Africa for Goodwill Work". KBS World. 6 March 2009. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  4. Kim, Lynn (28 December 2009). "Korean actor Cho Min-ki featured in Mainichi Shimbun". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  5. "Cho Min Ki: 'I Wanted to Be Actor Since Junior High'". KBS Global. 3 June 2010. Archived from the original on 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  6. Ahn, So-young (February 21, 2018). ""피해자 없이 떠도는 소문"이라던 조민기, 잇따른 폭로에 태세전환" (in ko). News Chosun. http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/02/21/2018022101820.html. Retrieved March 2, 2018. 
  7. "Police book actor Jo Min-ki over string of sexual abuse allegations". Yonhap News. February 27, 2018. http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20180227010700315. Retrieved March 2, 2018. 
  8. "Actor denies allegations of sexual assault". Yonhap News. February 20, 2018. http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20180220006400315. Retrieved March 2, 2018. 
  9. "Jo Min-ki denies abuse allegations". Korean JoongAng Daily. February 21, 2018. http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3044728. Retrieved March 2, 2018. 
  10. "Actor Jo Min-ki drops out of new drama amid sexual abuse allegations". Yonhap News. February 21, 2018. http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20180221005300315. Retrieved March 2, 2018. 
  11. "[BREAKING #MeToo-hit actor Jo Min-ki found dead in apparent suicide"]. The Korea Times. http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2018/03/251_245399.html. Retrieved March 9, 2018.