ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo Stuns Fans with First Army Training Photo—Updates on His Life After Enlistment

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo’s life in the military has finally been revealed, sending fans into a frenzy online.

On the 13th, the Army Training Center’s official website shared the latest photos of Cha Eun-woo, instantly becoming a hot topic across social media.

In the released images, Cha Eun-woo sits upright in his military uniform, exuding a dignified and disciplined aura. Even in standard-issue fatigues, his striking features shine through, living up to his reputation as a true “face genius”—a nickname fans have lovingly given him for his visuals.

Fans who saw the update couldn’t hide their excitement, leaving witty and affectionate comments such as, “He looks like a model in anything,” “It’s like a scene from a movie,” “Can’t wait to see his military drama filmography,” “It looks like he’s filming a drama in the army,” and “Let him discharge immediately!”



Cha Eun-woo’s fellow ASTRO members have also shared updates about his time in training. Recently, Yoon San-ha revealed on a fan communication platform, “On Saturday, Eun-woo suddenly messaged our group chat asking, ‘MJ, how did you get through military service? Please save me!’ Even our strong Eun-woo hyung seems to be finding it tough. Still, it looks like he’s adapting well.” His words hint at the intense training Cha Eun-woo is currently undergoing.

Cha Eun-woo enlisted at the Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on the 28th of last month after being accepted into the Ministry of National Defense’s military band this past May. After completing basic training, he will serve as a member of the Army band. His expected discharge date is January 27, 2027.

Photo Credit: Cha Eun-woo, Army Training Center website, Xportsnews

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Jeong Mingyeong. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.