He is best known for his roles in television drama 100 Days My Prince (2018), Vincenzo (2021), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), Jirisan (2021), Reborn Rich (2022), Gyeongseong Creature (2023) and Love Next Door (2024).

Jo portrayed the character of Seok-dong (Hamlet), alongside Lee Jin-hee as Seon-jeong (Ophelia), Min-ho as Romeo, and Bok-soon as Juliet.

The play explores a complex web of conflicting love in a contemporary setting that cleverly combines Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.

[4] After a career of two decades, Jo's breakthrough as an actor came with his portrayal of an after-life prosecutor in the box office hit Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days.

[11] While Jo pursued his acting career, his wife was a former fashion designer who now specializes in creating stage costumes for various performances, including theater and musicals.