Actor Park Dong-bin, Known for ‘Juice Waterfall’ Meme, Dies at 56

by Kang Min seon Posted : April 30, 2026, 11:30Updated : April 30, 2026, 11:30
Still from MBC’s ‘I Think I Loved You’
[Photo = Capture from MBC ‘I Think I Loved You’]
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[Photo = Yonhap News]

Actor Park Dong-bin, widely known online for the so-called “juice waterfall” meme, died on the 29th, according to reports. He was 56. Park’s legal name was Park Jong-mun.

MK Sports, in an exclusive report, said Park died on the 29th. He was known for strong, grounded performances across film and television.
 
Park first became known to the public through the 1998 film “Shiri.” He later appeared in major Korean films including “Bichunmoo,” “Volcano High,” “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War” and “The Three Beauties of Joseon,” building a distinct presence. He worked in both historical and contemporary dramas and was recognized for steady, weighty acting.

He married fellow actor Lee Sang-yi in 2020. The couple had one daughter, and Park had spoken in broadcasts and interviews about his affection for his family. Messages of condolence have continued for the bereaved.

A wake was reported to be set up at Domin Funeral Hall in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, VIP Room 5 (4th floor). The funeral procession is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on May 1, with burial to follow at Wooseong Park Cemetery after a stop at Pyeongonui Sup in Yongin.



* This article has been translated by AI.