Cha Eun-woo, a member of the group ASTRO and an actor, took on the role of representative trainee at the Army training camp completion ceremony. His dignified appearance in military uniform and beret spread online and became a hot topic.
■ Cha Eun-woo leads as representative trainee
On September 2, at the completion ceremony held at the Army training camp in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, Cha Eun-woo led his fellow trainees. Dressed in Army uniform and a beret, and wearing a microphone, he stood before the trainees and confidently proclaimed, “Reporting. Trainee Lee Dong-min has completed his training. Thus, I report. Loyalty.”
■ “Sorry, son”… Cha Eun-woo’s popularity drives moms to action
After the ceremony, Cha Eun-woo’s appearance spread across various online communities and social media platforms. Testimonials from the trainees’ families also became a hot topic. One netizen, identifying as a trainee’s parent, humorously recounted, “Moms were all busy searching for Cha Eun-woo. After pinning the private badge on their sons, they all rushed towards Cha Eun-woo’s direction, then returned to say, ‘Sorry, son.'”
Netizens responded with comments like “It’s like he’s filming a movie by himself,” “He looks dignified and spirited,” and “His voice is impressive.”
■ Cha Eun-woo continues service in the military band… When is the discharge?
Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo entered the Nonsan Army training center on July 28 and, after completing basic military training, continues his service in the Army military band. He is scheduled to be discharged on January 27, 2027.
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