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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.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
True Beauty actor Cha Eun-woo to enlist in military on July 28: Agency
Cha Eun-woo, member of the K-pop group ASTRO and one of the most popular and sought-after Korean actors, is set to begin his mandatory military service. Earlier this month, it was reported that he had applied to serve in the Army Military Band. On May 29, his agency Fantagio confirmed that he has been officially an official statement, Fantagio shared, "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."advertisementThe agency also noted that there will be no public events on enlistment day, adding, "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." Fantagio concluded with a message to fans, "We ask for your unsparing support and warm encouragement for Cha Eun-woo as he diligently fulfils his military duty and returns in good health."Best known for his roles in popular dramas like 'True Beauty', 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty', and 'A Good Day to Be a Dog', Cha Eun-woo has also made a mark as a solo artiste and variety show star. He most recently starred in the mystery-thriller 'Wonderful World' and is reportedly preparing for a solo fan-con tour in Asia, expected to wrap up before his enlistment. You May Also Like
Gulf News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
K-Drama Rewind, My ID is Gangnam Beauty: Icy Cha Eun-woo and fiery Im Soo-hyang challenge hollow beauty ideals
Bullying is brutal, ugly and messy—it tears you apart from inside. It's merciless and leaves a person scrambling to rewrite the entire psyche. And South Korean dramas have never disguised the sheer misery of it, the most traumatising being The Glory. Yet, another one that often slips through the cracks, possibly because it's considered more of a fluffy romance, is My ID is Gangnam Beauty. Starring Cha Eun-woo and Im Soo-hyang, the show revolves around a girl, who was so badly harassed in school, that she undertakes plastic surgery to feel remotely human about herself again. The title refers to the Korean word gangnammin (gangnam beauty), which is a derogatory term in South Korea for people who are attractive, but look like they went through several plastic surgeries. And so, with this knowledge, she tries to navigate a new college and start still crippled by the fear that someone might discover her past—and isolate her all over again. Im Soo-hyang does an absolutely stellar job in this series as a woman, who is never quite at peace. There's always a sense of tension, even when she is falling in love with Eun-woo 's brooding Kyung-seok, she is rather hesitant about herself. People are vicious, particularly a rival, who hits her with verbal punches. Her gradual acceptance of her past and present is perhaps the real focus of the series, though for obvious reasons, the romance and possible love triangle gets the spotlight. Nevertheless, in all the subdued fluffiness of the drama, the show is still a lot grittier than you would expect from a K-Drama—if you look hard enough. The romance is sweet and a slow-burn, without too much dramatic flair. While Soo-hyang carries the emotional weight of the series, Cha Eun-woo brings in a different kind of tension—ice-cold detachment. But it's not a flaw. It's debatable, but Cha Eun-woo's role in My ID is Gangnam Beauty is actually the most entertaining. At first glance, you wouldn't believe it. He is so stony-faced and blank to the point that he spits out his dialogues with sheer snark. But it isn't an acting glitch: He just chose to give the battered Do Kyung-seok such a personality. It's fun to watch their love story unfold, through cryptic words, silences, and rainy confrontation. There's a possibility of a love triangle too, but that's shut down quickly. The show keeps a remarkable boundary between the love story and the main storyline, never once taking away the protagonist's agency, or her internal turmoil. It is possibly one of the more nuanced dramas dealing with appearances—given the weight of expectations that people carry about looking 'flawless'. The subject is handled with sensitivity and a sense of realism that most other dramas with the same theme, dilute with the excessive, sugary romances. True Beauty, which released two years later, also starring Cha Eun-woo, told the story of a bullied girl, who hid her flaws behind makeup—till she finally decided to abandon it all, and embrace her real self. While True Beauty was fun and kitschy—largely thanks to the dramatic love triangle and divided fandom—the obsession with appearances didn't hit as hard as the emotionally fraught friendship between Eun-woo's Su-ho and Hwang In-youp's Seo-jun, both grieving the loss of their third friend. The real pain lay in the guilt they carried, and the storyline about appearances gradually faded into the background, overshadowed by the love triangle. On a lighter note, if Eun-woo had borrowed a little of Kyung-seok's edge for Su-ho, Seo-jun fans might have had a better shot. But who's to say? Either way, My ID is Gangnam Beauty
Tatler Asia
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Moon Woo-jin: The K-drama flashback king who plays every leading man's younger self
2. Park Seo-joon in 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?' (2018) Before Park Seo-joon's character, Lee Young-joon, became the epitome of a narcissistic yet charming CEO, Moon Woo-jin portrayed his nine-year-old self, Lee Sung-hyeon. Through his performance, Moon Woo-jin laid the emotional groundwork for the character's complex personality, especially highlighting the traumatic events that shaped his adult demeanour. No spoilers, but Woo-jin was able to demonstrate fear, courage and maturity in a few short scenes. 3. Kim Soo-hyun in 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' (2020) In this emotionally charged drama, Moon Woo-jin took on the role of young Moon Gang-tae, the character eventually played by Kim Soo-hyun. His portrayal of a boy burdened with responsibility and emotional scars added depth to the narrative, making the adult character's struggles all the more poignant. 4. Cha Eun-woo in 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' (2018) Moon Woo-jin plays the young Do Kyung-seok, a quietly intelligent boy neglected by his mother and emotionally scarred long before the series begins. His childhood scenes lay the groundwork for why the adult Kyung-seok distrusts appearances—and why his eventual love feels hard-won and real. 5. Kim Kyung-nam in 'The King: Eternal Monarch' (2020) In this fantasy romance, Moon Woo-jin portrayed the younger versions of both Kang Shin-jae and Kang Hyeon-min, characters played by Kim Kyung-nam. His dual performance showcased his versatility and set the stage for the intricate storyline involving parallel universes and complex identities. 6. Park Hae-joon/Park Bo-gum in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' (2023) Although Park Bo-gum was initially associated with the role of Yang Gwan-sik, it's Park Hae-joon who portrayed the middle-aged version of the character. Moon Woo-jin played the teenage Gwan-sik, capturing the character's formative years with subtlety and emotional depth. His role was small, but it was impactful, demonstrating Gwan-sik's lasting devotion and his optimism for their future. 7. Chae Jong-hyeop in 'Castaway Diva' (2023) As the young Kang Bo-geol, Moon Woo-jin delivers one of his more heroic turns—helping the female lead escape abuse and survive on a deserted island. His quiet bravery and emotional warmth become the emotional foundation for Bo-geol's adult actions, turning an otherwise quirky rom-com into a layered survival-meets-healing story. 8. Lee Seung-gi in 'Vagabond' (2019) In a drama where conspiracies span continents and every second person might be a double agent, it's Moon Woo-jin who quietly anchors the emotional stakes. He plays young Cha Dal-gun (Lee Seung-gi), a boy already hardened by tragedy and abandonment long before the adult Dal-gun becomes a stuntman-turned-avenger. Woo-jin appears in flashbacks that show the early loss, desperation, and flashes of rage that shaped Dal-gun's obsessive need to uncover the truth behind his nephew's death. He doesn't say much, but his fierce gaze and clenched jaw do all the heavy lifting. In a series packed with explosions, it's young Dal-gun's implosions that hit hardest. Also read: 10 most expensive Korean dramas to make: CLOY, Vincenzo, Vagabond and more 9. Kim Nam-gil in 'The Fiery Priest' (2019, 2024) Before he was punching gangsters and quoting the Bible with John Wick levels of rage, Kim Nam-gil's Father Kim Hae-il was just a traumatised little boy—and Moon Woo-jin plays him with raw, unsettling precision. As the young Hae-il, Woo-jin captures the boy's early brushes with violence, abandonment and unchecked anger. His eyes do most of the talking: wide with fear, then narrowed with rage. It's in these flashbacks that we understand why this ex-NIS agent-turned-priest is so volatile and fiercely protective. Without Woo-jin's simmering performance, Father Kim's spiritual angst might've just read as theatrics. But thanks to those childhood scenes, his path to redemption hits harder than a crucifix in a bar fight.
