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My Take
Jo Byeong-kyu is one of those younger Korean actors I find oddly magnetic. Born in 1996 and trained at Seoul Institute of the Arts, he broke through in Sky Castle, then stretched himself across the baseball drama Hot Stove League and the supernatural action of The Uncanny Counter. Moving so fluidly between exam-pressure drama, sports, and fantasy is rare in an actor still this early in his career, and it suggests both range and a discerning eye for projects. I think he is still on his way to his best form, and I am genuinely curious to see what kind of actor he becomes a decade from now.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jo Byeong-kyu
- Name (Japanese)
- チョ・ビョンギュ
- Reading
- ちょ・びょんぎゅ
- Born
- April 23, 1996 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jo Byeong-kyu born?
Born April 23, 1996 (age 30).
Where is Jo Byeong-kyu from?
Jo Byeong-kyu is from South Korea.
What does Jo Byeong-kyu do?
Jo Byeong-kyu works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.