Emerging from the Bipa theatre troupe in 1997, Jo Hee-bong built a reputation as a versatile supporting actor in South Korean cinema and television. His screen presence was noted in the thriller Blind (2011) and the drama Incomplete Life: Prequel (2013), while earlier television credits include the period series Hong Gil-dong (2008), the mystery drama Joseon X-Files (2010), and the medical series…