ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo to Start Mandatory Military Service in July, Becoming the Second Member to Enlist

Cha Eunwoo of ASTRO to Join the Army Military Band

In a notable announcement, Cha Eunwoo, a member of the popular K-pop group ASTRO, has been formally accepted into South Korea’s Army Military Band. His military service is set to commence on July 28, 2025, as confirmed by his agency, Fantagio, on May 29. This information follows the official results released by the Military Manpower Administration regarding the band recruitment.

Service Details and Background

The 28-year-old star is the second ASTRO member to meet his military obligations, succeeding MJ, who completed his service in 2023. Cha Eunwoo initially submitted his application for the Army Military Band in late March and participated in an interview with the military band unit at the Ministry of National Defense.

Official Statement from Fantagio

Following the conclusion of the selection process, Fantagio released an official statement outlining the details of his enlistment:

“Cha Eun-woo applied to join the Army Military Band and received a final acceptance notice from the Military Manpower Administration today. He will enter the training center on July 28 and undergo basic military training before fulfilling his duty in the Army Military Band.”

“To prevent safety accidents due to congestion on the day of enlistment, the location and time of Cha Eun-woo’s enlistment will be kept private, and there will be no separate events held.”

Duration and Nature of Service

Cha Eunwoo will serve approximately 18 months, with an expected discharge anticipated in January 2027. His service will entail completing basic military training before he transitions to a specialized role within the military band, where he can leverage his musical talents and performance experience.

Upcoming Activities Before Enlistment

Before his enlistment, Cha Eunwoo has several commitments. He is set to perform in ASTRO’s fourth solo concert, titled The 4th ASTROAD [Stargraphy], scheduled for June 7-8 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. In addition, he is currently filming for the anticipated Netflix drama The Wonder Fools, in collaboration with actress Park Eun Bin, which is expected to debut in 2026.

Recent Endeavors and the Group’s Evolution

Cha Eunwoo has recently starred in the critically acclaimed thriller Wonderful World alongside Kim Nam Joo and made a guest appearance in IU’s music video for A Beautiful Person. Furthermore, he released his debut solo EP, Entity, in February.

Originally, ASTRO debuted as a six-member group in 2016. However, the band has undergone significant changes in recent years, with Rocky departing in February 2023 and the tragic passing of member Moonbin in April 2023. Currently, the group continues to perform as a four-member ensemble.

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