Cha Eun-woo opened the APEC stage with top-tier English skills… "Still handsome even without his uniform," internet user admiration
Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo (real name Lee Dong-min) stood on the world stage even during his military service. At the welcome dinner of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, he made a surprise appearance as the host, capturing the world leaders with his advanced English and his still sculpted visuals.
On the 29th at the Lahan Hotel in Gyeongju, 21 heads of state attended the APEC summit welcome dinner. At that event, Cha Eun-woo appeared in a neat suit rather than his military uniform and delivered fluent opening remarks in English, instantly dominating the scene.
He smiled, saying, "I never imagined I would stand here as the host," and soon led the mood with natural English hosting. He smoothly connected G-Dragon's performance on the same stage with the cultural session that linked the world leaders, showing both his responsibility as a K-pop star and as a soldier.
Event officials praised him, saying "Cha Eun-woo's pronunciation and demeanor were both perfect. He was suitable as the master of ceremonies for a diplomatic event."
Cha Eun-woo is currently assigned to the army band, serving as a private in the Ministry of National Defense's support unit. Dispatched to support the event, he was spotted moving with security guards in his military uniform, which already heated up online. Community posts continued with praise such as "Seeing him in uniform in person feels unreal," "Even from afar his small face stands out," and "It looks like a photo spread rather than a uniform." Even officials who attended the event could not hide their admiration, saying "He looks better in person than on camera."
Cha Eun-woo's APEC appearance sparked explosive reactions on social media and online communities. "Is he really a soldier? He was basically main MC level at a diplomatic event." "Still handsome even without his uniform." "They said he was a model trainee during basic training, and now he's a representative face of Korea." "His mental composure shows no nerves even in front of world leaders, as expected of Cha Eun-woo." Some fans cheered his activities, saying, "APEC hosting, a movie release, even preparing an album… truly 'the busiest soldier.'"
Cha Eun-woo enlisted in the army band on July 28 and was recognized for his exemplary attitude, being selected as a company-level model trainee during basic training. He is currently active at Ministry of National Defense events and state ceremonial stages.
The film he appears in, "First Ride," opened on the 29th, and on Nov. 21 he is scheduled to release his mini album 2 "ELSE." "Whether he wears a uniform or a suit, Cha Eun-woo is still Cha Eun-woo." "His confidence that doesn't falter on the world stage — this is why he's not just a 'face genius' but a 'demeanor genius,'" reactions are exploding. His presence, which shone before world leaders, has once again set the online world ablaze.
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