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Actor Cho Jin-Woong Says He Will Retire Amid Criticism over Past Juvenile Offenses

Cho Jin-woong accepted responsibility for juvenile offenses, denying sexual assault claims, and halted his career amid growing public and industry backlash.

Summary by The Korea Times
Actor Cho Jin-woong announced through his agency Saturday that he will retire from acting, as criticism continues to deepen over past offenses he committed as a minor. In a message to media, he apologized for disappointing his fans and said that his decision is the right way to bear the responsibility for his past wrongdoing. The controversy erupted after a local media outlet reported on allegations that Cho had committed an offense in his teens…

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[Digital Daily Reporter Jo Eun-byeol] Actor Jo Jin-woong, embroiled in a 'juvenile delinquent controversy,' has officially announced his retirement. On the 6th, Jo Jin-woong released a statement through his agency Saram Entertainment, saying, "I bow my head in apology for disappointing everyone who believed in and supported me due to my past unfortunate incidents. I humbly accept all these criticisms, and from today on, I will halt all activiti…

Actor Jo Jin Woong admitted to several crimes when he was a high school student and announced that he would stop all artistic activities, closing his acting career.

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The Korea Times broke the news in Korea, Republic of on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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