Cho Jin Woong announced a surprising decision after his past scandal was exposed. The Korean drama "Signal" star will be retiring from the entertainment industry.
On Friday (December 5, 2025), Dispatch reported that Cho Jin Woong had committed several crimes during high school, including theft, robbery, and sexual assault. He was taken to a juvenile detention center.
Furthermore, a source revealed that Cho Jin Woong was arrested on charges of assault and drunk driving. The actor eventually decided to use his father's name as his stage name after his debut in the 2004 film Once Upon a Time in High School.
"When he was arrested for drunk driving, he wasn't yet famous. The police probably didn't even know Cho Jin Woong was an actor because he hadn't changed his name," he explained. Following Dispatch's shocking report online, Saram Entertainment released an official statement.
It said Cho Jin Woong "confirmed that he committed misconduct as a minor" but that he "was not involved in any acts related to sexual violence." Regarding using his father's name as a stage name, Cho Jin Woong claims to have a different reason.
It's not to hide his past, but rather "a sincere determination" and a promise to himself to "become a better person." Cho Jin Woong has now accepted "responsibility and responsibility" for his past wrongdoings.
He has accepted all public criticism and decided to "cease all activities and end his acting career." "Moving forward, I will do my best to reflect and live my life properly as a human being. Once again, I offer my deepest apologies," said Cho Jin Woong.
Meanwhile, his position as narrator for the SBS documentary, War with the Gang, has been officially replaced. The broadcast of the second season of the Korean drama, Signal, is also facing uncertainty due to the public exposure of his past scandals.
Cho Jin Woong became one of the main actors in the Korean drama Signal with Kim Hye Soo and Lee Je Hoon in 2016. Many fans are enthusiastic because this crime-thriller drama continues with a second season, The Second Signal, which is scheduled to air in 2026 on tvN.
During his career, Cho Jin Woong is also known for his roles in the films The Handmaiden (2016), Believer (2018) and the Korean dramas Entourage (2016) and No Way Out: The Roulette (2024).
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