On June 28, Cha Eun Woo — the 28-year-old “face genius” from K-pop group ASTRO — enlisted, entering the Nonsan Training Center for basic military training before being assigned to an army unit. The night before, he did a YouTube live broadcast to reveal his buzz-cut soldier hairstyle, frequently touching his head and exclaiming, “I guess I would have this day too, it’s amazing. This is the shortest haircut I’ve had since I was 2 or 3 years old.” He shared that he would leave three gifts for fans: a new album, a movie, and a drama, saying, “I’ll come back healthy and safe. I wish everyone the best of luck in everything you do.”
During the live broadcast, Cha Eun Woo shared that he had a meal with ASTRO members and his late teammate Moonbin’s younger sister — Billlie member Suhye — saying, “It was supposed to be just with the members, but it got bigger and bigger. Managers, people from advertising, and Suhye all came.” In the photos, their faces are flushed from drinking; Cha Eun Woo said they had red wine and whisky. He admitted that he hadn’t shaved his head yet at that time and felt embarrassed to let his teammates see him with a buzz cut, so he only shaved after the gathering, then went home to enjoy a farewell drink with his parents and brother.
Having debuted for 9 years, Cha Eun Woo looked back on the past and expressed anticipation for military service: “Thank you for spending my twenties and my ‘first act’ together with me. I’m curious and excited about what I’ll be like when I’m discharged and in my thirties. Thank you all, and please continue to support me when I return.” Fans flooded him with encouragement like “Come back healthy!” and praised how good he still looks, saying “You look handsome even with a buzz cut.”
During the live broadcast, Cha Eun Woo shared that he had a meal with ASTRO members and his late teammate Moonbin’s younger sister — Billlie member Suhye — saying, “It was supposed to be just with the members, but it got bigger and bigger. Managers, people from advertising, and Suhye all came.” In the photos, their faces are flushed from drinking; Cha Eun Woo said they had red wine and whisky. He admitted that he hadn’t shaved his head yet at that time and felt embarrassed to let his teammates see him with a buzz cut, so he only shaved after the gathering, then went home to enjoy a farewell drink with his parents and brother.
Having debuted for 9 years, Cha Eun Woo looked back on the past and expressed anticipation for military service: “Thank you for spending my twenties and my ‘first act’ together with me. I’m curious and excited about what I’ll be like when I’m discharged and in my thirties. Thank you all, and please continue to support me when I return.” Fans flooded him with encouragement like “Come back healthy!” and praised how good he still looks, saying “You look handsome even with a buzz cut.”