Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Jo Byeong-Kyu Returns in Boy After Bullying Lawsuit
Jo Byeong-Kyu, a famous actor, is back in a new movie called Boy.
This is his first big appearance in almost two years.
He plays a crime boss in a futuristic, dangerous world.
The movie also stars Jinni, who is new to acting.
Jo had some legal trouble before this because of old school bullying claims, but he's excited to be acting again and wants to connect with young fans.
The movie was shown to the press on January 6, 2026.
Jo Byeong-Kyu returns to acting in the dystopian film Boy after a two-year hiatus.
The film, directed by Lee Sang Deok, features Jo as Rohan, a young crime boss.
Jinni, transitioning from music to acting, stars as Jane in her acting debut.
Jo's return follows a lost lawsuit over school bullying allegations from his time in New Zealand.
He expressed excitement about working with a young, passionate crew and reaching younger audiences.
- Who
- Jo Byeong-Kyu, actor
- What
- Return to acting in film Boy
- When
- January 6, 2026
- Where
- Press screening for Boy
- Why
- To promote his new film after a legal battle
- Actor
- Jo Byeong-Kyu
- Film
- Boy
- Director
- Lee Sang Deok
- Co-star
- Jinni
- Role
- Rohan (crime boss)
- Genre
- Dystopian
- Screening Date
- January 6, 2026
- Legal Issue
- Lost bullying lawsuit