Park Dong-bing known as the ‘Juice Guy’ found dead inside his own restaurant, who is his wife?

Actor Park Dong-bing was reportedly found dead at 56 in restaurant he was planning to open.

Actor Park Dong-bing known as the ‘Juice Guy’ has been found dead inside his own restaurant that he was planning to open in Pyeongtaek, a major coastal city located in the southwestern part of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Park Dong-bing became known as the ‘Juice Guy’ after his character spits out a mouthful of orange juice in the MBC drama ‘It Was Love.’ The moment reportedly became a viral sensation which led to his nickname ‘Juice Guy.’

Park Dong-bing also appeared in TV dramas such as Rustic Period, Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin, The Great Wives, and films such as Volcano High, How to Keep My Love and The Huntresses. The Korea Times reported that “A wake is being held in VIP Room 5 at the Domin Funeral Hall in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. A funeral is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday. His remains will pass through the Yongin Forest of Peace before being interred at Woosung Memorial Park.”

Park Dong-bing married actress Lee Sang-yi, in February 2020, she is 12 years his junior and the couple share a daughter together. When he appeared on the Korean therapy program Oh Eun young-s Golden Counseling Center, Park Dong-bing spoke about his daughter’s health problems and reportedly said: “She has left heart hypoplastic syndrome, where the left ventricle and aorta are underdeveloped. Without a heart transplant or surgeries, she could die.”

Fans have taken to social media following Park Dong-bing’s death and one wrote: “South Korean actor Park Dong-bin, known as "Juice Man", has passed away at the age of 56. I would like to express my sincere condolences to his family and friends.Rest in peace.”

Actor Park Dong-bing was reportedly found dead at 56 in restaurant he was planning to open. Photo: IMDbplaceholder image
Actor Park Dong-bing was reportedly found dead at 56 in restaurant he was planning to open. Photo: IMDb | IMDb

Another fan wrote: “Sincere condolences to Park Dong Bin's family. May his soul rest in peace. .” One other person wrote: “Rest in peace, Park Dong Bin. 56 is far too young. May he rest peacefully.”

According to reports, the police have ruled out foul play when it comes to Park Dong-bing’s death. In March 2026, actor Lee Sang-bo who had recently been cleared of drug allegations, was found dead at his home, he was just 45-years-old at the time of his death.

Lee Sang-bo’s agency said at the time of his death that "We inform you that our actor Lee Sang-bo has passed away," and added, "We ask for your understanding that the cause of death cannot be disclosed at the request of the bereaved family."

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