ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo wows in uniform as military training photos surface

Cha Eun-woo / Captured from Cha's social media, Army Training Center’s official website

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo’s life in military training has been revealed, sparking buzz online.

On Wednesday, the Army Training Center’s official website released recent photos of Cha, who enlisted late last month. In the images, he sits in perfect posture while wearing his uniform, exuding a dignified presence. Even in fatigues, his sharp features stood out, living up to his nickname of “face genius.”

Fans who saw the update left playful comments. “He looks like a model in anything,” “It’s like a movie scene,” “Looking forward to his military drama filmography,” “Feels like he went to shoot a K-drama” and “Discharge him immediately," they wrote.

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His fellow ASTRO members have also shared tidbits about his time in training.

“On Saturday, Eun-woo suddenly messaged our group chat asking MJ how he got through (military service) and telling us to save him. Even with his good stamina, it must be tough. But it seems like he’s adapting well," band member Yoon San-ha recently said on a fan communication platform, hinting at the intensity of the training.

Cha applied for the Ministry of National Defense’s military band in May, was accepted and entered the Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on July 28. After completing basic training, he will serve in the military band until his scheduled discharge on Jan. 27, 2027.

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