Cha Eunwoo Military Enlistment Date and Discharge Details Announced

It is a bittersweet day for AROHAs and fans of Cha Eunwoo as his military enlistment details have been out. The ASTRO member applied for the military band earlier this month, and the results of the test were revealed today, May 29.

While it may be disheartening for some fans, this news is hardly a surprise. His agency, Fantagio, revealed that he will enlist in the military in July if his application for the military band is accepted.

On May 29, it was confirmed that the beloved singer and actor will begin his mandatory military service this summer. The Military Manpower Administration announced that Cha Eunwoo’s application for the Army band was accepted, and he will enlist in the military on July 28, 2025. He is expected to complete his military service on January 27, 2027.

After undergoing basic military training at a designated center, Cha Eunwoo will fulfill his duties as a member of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Military Band. This special unit allows individuals with musical and performance talents to contribute to the military through artistic activities. 

As is standard practice for celebrity enlistments, Fantagio will likely keep the exact location and time of his enlistment private to prevent overcrowding and ensure safety. There will be no special public ceremonies for Cha Eunwoo’s military enlistment.

The “True Beauty” actor had previously applied for this specialized band and recently received his acceptance notice. He is the second ASTRO member after MJ to enlist in the military, member Jinjin is also scheduled to enlist this year.

Before his enlistment, Cha Eunwoo had been actively involved in various projects, including the upcoming Netflix series “The WONDERfools” and the film “First Ride.” He is also scheduled to perform in ASTRO’s upcoming concert, “The 4th ASTROAD [Stargraphy],” on June 7-8. In addition, he will star alongside IU in her music video for her third remake album. Cha Eunwoo will likely film content, variety show appearances, and more for fans to watch in his absence.