Jo Min-ki
South Korean actor
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-ki in 2012 | |
| Born | November 5, 1965 Seoul, South Korea |
| Died | March 9, 2018 (aged 52) Seoul, South Korea |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging[1] |
| Other names | Cho Min-ki |
| Education | Cheongju University - B.A. Theater and Film Chung-Ang University Graduate School - Master's degree in Performing Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–2018 |
| Agent | Will Entertainment |
| Spouse |
Kim Sun-jin (m. 1991) |
| Children | 2 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jo Min-gi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Min-gi |
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
change- ↑ "South Korean actor Jo Min Ki, accused of sexual assault, found dead". Straits Times. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Park Hae-jin Goes to Africa for Goodwill Work". KBS World. 6 March 2009. Archived from the original on 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
- ↑ Kim, Lynn (28 December 2009). "Korean actor Cho Min-ki featured in Mainichi Shimbun". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Ahn, So-young (February 21, 2018). ""피해자 없이 떠도는 소문"이라던 조민기, 잇따른 폭로에 태세전환". News Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Police book actor Jo Min-ki over string of sexual abuse allegations". Yonhap News. February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Actor denies allegations of sexual assault". Yonhap News. February 20, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Jo Min-ki denies abuse allegations". Korean JoongAng Daily. February 21, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Actor Jo Min-ki drops out of new drama amid sexual abuse allegations". Yonhap News. February 21, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ↑ "[BREAKING] #MeToo-hit actor Jo Min-ki found dead in apparent suicide". The Korea Times. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
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