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Jo Min-ki
South Korean actor (1965–2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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]
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Controversy
On 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]
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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.[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]
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Filmography
TV series
Variety shows
Film
- 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
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Theater
- 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
Bibliography
Awards
- 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)
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