'Exercise Enthusiast' Cha Eun-woo's Message from the Training Center
Cha Eun-woo (28, birth name Lee Dong-min), a member of the group Astro and an active actor, began his military service by entering the Army Training Center in Nonsan, Chungnam on the afternoon of the 28th of last month.
A day before his enlistment, Cha Eun-woo held a brief YouTube live broadcast where he revealed his short haircut to his fans, expressing, "I will go and return in good health. I wish you all luck in everything you do."
During his first weekend at the training center, Cha Eun-woo reportedly updated the group KakaoTalk chat with his fellow members about his current situation.
On the 3rd, Astro member Sanha (26, birth name Yoon San-ha) shared through the global fan platform Weverse, "On Saturday (the 2nd), our Cha Eun-woo hyung suddenly sent a message in the group chat, asking how MJ (31, birth name Kim Myung-jun) was doing and pleading for help."
He continued, "Even our physically strong Cha Eun-woo hyung is having a hard time," but added, "Still, it seems like he is adapting well."
Witnessing Cha Eun-woo at the Training Center… Attending 'Mass'
One netizen reported, "My boyfriend, who was already receiving education, told me the news about Cha Eun-woo today," and added, "Cha Eun-woo went to church today."
Furthermore, they recounted an anecdote where he remarked, "Please do not stare. I am a person," as people kept looking at him.
Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo is scheduled to serve in the Army Band after completing five weeks of basic military training.
Leading up to his enlistment, Cha Eun-woo has prepared various content, including a new solo album, the film 'First Ride,' and the Netflix series 'The Wonderfulls,' to minimize the void his fans might feel.
His expected discharge date is January 27, 2027. As of today (the 4th), there are 541 days left, but thanks to the works he has prepared in advance, it seems the perceived absence will not be long.
Image sources: youtube '차은우 chaeunwoo', x capture, instagram 'eunwo.o_c'
