Jo Min-ki

Jo Min-ki
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
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
Kim Sun-jin
(m. 1991)
Children2
Korean name
Hangul
조민기
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJo Min-gi
McCune–ReischauerCho Min-gi

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, East of Eden, Queen Seondeok, and Flames of Desire. He was also a noted photographer and published two books and held solo exhibitions,. In addition since 2010 he was an assistant professor at Cheongju University.

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.