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Cha Eun-woo
Cha Eun-woo (차은우, born Lee Dong-min on March 30, 1997) is the rare Korean entertainer who has built two fully realized careers at once. As a member of ASTRO since their February 2016 debut, and as a solo artist with 676.9K monthly Spotify listeners, he operates in music without sacrificing momentum on screen. With 47 million Instagram followers, he ranks among the most-followed Korean actors alive.
His acting resume covers eight years and multiple genres: the coming-of-age film My Brilliant Life (2014), romance drama Gangnam Beauty (2018), sageuk Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), the mega-hit True Beauty (2020-2021), Island (2022-2023), and A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023-2024). Wonderful World (2024) marked a shift toward darker, more emotionally demanding material.
As a solo musician, his EP Entity (2024) introduced a sound that leaned into R&B and sophisticated pop, distancing him from the group's earlier boyish aesthetic. His second mini-album ELSE followed in 2025.
Off screen, Cha Eun-woo is one of Korea's most in-demand brand ambassadors: global deals with Dior, Burberry, Chaumet, and Calvin Klein, plus endorsements with 13 different brands domestically in 2024 alone. Madame Tussauds included him in their Hot 100 list in 2025.
In 2026, he stars in The WONDERfools alongside Park Eun-bin on Netflix, directed by Yoo In-sik. He is signed to Fantagio and began mandatory military service in 2025, due for discharge in January 2027.
1 articles8 creditsDebut: February 23, 2016Korean
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Discography
2024
EntityEP
Solo Artist
Filmography
2026
The WONDERfoolsK-Drama
Lee Woon-jung
2024
Wonderful WorldK-Drama
Kwon Sun-yul
2023
A Good Day to Be a DogK-Drama
Jin Seo-won
2020
True BeautyK-Drama
Lee Su-ho
2019
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryungK-Drama
Lee Rim / Crown Prince Chung
Brand Partnerships
2024
DiorEndorsement
Global AmbassadorDior
2024
BurberryEndorsement
Global Ambassador
Fans Also Ask
Who is Cha Eun-woo?
Cha Eun-woo (차은우), born Lee Dong-min on March 30, 1997, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the boy group ASTRO under Fantagio, debuted in 2016, and is known for True Beauty (2020), Wonderful World (2024), and his solo EP Entity (2024). He has 47 million Instagram followers.
What dramas is Cha Eun-woo known for?
Cha Eun-woo is best known for True Beauty (tvN, 2020-2021), where he played Lee Su-ho. Other notable roles include Gangnam Beauty (2018), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023-2024), and Wonderful World (2024). In 2026, he stars in Netflix's The WONDERfools.
What brands does Cha Eun-woo endorse?
Cha Eun-woo is a global ambassador for luxury brands Dior, Burberry, Chaumet, and Calvin Klein. In 2024, he appeared in commercials for 13 different brands in South Korea, reflecting his status as one of Korea's most commercially powerful entertainers.
Is Cha Eun-woo in the military?
Yes. Cha Eun-woo began mandatory military service in 2025 and is expected to be discharged in January 2027. His 2026 Netflix drama The WONDERfools was filmed prior to enlistment. Fantagio and his official channels remain active during this period.
What solo music has Cha Eun-woo released?
Cha Eun-woo debuted as a solo artist with the EP Entity in 2024 under Fantagio, followed by his second mini-album ELSE in 2025. His solo music leans toward R&B and polished pop, distinct from ASTRO's group sound. He has 676.9K monthly listeners on Spotify.
