South Korean Actor Park Dong-bin Dies at 56; Police Investigate Circumstances
37 minutes agoEntertainment
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3 SourcesPyeongtaek, South Korea
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South Korean Actor Park Dong-bin Dies at 56; Police Investigate Circumstances

South Korean actor Park Dong-bin, known as 'Juice Uncle' from a viral 2012 drama scene, died at 56. He was found dead in a restaurant he was preparing to open in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. Police reported no signs of criminal activity or foul play, with investigations ongoing. Park is survived by his wife, actress Lee Sang-yi, and their daughter. Funeral arrangements are set at Anseong Civic Funeral Hall, with burial planned at Woosung Memorial Park.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
27%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward report focusing on the actor's death and related facts without political framing. Coverage centers on official statements and family details, reflecting neutral perspectives typical of entertainment and general news sources. There is no evident political angle or partisan interpretation in the reporting.

Sentiment — Negative (27/100)

The tone across the articles is somber and respectful, emphasizing factual information about Park Dong-bin's death and funeral arrangements. While the news is inherently negative due to the death, the coverage avoids sensationalism, maintaining a measured and empathetic sentiment throughout.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
wionSouth Korean actor Park Dong-Bin, known as Juice Uncle, found dead; investigation underwayCenterNegative
indianexpress'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-Bin found dead at 56, police start investigationCenterNegative
timesnowJuice Uncle Actor Park Dong-Bin Dead At 56CenterNegative

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 30 Apr, 05:45 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow30 Apr, 05:45 am
    Juice Uncle Actor Park Dong-Bin Dead At 56
  2. 2
    indianexpress30 Apr, 07:06 am
    'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-Bin found dead at 56, police start investigation
  3. 3
    wion30 Apr, 08:46 am
    South Korean actor Park Dong-Bin, known as Juice Uncle, found dead; investigation underway

Lens Score breakdown

34/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Enforcement
PolicePyeongtaek Police Station

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
30 Apr 2026
Key entities
South KoreaGyeonggi ProvinceAnseongPyeongtaekViral videoCrimeJangan-dongKorean languageYonginLee Sang-yi (actor)Korean dramaSuicide note