On Monday, July 28, singer-actor Cha Eun‑woo, who is a member of the K-pop boy band ASTRO, formally started his necessary military service. After five weeks of basic training at a boot camp, the 28-year-old will join the Korean Army’s brass band, according to his label Fantagio.

Eun-woo gave supporters a touching YouTube broadcast on Sunday night prior to his enlistment. He described the encounter as “surreal.” He grinned and said, “This is the shortest my hair’s been since I was a toddler,” sporting a buzzcut. “I will be back safe and healthy,” he told supporters. I hope you all have the finest possible life.

Eun-woo shared a few photos with ASTRO members and Moon Sua, the late Moonbin’s sister, as his final post prior to enlistment, and they bid him a tearful farewell. The internet was ablaze with rumors of BTS’s Jungkook surreptitiously coming to South Korea to meet Cha Eun-woo prior to his enlistment, amid the deluge of fan tributes and popular hashtags. The two are frequently spotted together at events and get-togethers, demonstrating their close friendship.

For Arohas (ASTRO’s followers), who have followed Eun-woo through his numerous successful chapters, his enlisting is a moment of mixed emotions. From his main parts in dramas like True Beauty and Island to his charting albums and fan-favorite OSTs.

Despite temporarily removing himself from the spotlight, Eun-woo will not entirely vanish. Alongside Park Eun-bin, he has filmed for the Netflix Original drama The WONDERfools. ‘First Ride’ is another movie that will be released this year, which will be his feature debut.

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He even performed a version of “Free” from the popular Netflix movie “KPop Demon Hunters” prior to enlisting. The cover has gained a lot of popularity.

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Cha Eun-woo is the latest in a long line of Korean celebrities, including fellow superstars like members of BTS, to complete their national duty. After serving his time, the singer-actor is anticipated to return in early 2027.