On February 20 KST, a netizen revealed in an online community that Jo Min Ki was investigated, and ultimately, removed from office for sexually harassing his students for years at Cheongju University.�The writer also commented, "I'm questioning why there are no reports, and how this issue has not gone public yet."

The post�soon went viral, and on the same day,�JTBC's 'News Room' provided further details on the issue. According to JTBC News, Jo Min Ki stopped lectures in November. A student from the Department of Theater stated in the interview, "He personally contacted me late night after drinking and told me to come to his room."

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A rep from Cheongju University also revealed to 'News Room' that�Jo Min Ki received a 3 months suspension as they believed there are sexually related issues. However, the actor ultimately decided to step down on his own as the issue grew.�

Jo Min Ki expressed frustration in a phone interview with 'News Room' and stated, "I just lightly hit (the students with my hands) while telling them to act with their hearts but some used that to say I have touched their breasts. After karaoke, I gave them a hug, saying 'Good work guys'. It was just a sign of encouragement."

In an official statement, Jo Min Ki's agency WILL Entertainment�denied all accusations and claimed the reports stemmed from rumors. The label emphasized, "It's not true that he has lost his teaching position for sexually harassing students."�

Meanwhile, more students are coming forward and revealing how they were sexually harassed by the actor at Cheongju University.�