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‘Can’t let him go’: Fans react as Korea's heartthrob Cha Eun-woo prepares for military enlistment

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Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo has shared a series of new photos ahead of his upcoming military enlistment, giving fans one last glimpse of his daily life.

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

On Wednesday, Cha posted multiple selfies and travel photos on his personal social media account with the caption “Ready.” The update quickly drew attention online.

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

The photos include a gym selfie showing off his toned arms, a high-resolution close-up in an olive-green turtleneck, and a playful shot of him jumping in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. He also included a waiting room mirror selfie and a humorous photo that zooms in on his eyes, adding to the lighthearted tone.

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

With his enlistment date approaching, fans flooded the comments with emotional messages such as “We’ll be waiting,” “Take care,” “You’re so handsome,” “I don’t want to let you go” and “Can’t he just not enlist?”

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media

Cha is scheduled to enlist in the Army military band on July 28. Before that, he will host a solo fan meeting on July 12 to spend time with fans ahead of his departure.

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.