Cha Eun-woo made a surprise appearance at APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation).
On Oct. 31, 2025, MBC News Channel posted a video titled "Cha Eun-woo as master of ceremonies, G-Dragon performance, Edward Lee cooking.. APEC leaders' dinner K-culture cultural performance H/L [On-site PLAY]".
Cha Eun-woo's surprise appearance that day drew even more attention. On the 30th, eyewitness accounts titled 'Cha Eun-woo spotted at the APEC site' were repeatedly posted on online communities. Cha Eun-woo is known to have been dispatched to Gyeongju to support APEC summit events as a private first class belonging to the Ministry of National Defense's work support unit.
In the released video, Cha Eun-woo drew attention as he entered the venue wearing a military uniform. With a dignified posture, steady steps and unchanged sculpted looks, he instantly captured the attention of those on site. On-site officials expressed admiration, saying, "Even from a distance, his small face and proportions stood out."
Meanwhile, after taking off his uniform and donning a neat suit, Cha Eun-woo, who took the microphone, said, "I never imagined I would be in this position as a host," and immediately captured attention by conducting the event in fluent, high-level English.
Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo, who enlisted in the Army band in July, was recognized for his diligent attitude to the extent that he was selected as a company commander trainee during his time at the training center, and he is currently serving in the Ministry of National Defense's work support unit.
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