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Asia News Network
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Asia News Network
‘Don't forget me': Kpop star and actor Cha Eunwoo set for enlistment
July 28, 2025 SEOUL – Cha Eunwoo of Astro recently bid fans farewell ahead of his enlistment in the military, asking them not to forget him. He begins his mandatory military service on Monday as a member of the Army marching band. He thanked fans through From, an online communication platform, telling them he has been doing well. 'I will miss you a lot, won't I?' wrote Cha, admitting that it still feels surreal. The singer and actor asked fans not to forget him and mentioned that he has an album, a movie and a TV show that will be released during his absence. Though the Netflix show, 'The Wonder Fools,' and the movie, 'The First Ride,' are set to premiere soon, the release date of the album is yet to be announced. Cha Eunwoo held a solo concert in June and fan meetups in July, both in Korea and Japan.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Don't forget me': K-idol Cha Eun-woo set for enlistment
The singer and actor asked fans not to forget him and mentioned that he has an album, a movie, and a TV show that will be released during his absence. Photo: Handout Cha Eun-woo of Astro recently bid fans farewell ahead of his enlistment in the military, asking them not to forget him. Cha begins his mandatory military service on Monday (July 28) as a member of the Army marching band. He thanked fans through an online communication platform, telling them he has been doing well. 'I will miss you a lot, won't I?' wrote Cha, admitting that it still feels surreal. The singer and actor asked fans not to forget him and mentioned that he has an album, a movie, and a TV show that will be released during his absence. Though the Netflix show, The Wonder Fools , and the movie, The First Ride , are set to premiere soon, the release date of the album is yet to be announced. The details of his military enlistment were announced by his agency Fantagio last May 30, saying the actor-singer is preparing to enlist on July 28. As part of his preparation, the actor had his hair trimmed in compliance with military directives. 'We would like to express our gratitude to the Aroha who always send unwavering love to Astro, and we have an important announcement regarding our artist Cha Eun-woo's military enlistment,' the statement read, per a Soompi translation. Fantagio said Cha had received a final acceptance notice from the South Korean Military Manpower Administration, and starting on July 28, he will undergo basic military training and eventually enter the army military band. – Agencies
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Cha Eun Woo pleads with fans not to forget him ahead of military enlistment, internet says 'Even if I had dementia...'
As ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo prepares to step away from the spotlight for his mandatory military service, fans are bracing for his absence. The beloved singer-actor recently left them both emotional and amused with a heartfelt note. In a private message shared through a fan communication platform, Eun Woo expressed his thoughts about the upcoming hiatus. And netizens can't stop reacting. Cha Eunwoo shares heartfelt message with AROHAs In his message to AROHAs (ASTRO's fandom), Cha Eun Woo began with warmth and gratitude. He shared that he has been spending his time reconnecting with important people in his life. But it was his humble request that triggered an overwhelming response online. 'I have been doing well, meeting up with people I'm grateful for,' he wrote. 'I miss AROHAs too. That's why I'm here.' He then playfully added, 'You'll miss me lots, right? It still doesn't feel real… But since my album, movie, and drama are all coming out, please don't forget me. Sob.' The emotional tone of the message quickly struck a chord with fans. But it also sparked laughter because, as many fans pointed out, forgetting Cha Eun Woo is nearly impossible. Cha Eun Woo fans react with humor and love Soon after the message was shared, online communities lit up with responses. Fans across social platforms jokingly called Eun Woo's request 'ridiculous.' They noted that his presence is too unforgettable to ever fade, even during military service. Some fans playfully questioned how anyone could forget someone with Cha Eun Woo 's visuals. Meanwhile others pointed out that with three projects on the way, his presence would still be felt everywhere. Many fans also used memes and fan edits to express their affection, turning his message into a viral moment. Cha Eun Woo's lined-up projects Despite his upcoming enlistment date of July 28, 2025, Cha Eun Woo has made sure fans won't be left completely without him. The star has already wrapped filming several major projects that will be released during his service. His much-anticipated K-drama The Wonder Fools co-stars Park Eun Bin. It is scheduled to air while he's enlisted. Additionally, his film The First Ride, which features Kang Ha Neul and Kim Young Kwang, is expected to hit theaters next year. Eun Woo is also putting the finishing touches on his upcoming solo album. Though the official release date is still being finalized, the music video has already been filmed.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Don't forget me': Astro's Cha Eunwoo set for enlistment
Cha Eunwoo of Astro recently bid fans farewell ahead of his enlistment in the military, asking them not to forget him. He begins his mandatory military service on Monday as a member of the Army marching band. He thanked fans through From, an online communication platform, telling them he has been doing well. 'I will miss you a lot, won't I?' wrote Cha, admitting that it still feels surreal. The singer and actor asked fans not to forget him and mentioned that he has an album, a movie and a TV show that will be released during his absence. Though the Netflix show, "The Wonder Fools," and the movie, "The First Ride," are set to premiere soon, the release date of the album is yet to be announced. Cha Eunwoo held a solo concert in June and fan meetups in July, both in Korea and Japan.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo makes an adorable request ahead of military enlistment - Fans react to the idol's messages
Ahead of his military enlistment, ASTRO 's Cha Eun Woo made an adorable, yet baffling, request to his fans that has since sparked a widespread frenzy. Despite his ongoing online activity and regular communication with his followers, the idol's recent remark on a fan forum, asking them "not to forget him," truly sent his devoted fanbase into a delighted uproar. Cha Eun Woo asks fans not to forget him while he's in the military As ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo's military date approaches, the idol has been reaching out to fans and having regular conversations online using fan forum applications. During one such chat, the idol suddenly makes a shocking request to his fans that has everyone losing it. At first, the idol talked about how he has been meeting up with close friends, and how he also misses his fans. While talking about his enlistment, the idol also delved into how 'this doesn't feel real' to him. Eun Woo even asked fans if they would miss him during his time away, and also ended up commenting that, 'But since my album, movie, and drama are all coming out, please don't forget me, sob'. Fans react K-netizens quickly reacted to the message online, sharing about how adorable yet 'ridiculous' the statement was for him to say. One commented, 'How can I forget him? How ridiculous. How 'bout he try to remember me instead?' while another shared, 'You're the representative handsome man. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Filipinos should get this large benefit! Read More Undo How can we forget you? Just wait till you get out'. About Eun Woo's enlistment and other plans The idol-turned-actor is all set to leave for his mandatory military service on July 28. As per his company, it has been confirmed that the idol is going to make a comeback right before his military enlistment, leaving fans excited. He also has an upcoming drama titled 'The Wonder Fools', which is set to be released next year. The drama is set in 1999, where three friends manage to gain superpower abilities after an incident and now fight against villains and crimes to protect the people around them. He will also be featured in a 2026 film titled 'The First Ride' that explores the lives of 4 friends who lost touch but meet up once again for an epic adventure.
