ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo enlists in military, sparks viral buzz with iconic buzz cut photos
Cha Eunwoo officially enlisted on July 28. His agency, Fantagio, confirmed he’ll complete basic training first, then serve in the military band.
The day before, Cha Eunwoo went live to share brief thoughts with fans.
“It’s crazy to think that this day has finally come. This is my shortest hair since I was 2 or 3. I’ll come back healthy. I hope you all have good luck in everything you do.”
— Cha Eunwoo
Photos of his fresh military buzz cut quickly spread online, highlighting his visuals even with the new look.
A photo shared by a soldier’s mother in the Military Son Parents Naver cafe blew up. She accidentally caught Cha Eunwoo in her camera while looking for her own son.
“I was trying to find my son, whom I lost sight of in an instant, and while I was trying to find him again, Cha Eunwoo suddenly appeared in my camera lens! Sorry, son!”
— Mother of soldier, Military Son Parents Naver cafe
Netizens joked they’d do the same if in her place, praising how easily Eunwoo stood out even among soldiers.
Comments include:
- “You’ve got to let it go for her this once..LOL.”
- “I’m sure her son didn’t come into focus…”
- “He shines even more among all the military cuts LOL.”
- “I couldn’t find my brother for the longest time…but I could find Cha Eunwoo in an instant!”
