South Korean model-actor Lee Eon in an undated photo. [File Photo: YONHAP NEWS]

 

South Korean model-actor Lee Eon, also known as the "coffee prince", died in a traffic accident early Thursday morning, ent.qq.com reports.

The accident occurred when Lee went home on a motorcycle after a wrap-up party for his recent drama "Chilwu, the Mighty". The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Lee became popular for his performance as a supporting actor in MBC (Korea)'s TV series "Coffee Prince 1st Shop", which propelled him to fame in the entertainment world.