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NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
ASTRO Member Cha Eun-Woo To Begin Military Service In July, Confirms Agency Fantagio
New Delhi: ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo will begin his mandatory military service on July 28, his agency Fantagio confirmed on Thursday. What Cha Eun Woo has been accepted into the Republic of Korea Army Military Band. His agency Fantagio, issued a statement thanking fans for their continued support and asked for ongoing encouragement as the artist prepares for this new chapter in his life. In an official statement, the label said, "Cha Eun Woo, who recently submitted an application for the ROK Army 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 new recruit training center on July 28. Upon completing his basic training, he will carry out the remainder of his mandatory service as a member of the military band." They added, "In order to ensure the safety of all involved and to avoid any accidents caused by excessive crowds, the exact location and time of Cha Eun Woo's enlistment will remain private. There will be no special ceremonies. We ask for your understanding." "Please send your warm words of cheers and encouragement to Cha Eun Woo as he prepares to fulfill his duties to his country and return healthy. Thank you," the statement concluded. Background Cha Eun Woo applied earlier this month to join the military band, a unit that allows individuals with performance backgrounds to serve through artistic contributions. After a waiting period, he has now been admitted. He will first complete basic training before joining the military band, where he will take part in cultural activities using his musical and performance skills. Before his enlistment, Cha Eun Woo will appear at ASTRO's fourth solo concert, The 4th ASTROAD [Stargraphy], to be held at the Inspire Arena in Incheon on June 7 and 8. He is also currently filming for his upcoming Netflix drama The Wonder Fools, in which he stars alongside Park Eun Bin. The series is scheduled for release in 2026. Cha Eun Woo recently appeared in the emotional thriller Wonderful World with Kim Nam Joo, which received critical acclaim. He also made a brief appearance in a music video from IU's remake album A Flower Bookmark. In A Nutshell Cha Eun Woo will begin his mandatory service on July 28 as part of the ROK Army Military Band, following his successful admission into the unit. He will first undergo basic training before joining the band, using his musical background to contribute to the military's cultural activities. As he steps away from entertainment duties, fans can expect his return after fulfilling his national responsibilities.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Buried Hearts' star Park Hyung Sik tops April's brand rankings; these K-drama actors follow close behind
Like every month, April had its fair share of standout K-dramas that captured everyone's attention. From crime thrillers to melodramas and romance, the world of K-drama offered a bit of everything. So when the Korean Business Research Institute released this month's brand reputation rankings for actors, it came as no surprise that the Top 5 were familiar names. The list was compiled based on a comprehensive analysis of media coverage, audience participation, online engagement, and community buzz for 100 actors who appeared in dramas, films, or OTT content between March 22 and April 22. Let's have a look at the Top 5 and who else follows. Park Hyung Sik The idol-turned-actor claimed the top spot with a brand reputation index of 5,118,609. He recently starred in SBS's hit mystery thriller Buried Hearts , where he played the character Seo Dong Ju — a powerful executive at a major conglomerate. He became entangled in a dark web of embezzlement, revenge, and betrayal. Lee Byung Hun On the second place is Lee Byung Hun who recently made waves with his latest box office hit The Match . He has a brand reputation index of 4,622,583. His film brings to life the legendary baduk (go) showdown between master player Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun) and his protégé Lee Chang-ho (Yoo Ah-in). Park Eun Bin She ranked third with a brand reputation index of 3,753,711 after she recently headlined the medical thriller Hyper Knife . The series explores the intense dynamic between a neurosurgeon Choi Deok-hee (Sol Kyung-gu) and his former student Jung Se-ok (Park Eun Bin). The tension between mentor and protégé reaches a dramatic climax in the show's gripping episodes. Ha Jung Woo Landing in fourth spot with a brand reputation index of 3,428,029 is Ha Jung Woo. He returned to the director's chair with Lobby, marking his third directorial feature. In the film, he also stars as Chang-wook, a startup CEO who enters the murky world of golf-based lobbying to secure a ₩4 trillion government project. The film also features Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, and Kim Eui-sung in key roles. Seo Kang Jun The actor came in fifth with a brand reputation index of 3,265,303. He recently grabbed everyone's attention with his performance in Undercover High School. He played the role of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who went undercover as a student. The drama gained popularity with viewers praising its compelling storyline and strong performances. Top 30 actors 6. Go Youn Jung 7. Lee Jun Hyuk 8. Choo Young Woo 9. Park Bo Gum 10. Jung Hae In 11. Mun Ka Young 12. Jung Jae Kwang 13. Lee Soo Kyung 14. Park Ji Hoon 15. Lee Da Hee 16. Kang You Seok 17. Choi Dae Hoon 18. Uhm Ji Won 19. Lee Je Hoon 20. Hong Hwa Yeon 21. Shin Si Ah 22. Hyun Bong Shik 23. Choi Hyun Wook 24. Son Suk Ku 25. Ju Ji Hoon 26. Lee Dong Wook 27. Roh Jeong Eui 28. Gong Seung Yeon 29. Lee Joo Bin 30. Gong Yoo
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Buried Hearts' star Park Hyung Sik tops April's brand rankings; these K-drama actors follow close behind
Like every month, April had its fair share of standout K-dramas that captured everyone's attention. From crime thrillers to melodramas and romance, the world of K-drama offered a bit of everything. So when the Korean Business Research Institute released this month's brand reputation rankings for actors, it came as no surprise that the Top 5 were familiar names. The list was compiled based on a comprehensive analysis of media coverage, audience participation, online engagement, and community buzz for 100 actors who appeared in dramas, films, or OTT content between March 22 and April 22. Let's have a look at the Top 5 and who else follows. Park Hyung Sik The idol-turned-actor claimed the top spot with a brand reputation index of 5,118,609. He recently starred in SBS's hit mystery thriller Buried Hearts, where he played the character Seo Dong Ju — a powerful executive at a major conglomerate. He became entangled in a dark web of embezzlement, revenge, and betrayal. Lee Byung Hun On the second place is Lee Byung Hun who recently made waves with his latest box office hit The Match. He has a brand reputation index of 4,622,583. His film brings to life the legendary baduk (go) showdown between master player Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun) and his protégé Lee Chang-ho (Yoo Ah-in). Park Eun Bin She ranked third with a brand reputation index of 3,753,711 after she recently headlined the medical thriller Hyper Knife. The series explores the intense dynamic between a neurosurgeon Choi Deok-hee (Sol Kyung-gu) and his former student Jung Se-ok (Park Eun Bin). The tension between mentor and protégé reaches a dramatic climax in the show's gripping episodes. Ha Jung Woo Landing in fourth spot with a brand reputation index of 3,428,029 is Ha Jung Woo. He returned to the director's chair with Lobby, marking his third directorial feature. In the film, he also stars as Chang-wook, a startup CEO who enters the murky world of golf-based lobbying to secure a ₩4 trillion government project. The film also features Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, and Kim Eui-sung in key roles. Seo Kang Jun The actor came in fifth with a brand reputation index of 3,265,303. He recently grabbed everyone's attention with his performance in Undercover High School. He played the role of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who went undercover as a student. The drama gained popularity with viewers praising its compelling storyline and strong performances. Top 30 actors 6. Go Youn Jung 7. Lee Jun Hyuk 8. Choo Young Woo 9. Park Bo Gum 10. Jung Hae In 11. Mun Ka Young 12. Jung Jae Kwang 13. Lee Soo Kyung 14. Park Ji Hoon 15. Lee Da Hee 16. Kang You Seok 17. Choi Dae Hoon 18. Uhm Ji Won 19. Lee Je Hoon 20. Hong Hwa Yeon 21. Shin Si Ah 22. Hyun Bong Shik 23. Choi Hyun Wook 24. Son Suk Ku 25. Ju Ji Hoon 26. Lee Dong Wook 27. Roh Jeong Eui 28. Gong Seung Yeon 29. Lee Joo Bin 30. Gong Yoo For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
