The member and actor of Astro Chais Eunwoo received an official acceptance in the military band of the South Korea Army and will begin his mandatory military service on July 28, 2025. His fantastic agency confirmed the news on May 29 after the military administration of the workforce announced the results of the band’s recruitment selections.
The 28 -year -old star will become the second member of Astro to fulfill military obligations, following MJ who completed his service in 2023. CHA EUNWOO initially applied For the Army Military Band at the end of March and has undergone adequate procedures including an interview with the unit of the military band of the Ministry of National Defense.
Fantagio has issued an official declaration that explains the enrollment process.
“CHA EUN-Woo has applied to join the Army Military Band and today received a final acceptance notice from the military administration.
“To prevent safety accidents due to congestion on the day of enrollment, the position and time of the Arola of Chage Eun-Woo will be kept private and there will be no separate events,” he continued.
CHA EUNWOO will serve about 18 months in the military band, with a date of discharge expected around January 2027. Before starting its service, it will first complete the basic military training in a designated training center, then it will move on to its specialized role within the military band where she can use its music background and performance.
The star has several commitments before his departure. He will participate in the fourth solo concert of Astro “The 4th crazy [Stargraphy]“Scheduled for 7 to 8 June at the Inspire Arena of Incheon. Furthermore, he is currently turning the next Netflix drama” The Wonder Fools “together with the actress Park Eun Bin, which should be previewed in 2026.
CHA EUNWOO recently appeared in the acclaimed thriller “Wonderful World” with Kim Nam Joo and made an apparition for guests in the Ei music video for “A Beautiful Person”. He also published his debut in the solo “entity” in February.
Astro originally debuted as a group of six members in 2016, but the band has faced changes in recent years. Rocky left in February 2023 and the member Moonbin died tragically in April 2023. The group currently continues as an ensemble of four members.
