Singer-actor Cha Eun-woo has officially begun his mandatory military service.

🎖️ Cha Eun-woo enters Army training center today

On July 28, Cha Eun-woo enlisted in the Republic of Korea Army. He entered the Nonsan Training Center, where he will undergo basic military training before serving as a member of the military band.

📹 "Cut my hair—I'm ready to go"

On July 27, the day before enlistment, Cha Eun-woo greeted fans via a YouTube live stream. Sporting a freshly cropped haircut, he said, "I cut my hair like this. I'll stay healthy and come back safely."

💬 "It feels strange… but it's real"

He touched his hair repeatedly during the stream, adding, "This is probably the shortest my hair has been since I was two or three years old. It feels surreal. I can't believe this day has come for me too."

👋 Sending love to fans before departure

Wanting to personally reassure fans, Cha Eun-woo said, "I wanted to say goodbye before I go. Let's meet again when I'm stronger, both physically and mentally. I'll be back soon!"

🗓️ Discharge scheduled for January 27, 2027

During his military hiatus, fans can still look forward to his upcoming Netflix series The Wonderfuls and new music releases that were prepared in advance.