According to the Pyeongtaek Police Department, Gyeonggi province, acquaintances discovered actor Park Dong Bin collapsed at a restaurant in the Jangan-dong district around 4:25 PM on 29/4. Authorities arrived immediately after receiving the report, but he had already passed away. According to Edaily, police found no signs of foul play.
The actor's wake was held at Domin Funeral Home in Anseong, Gyeonggi province. The funeral procession will take place at 8:30 AM on 1/5, with burial at Woosung Park Cemetery. Colleagues and close friends offered condolences and encouraged the late actor's wife, actress Lee Sang Yi, to stay strong. Many fans were present at the funeral home to pay their respects and bid farewell to Park Dong Bin.
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Actor Park Dong Bin. *Photo: Y People Entertainment*
Park Dong Bin, whose real name was Park Jong Moon, graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Theater and Film. He debuted on screen in 1996 with the film "The Gingko Bed", and two years later, gained recognition through "Shiri". According to MK, throughout his 30-year career, he appeared in dozens of films and television series, ranging from historical dramas to modern productions, primarily in supporting roles but with high recognition.
His notable films include: "Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Shin" (2004), "Dae Jo Yeong" (2006), "The King and I" (2007), "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" (2010), "God of War" (2012), "It Was Love" (2012), "Gap Dong" (2014), "Great First Wives" (2015), "He Is Psychometric" (2019), "Zombie Detective" (2020), "So i married an anti-fan" (2021), and most recently, "My Lovely Journey" (2025).
The late actor married colleague Lee Sang Yi in 2020, and they welcomed their first child three years later. On Channel A's "Oh Eun Young's Golden Clinic" program in 2024, he revealed that his daughter suffered from a complex congenital heart defect – hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), requiring staged surgeries, and had undergone four operations to date. At that time, many colleagues and fans expressed sympathy, constantly calling and texting to support the actor's family.
Nhu Anh
