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True Beauty actor Cha Eun-woo begins military service: I'll be back safe

True Beauty actor Cha Eun-woo begins military service: I'll be back safe

India Todaya day ago
Cha Eun-woo, singer-actor and member of K-pop boy group ASTRO, officially began his mandatory military service on Monday, July 28. The 28-year-old is set to serve in the Korean Army's brass band, his label Fantagio confirmed, following five weeks of basic training at a boot camp.Ahead of his enlistment, Eun-woo shared a heartfelt YouTube livestream with fans Sunday night. He called the experience 'surreal.' Sporting a buzzcut, he smiled and added, 'This is the shortest my hair's been since I was a toddler.' He reassured fans with a promise: 'I will be back safe and healthy. I wish all the best for you all.'advertisementAs his last post before enlistment, Eun-woo shared a couple of glimpses with ASTRO members and Moon Sua [late Moonbin's sister] as they gave him an emotional farewell. Amid the flood of fan tributes and trending hashtags, the internet also buzzed with rumours of BTS' Jungkook quietly returning to South Korea to meet Cha Eun-woo ahead of his enlistment. The two are known to be close friends, often seen together at gatherings and events.
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Photo credit: Instagram/eunwo.o_c
His enlistment marks a bittersweet moment for Arohas (ASTRO's fandom), who have followed Eun-woo through his many successful chapters. Be it from charting albums and fan-favourite OSTs to his leading-man roles in dramas like True Beauty and Island.Though he's stepping away from the spotlight for a while, Eun-woo won't completely disappear. He has shot for the Netflix Original drama, The WONDERfools, where he is paired alongside Park Eun-bin. He also has a film releasing this year titled 'First Ride', marking his debut on the big screen.Ahead of his enlistment, he even did a cover of 'Free' from the Netflix hit film, 'KPop Demon Hunters'. The cover has been going viral.Cha Eun-woo follows a long line of Korean celebrities fulfilling their national duty, including fellow idols including the likes of BTS members. The singer-actor is expected to return after completing his service by early 2027.- EndsMust Watch
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