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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why is ASTRO's JinJin exempt from military service? Fantagio reveals diagnosis amid Cha Eun Woo's band acceptance
ASTRO member JinJin's autoimmune disease diagnosis was revealed to the fans. In an update shared by the group's management agency, it was announced to fans that the leader of the team will not be enlisting for mandatory military service. An examination from South Korea's Military Manpower Administration, a body under the ROK's Military Defence, found him unfit for service, thereby exempting the singer from mandatory service. The update from Fantagio shared very little information about the diagnosis, however, it was clarified to fans that it does not affect the singer's regular functioning. Check out the full notice below. 'Hello, this is Fantagio. This is in regard to ASTRO member JinJin's military service status. JinJin has been judged unfit to serve in the military after a detailed medical examination by the Military Manpower Administration due to health issues related to an autoimmune condition. We would like to inform you that while he has been exempt from military service, his condition does not cause any problems in his daily life. He is required to visit the hospital regularly for checkups and to manage his health. According to a medical opinion, it would be difficult for him to enlist for military service, and hence, he has been granted an exemption from mandatory military duty. Above all, we will continue to support his activities as an artist, with his health as the top priority. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans for your constant love and support, and we kindly ask for your continued interest in JinJin's future work. Thank you.' Recently, it was revealed that singer and actor Cha Eun Woo, who is also a member of the K-pop group ASTRO, has decided to enlist for his own military service. After careful application and approval, he has been admitted to a special arm of the ROK military band. The True Beauty star is set to begin his compulsory service on July 28, making him the 2nd member from the JinJin-led team to enlist for service. Previously, the oldest member, MJ, completed his national duty, returning on November 8, 2023, after serving for 18 months, also in the military band.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
True Beauty star Cha Eun-woo enlists for military service, fans express heartfelt goodbyes: ‘wish him the best of luck'
Cha Eun-woo, one of South Korea's most sought-after actors, is preparing to step away from the spotlight for a while as he begins his mandatory military service. Fans across the globe are already feeling the bittersweet sting of his upcoming enlistment, which was officially confirmed by his agency Fantagio on May 29. Earlier this month, news broke that Cha Eun-woo, 28, had applied to join the Army Military Band, a role that perfectly aligns with his talents as both a singer and performer. Fantagio announced, 'Recently, Cha Eun Woo applied to join the Army Military Band and received a final acceptance notice from the Military Manpower Administration today. He will enter the training centre on July 28 and undergo basic military training before fulfilling his duty in the Army Military Band.' In an effort to protect the star and his fans, the agency also revealed that his enlistment will be a private affair. 'To prevent safety accidents due to congestion on the day of enlistment, the location and time of Cha Eun Woo's enlistment will be kept private, and there will be no separate events held,' they shared in a statement according to Soompi. The agency concluded with a heartfelt appeal to fans worldwide: 'We ask for your unsparing support and warm encouragement for Cha Eun Woo as he diligently fulfills his military duty and returns in good health.' A post shared by 차은우 (@eunwo.o_c) The news was met with an outpouring of love and sadness from fans on social media. One fan lamented on X, 'Ohhh noooo. I will miss seeing your pretty face in dramas.' Another expressed their unwavering support: 'I will surely miss you but we're rooting for you.' Others praised his sense of duty, with comments like, 'He will SERVE his country like he always does,' while some simply wished him well: 'Wishing him good luck.' One particularly thoughtful fan wrote, 'Hot take, but I'm happy that he's going now! He needs to go regardless, and it's better to get it over with so that he can fully focus on his career without any worries afterwards. I just checked his namu wiki and it seems like he already filmed (or is currently filming) a drama and a movie, so there will still new content over the next year and a half :') I wish the best of luck to him and hope he completes his service safely!' Even amidst the sadness, fans remained hopeful, sharing sentiments like, 'His visuals, singing, and acting will be missed and before I know it he'll be back in no time.' Cha Eun-woo's impressive career spans both music and acting. Best known for his memorable roles in hit dramas such as True Beauty and My ID is Gangnam Beauty, he has also made waves as a solo artist and variety show star. As fans prepare to say a temporary goodbye, they remain confident that Cha Eun-woo will return stronger and ready to captivate audiences once again. For now, his devoted supporters are rallying behind him, sending all their love.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo is set for military enrollment, confirms date and time
ASTRO 's Cha Eunwoo is joining the list of male Korean celebrities that seem to be leaving for their mandatory military enlistment. The idol and actor is all set to commence his mandatory military service from July 28. Cha Eunwoo is all set for military In earlier news, it was shared by various news outlets that the pop star has officially sent in his application for the army military band. After officially getting his acceptance, the actor and idol has announced that he will be enlisting on July 28, as per reports from OSEN. The news came after the official notice of people who had passed the requirements for the band was released by the Military Manpower Administration. W hen the news of him applying for the band came out, his management agency also issued a statement saying, 'He applied for the Army Military Band at the end of March. He went through the proper procedures and completed the interview. We were informed that the results would be announced on the 29th. If accepted, although we didn't yet know the exact date, we understood that enlistment would take place sometime in July.' Fans were already expecting the enlistment date to be in July; however, the exact time was not confirmed until now. The agency has also issued a statement expressing the importance of privacy and how they will not be announcing when and where Cha Eunwoo will be departing for his military enlistment. Cha Eunwoo's latest projects Cha Eunwoo was last seen in the drama 'Wonderful World', where he played the lead role alongside popular actress Kim Nam Joo. After that, he also has another project lined up for a 2026 release. The K-drama titled 'The Wonder Fools' is currently in production and will see Cha Eunwoo and actress Park Eun Bin in the lead roles. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hype Malaysia
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo Shares Enlistment Plans; To Begin Military Duty In July
In South Korea, all able men, including celebrities, between the ages of 18 and 35, are required to perform military service. Recently, ASTRO (아스트로) Cha Eun Woo (차은우) shared his enlistment plans and date. According to an exclusive report published today (29th May 2025, Thursday), Cha Eun Woo has been accepted into the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) Military Band, as announced by the Military Manpower Administration. With his acceptance, the idol actor has confirmed his enlistment date. He will begin serving his mandatory military duty on 28th July 2025 (Monday). Cha Eun Woo's label, Fantagio, confirmed the news in a recent statement. The label shared with fans, 'Cha Eun Woo, who recently applied for the ROKA Military Band, received a letter of admission from the Military Manpower Administration earlier today. Therefore, he will enlist for his mandatory military service through the recruit training centre on 28th July.' The 28-year-old will undergo six weeks of basic training before he carries out the remainder of his two-year mandatory service in the military band. As a precaution for the safety of Cha Eun Woo and the public, Fantagio said it won't release details on the exact location and time of the idol's enlistment. The company also said there will be no special ceremonies held either. The ROKA Military Band is a South Korean state ceremonial unit of the Republic of Korea Army. It specialises in Korean martial and traditional music and performs at state arrival ceremonies at the Blue House in Seoul. Other notable idols and singers who are currently serving in the ROKA Military Band as part of their mandatory military service are NCT's Jaehyun (엔시티 재현), WOODZ (우즈/조승연) and Yu Seung Woo (유승우). Fans have already begun sending in their words of encouragement and support for Cha Eun Woo for his upcoming military enlistment. We would also like to wish the star a safe enlistment as he fulfils his duties to his country. Sources: Allkpop, Twitter
Korea Herald
14-02-2025
- Korea Herald
Man handed suspended jail term for enlisting for someone else
A South Korean man who enlisted in the military on behalf of someone awaiting service has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison, suspended for two years, a local court said Friday. The 28-year-old defendant, Cho, made a deal with Choi, a man in his late 20s, to take his place in the military and split the salary. Cho enlisted at Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong Province, a facility that provides basic training for Korean soldiers, last July, according to police investigations. To undergo a medical and physical assessment before enlistment, Cho submitted Choi's resident registration card and a Nara Sarang check card, issued to all military service applicants, to the Military Manpower Administration, a government agency responsible for enlistment and personnel affairs regarding the nation's mandatory military service. Cho passed the examination and enlisted in the military, continuing service under Choi's identity for three months. Police investigations revealed that Cho, who had completed his compulsory military duty, attempted to reenlist to earn money due to financial difficulties. He received a total of 1.64 million won ($1,135) as compensation for enlisting. The steady salary increase in the military was a strong motive for his crime. In 2025, the salary for a sergeant is 2.05 million won, a roughly 236 percent increase from 610,000 won in 202, according to the MMA. The crime was uncovered when Choi voluntarily reported it to the MMA in September last year. This type of "proxy enlistment" is the first of its kind in the country since the establishment of the military agency in 1970. Given that Cho's actions were motivated by financial hardship rather than an intention to avoid military service, the local court handed down a suspended jail sentence to him, who had earlier been indicted on charges of fraud, violation of the Military Service Act, obstruction of official duties, and violation of the Resident Registration Act. The court stated, "The crime of impersonating another person to enlist in the military is a serious offense that undermines trust in national administrative procedures and warrants severe punishment. However, the defendant, already discharged from the military, does not appear to have committed the crime to help another evade military service. Rather, it seems to have been driven by financial hardship, with no other motive beyond receiving the salary."
