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Jo Byeong-kyu (; 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 ''The Uncanny Counter'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and Yoo In-soo. Based on the Kakao Webtoon webtoon ''Amazing Rumor'' by Jang Yi, it centers on th ...
'' 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, 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.


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
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, but decided to apply for a re-examination. The exact timing of Cho's enlistment has not been determined, but he is expected to enlist in the second half of 2024.


Filmography


Film


Television series


Web series


Television shows


Discography


Singles


Awards and nominations


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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jo, Byeong-kyu 1996 births Living people Male actors from Seoul South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male television actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Best New Actor for SBS Drama Awards winners