South Korean actor Park Dong Bin dies at 56

South Korean actor Park Dong Bin, known as "Juice Guy," has passed away. He was 56.

According to The Korea Times, the veteran actor was found dead on Wednesday at a restaurant he was preparing to open in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.

Police said an acquaintance who had been helping with the business discovered his body.

Authorities noted that there were no signs of forced entry or foul play, though an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing.

He is survived by his wife, actress Lee Sang Yi, and their daughter.

His wake takes place at Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, with funeral rites scheduled Friday morning. His remains will be laid to rest at a memorial park following the service.

Born Park Jong-moon in 1970, he began his acting career in the 1998 film “Shiri” and went on to build an extensive portfolio across film and television, including “Volcano High,” “How to Keep My Love,” “The Huntresses,” and more.

He rose to wider recognition online after a scene from the 2012 drama “It Was Love” went viral. In the clip, his character spits out orange juice in shock, earning him the nickname “Juice Guy” among fans. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA News