Cha Eun-Woo's military service is unstoppable! APEC host, new album and #1 at the box office

Hello to the entire community of Crazy about Korea! today, October 31, social networks exploded for one reason: Cha Eun-woo. Although the member of Star is actively complying with his military service, Your presence feels stronger than ever, dominating the headlines of entertainment, politics and music, all at the same time.

Here we break down everything that is happening with the idol and actor, who is redefining what a ‘military hiatus’ means.

1. Viral sighting: ‘The Genie of the Face’ cannot be hidden

The madness began this morning when a video of Cha Eun-woo, dressed in her full military uniform, went viral in online communities. The video shows him walking through the lobby of a hotel in Gyeongju, headquarters of the summit of APEC.

Unsurprisingly, the comments of the fans were immediate: ‘Even with most of his face hidden under a military cap, his good appearance continues to shine,’ wrote one user. ‘He’s promoting Korea just looking so handsome,’ another commented.

according to the department of national defense, the singer (whose real name is Read Dong-min) is serving in the Support Body for the Ministry of Defense (specifically in the military band) and has been assigned to help in the events of the Summit APEC.

2. A luxury host: Cha Eun-Woo at APEC dinner

But the sighting was no coincidence. Hours later, the official confirmation arrived! The Defense Ministry announced that Cha Eun-woo, who currently holds the rank of first-class soldier, will be the Master of Ceremonies (Host) of the APEC Summit Welcome Dinner This same Friday night.

This is not a minor event. The dinner will be attended by world leaders and the main delegates of the 21 economies of APEC, including Korean President Lee Jae-Myung, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

According to reports, the Preparation Committee for APEC requested permission to Ministry of Defense for its appearance. A performance of G-Dragon, who is an honorary ambassador of the Summit.

Cha Eun-woo APEC 2025 — Cha Eun-woo, APEC 2025

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3. The busiest ‘pause’: new album ‘Else’ and #1 in the cinema

And if you thought that his duties in the CHA EUUN-WOO Military Service They were everything, you are wrong. His artistic career continues at full speed.

box office success

your movie ‘First Ride’, which finished filming before enlisting, is demonstrating its convening power. Today, Friday, the comedy film was positioned in the #1 from the daily box office on Chorea, already reaching more than 138,000 spectators.

New solo album ‘Else’!

To finish off a perfect day, your agency, Phantomjust announced the Cha Eun-Woo’s second mini solo album, titled ‘else’.

yesterday, October 30, the agency released the image of the ‘Scheduler’ (calendar), which shows a dynamic design of sound waves. The album will continue with the ‘uninterrupted artistic journey‘of Cha Eun-woo, with a variety of content that will be released in the coming weeks.

‘Cha Eun-woo is expanding his musical world as a soloist. Please look forward toelse‘, Fantagio commented.

Release date: November 21 at 1 p.m. (Korea time).

Conclusion: The perfect plan

Cha Eun-woo He enlisted on July 28, but his team and he have executed a master plan so that his fans do not feel the emptiness of his military service.

Between hosting world leaders, dominating the box office with his film and preparing for a new album, Cha Eun-woo shows that he is still one of the most important stars of Chorea, with or without uniform.

And you my crazy people about Korea, what do you think of this amazing activity of Cha Eun-woo during your enlistment? Are they ready for the album ‘else‘? We read them in the comments!

Cha Eun-woo mini album Else — Calendar promotion for Else, Cha Eun-woo, Fantagio

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Who is Cha Eun-Woo?

With so many projects underway, we understand that questions arise. actor? singer? Soldier? It’s all that and more! Here we answer the key questions about the ‘genius of the face’.

1. When does Cha Eun-Woo leave military service?

This is the question that everything AROHA (fan of Star) and K-Lover has marked on the calendar! Cha Eun-woo He enlisted in the Army (active service) the July 28, 2025. Since the mandatory service in South Korea it’s from 18 months, its scheduled departure date (download) is the January 27, 2027.

2. What is your new movie ‘First Ride’ about?

It is the film that is currently in the #1 from the Korean box office. ‘First Ride’ (First Journey) is a comedy film that follows a group of lifelong friends who embark together on their first trip abroad. In the cast he is accompanied by other great stars such as Kang Ha-Neul and Kim Young-Kwang. Perfect to see the chemistry between friends!

3. What are the most famous K-dramas of Cha Eun-Woo?

Cha Eun-woo is one of the idols That has made the transition to an actor more successfully, and you surely know it from some of these dramas!

My Id is Gangnam Beauty (2018): His first protagonist, where he played the cold but tender Do Kyung-seok.
True Beauty (2020): The K-drama that catapulted him to world fame as the impeccable Lee Su-ho.
A good day to be a dog (2023): His last drama before enlisting, where he plays a teacher who fears dogs.

4. Why do they call you ‘Face Genius’ (Face Genius)?

This is his most famous nickname in South Korea (in Korean, Eolgul Cheonjae, 얼굴 천재). He earned it because the public and the media consider his face to be ‘Perfectly symmetrical and beautiful‘, almost as if it were a ‘work of a genius’. It is a nickname that recognizes its shocking visual, and as we saw in the photos of APEC, not even the military uniform can hide it!

Cha Eun-woo en first ride — Cha Eun-woo, First Ride

5. What is Astro, the Cha Eun-Woo group?

Star is the group of K-pop with whom he debuted in 2016 under the Fantagio Agency. They are known for their fresh concepts and great dance skills. Although the group has gone through difficult times (such as Moonbin’s tragic passing in 2023 and Rocky’s departure), the remaining members (MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eun-Woo and Sanha) continue their group and solo activities, keeping the name alive Star.

6. The article mentions ‘Else’ as his 2nd album. What was the first?

Quite so! Cha Eun-woo He already has a solid solo career. His first official mini-album was called ‘ENTITY’, released in February 2024, just before you prepare for your enlistment. The album was highly acclaimed for being personal and introspective, and his title track was ‘stay‘. ‘Else’ (which comes out in November) will be the continuation of this artistic facet.

7. What is your connection to Jungkook from BTS?

They are two of the best friends in the industry. Both are part of the famous ’97 LINE’, a group of friends idols who were born in the year 1997. The best known members of this group are Jungkook (BTS), , Cha Eun-Woo (Astro), , Mingyu (Seventeen) and YUGYEOM (GOT7). They usually show public support, send coffee trucks and go out together, driving fans crazy with so much friendship and talent!