ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo has captured attention with his latest appearance while serving in the military. The Korean drama "True Beauty" star has been highlighted by netizens for his striking appearance with chubby cheeks and a curvy figure.
Many netizens were shocked after seeing a post shared by female musician Shin Sua on Friday (July 24, 2026). She shared a selfie with Cha Eun Woo backstage at a concert by the South Korean Ministry of Defense's traditional music group.
As is known, Cha Eun Woo serves as a corporal in the South Korean Ministry of Defense's military band unit. The actor frequently performs alongside military band members, showcasing his singing talents.
In the photo caption, Shin Sua recounted how she met the actor-idol she'd admired since high school. The South Korean traditional haegeum musician was performing with Cha Eun Woo on stage.
"With Corporal Lee Dong Min, I've liked him since I was in 1st grade of high school. It all started with a chance meeting... It's truly an honor and a great joy to be able to stand on the same stage with him "
"Thank you so much for taking a selfie and letting me take a photo with you. I'm a successful fan!" Shin Sua wrote in the caption. The post immediately became a hot topic on Korean community forums. Many netizens highlighted Cha Eun Woo's style, wearing a white traditional costume with short hair.
Unlike his pre-military appearance, Cha Eun Woo's cheeks now appear chubby. His physique also appears larger and fuller. He is suspected of bulking, or gaining weight, and weight training to build muscle mass.
Cha Eun Woo has long been nicknamed "Face Genius" due to his perceived flawless, above-average good looks. According to South Korean plastic surgeons, Cha Eun Woo's facial features are often used as inspiration by men looking to change their appearance.
However, many netizens believe Cha Eun Woo's visual appeal has "disappeared" due to his weight gain. On the other hand, netizens have a negative view because Cha Eun Woo was caught up in a tax evasion scandal earlier this year.
"He makes money with his looks, but after ruining his image with the tax evasion scandal, he should at least take care of her appearance. This just proves that no matter how handsome or beautiful someone is, they will lose their appeal if they gain weight," commented one netizen.
"I don't know if it's because he's gained weight or my perception of his has changed, he doesn't give me the same impression as before," wrote another netizen on a Korean community forum.
Meanwhile, Cha Eun Woo was confirmed to have undergone baptism during his military service. A Fantagio Entertainment representative confirmed the news of his official conversion to Catholicism.
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