Cha Eun-woo spotted riding Seoul subway in military uniform
Summary
A video apparently showing ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo riding Seoul Metro Line 4 in military uniform circulated widely online. A fan who uploaded it said an acquaintance confirmed the man was Cha after the fan remarked on his resemblance to the star. Other public appearances during his service, including a military band performance, have also drawn attention. Cha is serving in the Korean Army’s military band and is scheduled for discharge on Jan. 27, 2027.
Key Facts
- The subway footage reportedly was filmed by a fan on Seoul Metro Line 4 and showed a man believed to be Cha standing among passengers with a cap pulled low over his face.
- A recent online post also said Cha had been seen at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, in Seoul’s Gangnam district.
- In July, haegeum player Shin Soo-ah shared a photo taken with Cha at a concert by the Ministry of National Defense’s traditional Korean music ensemble.
- In April, a video circulated online of Cha singing g.o.d’s One Candle during a military band performance.
- Cha participated in the traditional music ensemble’s performance wearing traditional Korean clothing and gave Shin a personally signed message.
A man believed to be Cha Eun-woo is spotted on Seoul Subway Line 4. Captured from an online community
ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo has once again drawn attention during his mandatory military service, this time after a video apparently showing him riding a Seoul subway train in uniform went viral online.
The footage, reportedly filmed by a fan while on Seoul Metro Line 4, has circulated widely across social media and online communities. It shows a man believed to be Cha standing among ordinary passengers, wearing a military uniform and a cap pulled low over his face.
Despite the cap, his distinctive facial features and sharp jawline caught viewers' attention.
The overseas fan who uploaded the video said they initially told an acquaintance that the man resembled Cha, only to be told that it was actually the K-pop star.
The apparent sighting has added to growing interest in Cha's everyday life during military service. Another recent online post said Cha had been seen at a restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, an upscale neighborhood in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Cha's appearances outside the entertainment industry have repeatedly attracted attention since he enlisted.
In July, haegeum player Shin Soo-ah shared a photograph taken with Cha at a concert by the Ministry of National Defense's traditional Korean music ensemble. Cha participated in the performance wearing traditional Korean clothing and gave Shin a personally signed message.
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In April, a video of Cha singing K-pop group g.o.d's "One Candle" during a military band performance circulated online.
Such glimpses, whether onstage or in public, have kept him in the spotlight despite his temporary absence from the entertainment industry.
Cha is currently serving in the Korean Army's military band and is scheduled to be discharged on Jan. 27, 2027. South Korea requires most able-bodied men to complete mandatory military service.
This article from Xportsnews was adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
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