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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]
In this Korean name, the family name is Jo.
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Jo Min-ki | |
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![]() Jo Min-ki in 2012 | |
Born | (1965-11-05)November 5, 1965 Seoul, South Korea |
Died | March 9, 2018(2018-03-09) (aged 52) Seoul, South Korea |
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 |
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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]