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Mint
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo enlists in military; MJ, JinJin, Yoon San Ha, Rocky and Choi Yoojung see him off
K-pop group Astro member Cha Eun Woo joined the South Korean military service on Monday as a part of the mandatory service towards the nation. Several photos of the singer-actor from the D-day have arrived on social media. He also shared a heartfelt message for the fans in his absence. Cha Eun Woo arrived at the Army Training Centre in Nonsan, Chungnam, around 1:47 p.m. KST. With him were his fellow ASTRO members-- MJ, JinJin, Yoon San Ha, Rocky and Choi Yoojung, who accompanied him. Pictures of the members were shared online on Cha Eun Woo's official social media accounts. In the caption, the My ID Is Gangnam Beauty actor passed on a message to his fans. His post read: 'We would like to share Eun Woo's message to all AROHA who have shown so much love for the first chapter of his youth: he promises to stay healthy and return safely. Let's wait together until the day we meet him again.' Yoon San Ha took to his personal Instagram account to share a series of pictures, revealing how the group showed their support for singer-actor Cha Eun Woo. From giving fans a glimpse of Eun Woo at the training centre to wearing a special T-shirt featuring Eun Woo's childhood photo, San Ha went all out to keep his bandmate motivated on his enlistment day. Sharing the photos, he wrote, 'Clothes to wear when sending you off to the military. Come back safely, hyung.' On the other hand, Choi Yoojung, who is also under ASTRO's management Fantagio, posted for Cha Eun Woo on her Instagram Stories. She added, 'Return safely.' Fellow Fantagio artist Choi Yoojung also posted on her Instagram Stories, writing, 'Return safely.' Meanwhile, more inside pictures from the training centre, featuring Eun Woo, have arrived on social media. In one of them, he was seen looking sincere as ever in a buzzcut, wearing a white T-shirt and pants. He was snapped saluting his fans who reached the location to give him a farewell. He also flashed the thumbs-up sign and waved at the crowd. According to the Korea Times, Eun Woo's agency Fantagio shared that he will serve in the military as a part of the brass band. He will undergo five weeks of basic training at a boot camp before joining the band. He is expected to complete his service and return on January 27, 2027.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cha Eun Woo receives support from fellow ASTRO members and Fantagio's Choi Yoojung as he joins military
Cha Eun Woo joined the military on July 28 at 1:47 pm KST. The singer-actor started his mandatory military service for 18 months from today. He entered the Army Training Centre in Nonsan, Chungnam, for the same. Reportedly, he will be training for five weeks at the centre before he officially joins the army band. Fellow ASTRO members extend support Cha Eun Woo's fellow members of ASTRO extended their support to the 28-year-old star for his military journey. A post on his official social media account read, "We would like to share Eun Woo's message to all AROHA who have shown so much love for the first chapter of his youth: he promises to stay healthy and return safely. Let's wait together until the day we meet him again." The post featured pictures of the members giving goofy poses for the camera. Also, ASTRO member Yoon San Ha took to his personal Instagram handle to show support to Cha Eun Woo. He wrote, "Clothes to wear when sending you off to the military. Come back safely, hyung.' Fantagio artist Choi Yoojung drops a post for Cha Eun Woo Choi Yoojung, who is also managed by Fantagio, just like Cha Eun Woo, took to her Instagram stories and asked the star to come back unhurt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Red Light Therapy: Reduce Snoring in 2 Weeks SleepLux Undo She wrote, "Return safely." Military discharge and his last message before joining the military service Cha Eun Woo is expected to get discharged from the military on January 27, 2027. By then, the singer will be 30 years old. With that, he will be starting the "second act" of his life. Meanwhile, in his last message to his fans, he expressed, "Thank you for being with me through my twenties, the first act of my life. Looking back on this time, I have very complex and subtle emotions. I think I lived earnestly and fiercely." He added, "I'm curious and excited about what I'll look like as a 30-year-old when I return." Addressing his fans, he further shared, "I miss Aroha (fan club of the band). You'll probably miss me a lot too, right?"
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Buzz cut FAILS to take away Cha Eun Woo's charm, star hangs out with ASTRO members before military enlistment
Cha Eun Woo is all set to enter his military phase as a member of the ROK band on July 28. Becoming the second one from the boy group ASTRO to enlist, following the oldest member, MJ, there has been a lot of anticipation about his time in the South Korean military. Just one day ahead of the start of his national service, the singer shared photos with his fans on social media, debuting the much-dreaded buzz cut. With probably the shortest possible hair length for the hairstyle, Cha Eun Woo's handsomeness was not in the least bit overshadowed. Cha Eun Woo shares first pics with military buzz cut Being one of the most famous idol-actors in the industry, fans have also expressed their sorrow about being unable to communicate with him for the coming one and a half years. To chat with them for what could be their last time in many months, he turned on a YouTube live stream talking about how he hasn't been able to accept it. And while the others around him were getting upset and missing him already, it wasn't until he got the buzz cut that it hit him. Leaving his parting message, Cha Eun Woo said while shooting hearts at the viewers of his livestream, 'Let's meet again once my body and mind are healthier. I'll say goodbye for now. Bye-bye! I'll go and come back safely. Don't get hurt, and be careful of the heat. Once again, thank you and love you. Bye.' He also shared photos with fellow ASTRO members and Moon Sua, the sister of late member Moonbin, showing moments from their final meal together before his enlistment. All set to be gone for 18 months, Cha Eun Woo will become a part of the Korean military band, which he is said to have joined after a rigorous application process. After beginning his mandatory service, the star is likely to get training for 2 weeks and then get placed at his base. It is believed that fans will be able to spot him performing at military festivals and more such public events that the ROK band takes part in. Upcoming projects from Cha Eun Woo include an album releasing in September, the film First Ride premiere in October, and the Netflix K-drama The Wonder Fools with Park Eun Bin dropping later this year.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo drops KPop Demon Hunters song Free cover with Arden Cho ahead of his July 28 military enlistment
ASTRO member and K-drama star Cha Eun Woo recently teamed up with actress‑singer Arden Cho to cover Free, a standout song from KPop Demon Hunters. Their duet gives a fresh voice to the emotional soundtrack hit, with fans celebrating the synergy between Arden's character Rumi's vocals and Eun Woo's charisma. The film's soundtrack is already a runaway success, climbing charts and capturing hearts. Arden Cho and Cha Eun Woo cover KPop Demon Hunters' Free In their surprise duet, Arden Cho and Cha Eun Woo breathe new life into Free, one of the most emotional tracks from KPop Demon Hunters. The acoustic-style cover was released on YouTube, featuring soft lighting, raw vocals, and stripped-down instrumentation that highlighted their natural chemistry. Arden, who voices the lead character Rumi in the animated film, handled the opening lines with a wistful tone, while Cha Eun Woo took over the second verse with his signature breathy falsetto. When they sang together in harmony, fans described it as 'angelic' and 'unexpectedly moving.' The video has already racked up thousands of views within hours of release, with commenters praising both stars for capturing the heartache and longing of the original track. Check out below in case you haven't already: A second cover from Cha Eun Woo fans will remember This is not Cha's first KPop Demon Hunters moment in the spotlight. Recently, he performed Saja Boys, a fictional group from Netflix's animated film, hit track My Little Soda Pop, during ASTRO's concert, delighting fans with his vocal range and stage presence. Now, with Free, he shows his versatility once again, this time in a collaborative setting that has now left fans emotional, as it might be his last official performance before he enlists in the South Korean military. CHA EUNWOO's 'Soda Pop' challenge reel, part of the 'National Petition Box' fan segment during THE ROYAL fanmeeting, has surpassed 1M likes and 9.5M views on Allure Korea's Instagram#CHAEUNWOO #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS#차은우 #チャウヌ #车银优 #ชาอึนอู #車銀優 Cha Eun Woo's upcoming military service Cha Eun Woo is scheduled to enlist on July 28, 2025, for his mandatory service in the Republic of Korea Army's military band. He officially applied and cleared the interview process in May and was accepted by the Military Manpower Administration to serve as a musician in the band. He will undergo basic training before joining the band. To avoid crowding or safety issues, the enlistment location and time are being kept private, and no public event will be held. In recent days he debuted a short haircut on social media, a symbolic readiness for military life, and fans responded with emotional messages. More about Cha Eun Woo and his drama career Beyond music, Cha Eun Woo has established himself as a leading actor in Korean dramas. He made his acting debut in My Brilliant Life in 2014 and rose to fame with roles in hit series like Gangnam Beauty (2018), Rookie Historian Goo Hae‑ryung (2019), True Beauty (2020–21), Island (2022–23), A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023–24) and Wonderful World (2024). In 2024, he debuted as a solo singer with his EP Entity, featuring the single Stay, and later released ASTRO's surprise track Circles. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Cha Eun Woo pleads with fans not to forget him ahead of military enlistment, internet says 'Even if I had dementia...'
As ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo prepares to step away from the spotlight for his mandatory military service, fans are bracing for his absence. The beloved singer-actor recently left them both emotional and amused with a heartfelt note. In a private message shared through a fan communication platform, Eun Woo expressed his thoughts about the upcoming hiatus. And netizens can't stop reacting. Cha Eunwoo shares heartfelt message with AROHAs In his message to AROHAs (ASTRO's fandom), Cha Eun Woo began with warmth and gratitude. He shared that he has been spending his time reconnecting with important people in his life. But it was his humble request that triggered an overwhelming response online. 'I have been doing well, meeting up with people I'm grateful for,' he wrote. 'I miss AROHAs too. That's why I'm here.' He then playfully added, 'You'll miss me lots, right? It still doesn't feel real… But since my album, movie, and drama are all coming out, please don't forget me. Sob.' The emotional tone of the message quickly struck a chord with fans. But it also sparked laughter because, as many fans pointed out, forgetting Cha Eun Woo is nearly impossible. Cha Eun Woo fans react with humor and love Soon after the message was shared, online communities lit up with responses. Fans across social platforms jokingly called Eun Woo's request 'ridiculous.' They noted that his presence is too unforgettable to ever fade, even during military service. Some fans playfully questioned how anyone could forget someone with Cha Eun Woo 's visuals. Meanwhile others pointed out that with three projects on the way, his presence would still be felt everywhere. Many fans also used memes and fan edits to express their affection, turning his message into a viral moment. Cha Eun Woo's lined-up projects Despite his upcoming enlistment date of July 28, 2025, Cha Eun Woo has made sure fans won't be left completely without him. The star has already wrapped filming several major projects that will be released during his service. His much-anticipated K-drama The Wonder Fools co-stars Park Eun Bin. It is scheduled to air while he's enlisted. Additionally, his film The First Ride, which features Kang Ha Neul and Kim Young Kwang, is expected to hit theaters next year. Eun Woo is also putting the finishing touches on his upcoming solo album. Though the official release date is still being finalized, the music video has already been filmed.
