Jo Byeong-kyu (Korean: 조병규; born April 23, 1996) is a South Korean actor. He is notable for his roles in the television series SKY Castle (2018–2019), Hot Stove League (2019–2020), and The Uncanny Counter Season 1 & 2 (2020–2023).
Personal life
Bullying allegations and investigation
In February 2021, Jo Byeong-kyu was accused of being a former bully back in his school days,[3] which led to a suspension of his career and investigations being made on the veracity of these allegations. In July 2021, police investigations had concluded that the allegations were fabricated and the accuser had apologised to Jo, who was set to recover his career and in talks to star in a new drama serial.[4]
Military service
Jo was judged to be a 4th-grade supplementary service (social service agent) in his first physical examination by the Military Manpower Administration. Jo had been diagnosed with scoliosis, but decided to apply for a re-examination.[5][6] The exact timing of Cho's enlistment has not been determined, but he is expected to enlist in the second half of 2024.[7]
^Park Seo-yeon (December 14, 2023). "'4급 판정' 조병규 측 "현역 입대 위해 재검사 신청...내년 예정" [공식입장]" ['Level 4 decision' Jo Byeong-gyu's side "Application for re-examination for active duty enlistment... Scheduled for next year" [Official statement]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^Oh Seung-hyeon (December 14, 2023). "'대체복무 판정' 조병규, 현역 입대 위해 재검사 "내년 예정" [공식입장]" ['Alternative service decision' Jo Byeong-gyu, re-examination for active duty enlistment, "scheduled for next year" [Official statement]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^Hyeon Hye-sun (December 14, 2023). "'4급 판정' 조병규, 현역 입대 위해 재검사..."입대일 미정" [공식]" ['Level 4 decision' Jo Byeong-gyu re-examination for active duty enlistment... "Enlistment date undecided" [Official]] (in Korean). Seoul Economic Daily. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^"이 안에 외계인이 있다(2019)". movie.daum (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
^Originally an independent film, it was invited to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and Watcha won the attention-grabbing feature award. It is then released in the theater.
^Jeon Hyung-hwa (February 21, 2022). "곽경택·김초희 감독, '전체관람가+:숏버스터' 합류..조병규·고경표·임선우 출연" [Kwak Kyung-taek, director Kim Cho-hee joins 'Spectator +: Short Buster' with Jo Byeong-gyu, Ko Kyung-pyo, and Im Seon-woo] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Jin-seok (August 2, 2021). "[단독]'학폭 논란' 조병규, 복귀 시동... 영화 촬영 마쳐" [[Exclusive] 'School violence controversy' Jo Byung-gyu, starting his comeback... finished filming]. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
^Intermediate short film directed by Korean National University of the Arts students.
^Kamg Seon-ae (September 14, 2021). "조병규, 영화 '죽어도 다시 한번'으로 복귀...학폭 논란 후 7개월만" [Jo Byung-gyu returns to the movie 'Even if I die once again'... Only 7 months after the sexual assault controversy]. Seoul Broadcasting System (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2021 – via Naver.
^Lee, Min-ji (February 26, 2024). 조병규, 힙합 서바이벌 '랩컵' MC 발탁 "평소 힙합 좋아해" [Jo Byeong-gyu selected as MC for hip-hop survival show 'Rap Cup' "I've always liked hip-hop"] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jeong Hee-yeon (December 31, 2020). "조병규-소주연 남녀 신인상 (2020 SBS 연기대상)". sports.donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 6, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2020.