The current situation of ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo (28, birth name Lee Dong-min) at the army training center has been disclosed.
A photo posted on the army training center's website on the 13th, titled 'Trainee Sketch,' shows Cha Eun-woo sitting with the company commander's trainee insignia. In the photo, Cha Eun-woo is gazing straight ahead with a stiff expression, his hands resting on his knees.
Cha Eun-woo entered the army training center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on the 28th of last month. After completing basic military training, he is expected to serve in the army band, fulfilling his defense duty. His scheduled discharge date is January 27, 2027.
Earlier, on the 4th, ASTRO member Yoon San-ha shared details about Cha Eun-woo's adjustment to training through a fan communication platform.
Member Yoon San-ha noted, "On Saturday, Eun-woo hyung sent a message to the group chat asking, 'How did MJ (Myung-jun) endure this? Please save me.' Even though he is physically fit, it seems to be quite challenging. However, it appears he is adjusting well."
Sightings of Cha Eun-woo have also been reported in online communities. A netizen, A, said, "While serving as a cook, I saw him washing dishes. He was working hard. Even with a buzz cut, he's so handsome that I looked away when our eyes met." Another account mentioned, "When people kept staring at him in the military, a drill instructor reportedly said, 'Please don't stare. He's a person.'"