Jo Min-ki | |
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 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 |
| 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 |
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, East of Eden, Queen Seondeok, and Flames of Desire. From 2010 until his resignation in February 2018, he was an assistant professor at Cheongju University.
On February 22, 2018, Jo was accused of sexually harassing his students, which he initially denied. He resigned from his teaching position at Cheongju University. A week later, Jo confirmed the accusations were true and was soon arrested.
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.
