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Actor Cho Jin-woong goes off-grid, cuts contact after retirement announcement: Report

Actor Cho Jin-woong has withdrawn from public life and cut off contact with those around him following his announcement of retirement from the entertainment industry, according to a local report.

2026.3.28

Poster for the film “Assassination” (2015) shows actors Cho Jin-woong, left, Jun Ji-hyun, center, and Choi Duk-mun [SHOWBOX]

Netflix draws attention after actor Cho Jin-woong edited out of promotional video

A video Netflix Korea posted for March 1 Independence Movement Day is drawing attention after actor Cho Jin-woong appears to have been edited out of a scene from the film “Assassination” (2015).

2026.3.2

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A poster of tvN series 'Signal' (2016) [TVN]

When stars fall, how can Korean productions survive?

The second season of tvN's hit 2016 series "Signal" and Disney+'s Korean original series "Knock-Off" have one thing in common: both projects were indefinitely postponed due to controversies surrounding featured stars.

2026.2.18

Fate of 'The Second Signal' still up in the air as broadcaster decides how to handle Cho Jin-woong controversy

The fate of tvN drama “The Second Signal,” (translated) starring recently retired actor Cho Jin-woong, still remains uncertain as the broadcaster said Friday it is still seeking the “best possible solution” amid public scrutiny over Cho’s past.

2025.12.19

The image shows a poster, left, carrying messages in support of actor Cho Jin-woong. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Online poster comparing Cho Jin-woong to Korean heroes criticized

An online poster that compares Cho Jin-woong to Korean heroes has sparked criticism, appearing days after the actor retired from the entertainment industry following his acknowledgment of a juvenile criminal past.

2025.12.11

Actor Cho Jin-woong speaks at a press conference for a documentary film in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Jan. 15. [NEWS1]

Actor Cho Jin-woong’s past sparks political clash as top court data reveals sharp rise in juvenile rulings

A political storm over actor Cho Jin-woong’s history of juvenile delinquency has reopened Korea’s fraught conversation about the treatment of young offenders, as data reveals a sharp rise in juvenile court rulings.

2025.12.10

President Lee Jae Myung, center, and actor Cho Jin-woong, on Lee's right, are seen during a screening of ″La Resistance″ at CGV Yongsan in Yongsan District, central Seoul on Aug. 17. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

Calls to support the actor Cho Jin-woong spread among lawmakers in the ruling Democratic Party (DP) after he announced his retirement from entertainment following reports that he had been tried as a juvenile for robbery and sexual assault in 1994.

2025.12.8

Actor Cho Jin-woong poses at the 44th Golden Cinematography Awards in southern Seoul on Nov. 18, 2024. [NEWS1]

Lawyer files complaint against reporters who broke story of actor Cho Jin-woong's juvenile record

A lawyer filed a complaint on Sunday against two reporters of the domestic media outlet Dispatch who first broke the story on Cho Jin-woong’s past as a juvenile offender.

2025.12.8

Broadcasters quickly erasing Cho Jin-woong from channels after juvenile crime admission

Broadcasters are quickly erasing the traces of actor Cho Jin-woong from their channels after he admitted to committing crimes as a minor and announced his retirement on Saturday.

2025.12.7

Actor Cho Jin-woong's retirement sparks debate on juvenile accountability

An important sociopolitical question has emerged in the face of actor Cho Jin-woong's announcement of retirement: Until when should a person be held liable for their juvenile wrongdoings?