Cha Eun-woo Has Fans Crying With Buzz Cut Debut As He Begins Military Service
/ Jul 28, 2025, 04:00PM IST
K-pop star and actor Cha Eun-woo gets enlisted in the South Korean army. 'True Beauty' star debuts buzz cut as he begins mandatory military service. Cha connected with fans through a livestream to discuss his upcoming enlistment. South Korean news agency Yonhap confirmed the 28-year-old is beginning his military journey. The 'Astro' band member will first complete five weeks of basic training at a boot camp. He will then fulfill his military service obligation in the army's brass band. WATCH-
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