Model-turned-actor Lee Eon (also spelled Lee Un, most famously of Coffee Prince) has died in a motorcycle accident.

The 27-year-old, born Park Sang-min, was on his way home following the wrap party for KBS’s Strongest Chil Woo early on the morning of August 21. He was riding a motorcycle and ran into the guardrail of the overpass, and is said to have died almost immediately.

The news has shocked everyone; online, netizens are abuzz in disbelief. Just the night before, he had been onscreen in Chil Woo’s finale episode, and the sudden news is, to say the least, startling.

Lee Eon got his start modeling, but shot to mainstream levels of fame when he took on the role of simple-hearted but lovable Min Yub in last year’s Coffee Prince. He followed that with a stint as a cable-TV MC, then returned to dramas with Who Are You? and, most recently, Strongest Chil Woo.

RIP.

source: CBS.co.kr
translations: dramabeans

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I can't believe he's dead. The live is really too short... My thoughts going to his family...

omg..this is so sad and shocking.. RIP

WOW that sucks. I saw him in so many dramas. He was so aww in Coffee Prince and Who are You ! RIP

this is really shocking. when i read died....and i saw the picture i was like........WOAH. i saw him in coffee prince, i didnt really notice him in who are you...but man HE IS YOUNG too. this is really sad.
RIP lee eon.

Omg, I'm in complete shock right now. I can't believe he died. Such a young talent to fade away. I absolutely loved him as Min Yub in Coffee Prince, he was just adorable. My mind is having a hard time wrapping around this bit of news. My condolences go out to his loved ones, RIP Lee Eon.

Oh no... after coffee prince his career seems to be taking off already... =/ life really is short . RIP

today morning when i go on to daum.net. the 1st searching item was "Lee Yeon Died", i was wondering who because i dont know his name although i remember him. When I click it i saw tons of his photos and I was shocked!
He's life really not that good. He's just starting his career and now more and more people know him and he choose to die at this young age. sigh.
RIP.

augh man, i really really liked him too. this is freaking insane ;
just when his career was going up up...
motorcycles are dangerous

i hope he rest in peace, he will always be that lovable hugable guy i remember in coffee prince...

My goodness...what a shock! I'm so sad to have read about his passing. He was so young and just starting to rise to fame. Rest in peace. I send my condolences to his family and friends.

Omg i was shock when i read this news. he too young to died
and i just watch his drama who are you. but he passed away. that too sad!
life is too short: RIP Lee Eon

aww this is sad. He is so young... RIP

I'm in total disbelief....
I just jumped out of my chair reading this!
A couple hours ago, I was searching up information about him. I'm watching "Who Are You" right now and I was thinking how talented this guy was. I saw him in "Coffee Prince" first and I can still remember how nervous he was when he tried out for the part.
I CAN"T BELIEVE THIS!
He had such a great path in front of him. I was totally looking forward to more of his works in the future.

Why did he have to leave this young?!?!

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this is so sad to hear...i remember him from coffee prince...suddenly he´s gone...it makes u think of the people around u, that they can die tomorrow...so everyone should appreciate everyday and love their family and friends more.

i can't believe what i just read
he was awesome in Coffee Prince
RIP Lee Eon

oh my GOD... can't believe when if first read the news. so sad and shocking. but as said we don't know what happen tomorrow.


RIP

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Ohmygod. I am speechless.
R.I.P. lee Eon. That was so unexpected.

such sad and shocking news... to have passed on at such a young age, when he hadn't even reached the peak of his career. its a lost for all of us, who could have seen more of his talent. he was just sooo adorable and lovable in coffee prince. life is really too short. may his soul rest in peace. condolence to his family and friends.

Noooooooooooooo..........i cannot believe it.....he was like a teddy bear and i like him........

RIP lee eon

QUOTE (blu3~cloud @ Aug 20 2008 5 02 PM)

today morning when i go on to daum.net. the 1st searching item was "Lee Yeon Died", i was wondering who because i dont know his name although i remember him. When I click it i saw tons of his photos and I was shocked!
He's life really not that good. He's just starting his career and now more and more people know him and he choose to die at this young age. sigh.
RIP.

I don't think he chose to die at such a young age.

Motorcycles are really dangerous. RIP.

This is so sad...His acting in Coffee Prince captured my eyes. Life is really short... My heart goes out to his family and may he RIP

Oh he got a short life. So sad to hear this news.

- RIP to Lee Eon -