 In the 2012 romantic comedy series "Haeundae Lovers", Cho played the bright and cheerful daughter of a Busan gangster, who falls in love with the amnesiac undercover prosecutor living with them.A year later, Cho's book "Healing Beauty" was published, containing tips and advice on health and beauty, based on the know-how she's amassed as an actress over her 16-year career.In 2013, Cho became involved in a publicized contract dispute when she signed a new contract with Bom Entertainment while her contract with Didim531 was still in effect.