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 | |
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Jo Min-ki in 2012 | |
Born | Seoul, South Korea | November 5, 1965
Died | March 9, 2018 Seoul, South Korea | (aged 52)
Cause of death | Suicide[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 | 조민기 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Jo Min-gi |
McCune–Reischauer | Cho 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
editSexual harassment allegations
editOn 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
editJo 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
editTV series
editYear | Title | Original Title | Role | Ref. |
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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|ko | 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
editYear | Title | Original Title | Ref. |
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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
edit- The Attorney (2013) – Prosecutor Kang Young-cheol
- Love 911 (2012) – chief doctor (cameo appearance)
- A Piano on the Sea (2011)
- Astro Boy (2010) – Dr. Tenma (voice, Korean dubbing)
- The Cut (2007) – Professor Han Ji-woo
- Short Time (2005) – section head Jo (cameo appearance)
- First Kiss (1998) – Won-joong / Kyeong-dong
- Scent of a Man (1998) – Jung Chul-min
- The Girl for Love and The One for Marriage (1993) – Sung-min
- First Love (1993) – Kim Moon-soo
- A Foolish Lover (1992) – Han-il
- Death Song (1991) – Hong Hae-sung
Theater
edit- Forest Fire (Korean: 산불; RR: Sanbul; 2011) - Gyubok[27][28]
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2009)
- The Seagull (2004, 2007) - Boris Alexeyevich Trigorin[2][29][30][31]
Discography
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Bibliography
editAwards
edit- 2008 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor (East of Eden)
- 2007 Inter-Parliamentarians for Social Service: Special Volunteer Award[32]
- 2002 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor (Hard Love)
- 2001 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor (Everyday with You, Sweet Bear)
- 1996 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor (City Men and Women)
References
edit- ^ "South Korean actor Jo Min Ki, accused of sexual assault, found dead". Straits Times. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ a b Jo, Chung-un (March 8, 2007). "HERALD INTERVIEW: Jo Min-ki back to stage with more color". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kim, Lynn (December 28, 2009). "Korean actor Cho Min-ki featured in Mainichi Shimbun". 10Asia. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ "Cho Min Ki: 'I Wanted to Be Actor Since Junior High'". KBS Global. June 3, 2010. Archived from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ Lee, Hyeon-taek (July 22, 2008). "Actor-turned-snapper can't live without film". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ Ahn, So-young (February 21, 2018). ""피해자 없이 떠도는 소문"이라던 조민기, 잇따른 폭로에 태세전환". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Police book actor Jo Min-ki over string of sexual abuse allegations". Yonhap News Agency. February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "[BREAKING] #MeToo-hit actor Jo Min-ki found dead in apparent suicide". The Korea Times. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
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- ^ "Jo Min-ki denies abuse allegations". Korean JoongAng Daily. February 21, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ "Actor Resigns University Job Over Sexual Harassment Allegations". ChosunMedia. February 21, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
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- ^ "South Korean Actor Jo Min Ki investigated for sex abuse". The Standard. February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ Kang, Kyung-yoon (March 9, 2018). "[전문] 조민기, 유서가 된 손편지…"학생들에게 부끄럽고 죄송합니다"". SBS funE (in Korean). Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ lee, jaeha. "Cho Min-ki Suicide place". Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Kelly, Emma (March 10, 2018). "Police find six-page note from actor Jo Min-ki after apparent suicide". Metro. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ Kelly, Emma (March 10, 2018). "Private funeral held for Jo Min-ki after actor dies in apparent suicide". Metro. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ Wee, Geun-woo (October 29, 2009). "PREVIEW: SBS TV series Wife Returns". 10Asia. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ 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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- ^ Oh, Mi-jung (May 6, 2012). "Top Gear Korea Holds a Luxurious Drag Race Worth 1,500,000,000 Won". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ Park, Min-young (May 15, 2011). "Sanbul to relight fire in Koreans' hearts". The Korea Herald. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
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- ^ Cho, Chung-un (February 22, 2007). "Stars return home, take to the stage". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ "2004.10.22 Event Calendar". Korea JoongAng Daily. October 21, 2004. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Chung Ae-ri, Cho Min-ki Win Special Volunteer Award". KBS Global. August 24, 2007. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
External links
edit- Jo Min-ki at HanCinema
- Cho Min-ki at the Korean Movie Database