CHA EUNWOO (ASTRO) Profile and Facts:
CHA EUNWOO (차은우) is a member of ASTRO, an actor, model, and soloist under Fantagio. He debuted in ASTRO on February 23rd, 2016 and made his acting debut in 2014 as a minor role in the film ‘My Palpitating Life’. He made his solo debut on February 15, 2024 with the mini album Entity.
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Stage Name: CHA EUNWOO (차은우)
Birth Name: Lee Dong-min (이동민)
Birthday: March 30th, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 73 kg (161 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Korean
CHA EUNWOO Facts
Family & Education:
– He was born in Sabon, Gunpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– Family: Parents, a younger brother named Lee Dong-hwi (born in 1999).
– His family has a pet dog named Dongdongie, a female Bichon Frise (photo).
– During elementary school, when he was in the 4th grade, he studied English in Tagaytay, Philippines.
– He attended Suri Middle School, then Suri High School.
– From 2013 to 2016 he attended Hanlim Multi Arts High School.
– He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University, Acting Major (Bachelor degree).
Skills & Likes:
– Specialities: Swimming, Guitar, Violin, Piano, DJ-ing.
– He can play the Piano, Guitar, Flute and Violin.
– He participated in writing the lyrics for ASTRO‘s summer single “No, I Don’t” alongside JinJin and Rocky.
– Jinjin revealed he & Eunwoo are the best English speakers among ASTRO.
– When asked what he’s bad at, Eunwoo said he thinks he’s bad at relationships.
– Hobbies: Watching movies, listening to music, and playing the piano.
– Eunwoo likes to watch midnight movies alone, play with his tablet and watch performance videos on Youtube.
– He said he loves wearing tank tops in good weather especially during the summertime.
– His favorite color is Blue.
– He likes to eat at night.
– Eunwoo’s favorite soccer team is Real Madrid.
Personal Traits & Role Models:
– His nickname is “Morning Alarm” because he always wakes up earlier and starts waking up the rest of the members.
– Eunwoo’s other nickname is “White Tee Guy” (because during Breathless era, he always wore white t-shirts).
– He’s also called “Face Genius” (meaning someone who has a crazily handsome face).
– Eunwoo’s considered to be the smartest member.
– His personality may seems chic, but according to those around him, he is very loyal.
– Eunwoo revealed that when he was growing up, his mom would often tell him “You’re not good-looking” and she constantly reminded him “Don’t be vain” in order to make him remain a humble person (Fan Meeting “Just One 10 Minute”, October 26th 2019, The Philippines).
– His role models are actor and singer 5urprise‘s Seo Kang Jun and EXO.
Career:
– In 2014 he appeared in a movie: “My Brilliant Life” as an imaginary teenage healthy version of Song Hyekyo & Kang Dongwon’s son – Ahreum.
– In 2014 he appeared in KBS 9 AM/PM News “Hallyu Star & Gangnam Style: Trainee Interview” with MOONBIN, ROCKY, and JINJIN.
– He is the 4th trainee that was officially introduced with Photo Test Cut by Fantagio iTeen.
– Eunwoo debuted in ASTRO, under Fantagio, on February 23, 2016, with the EP Spring Up.
– He was part of the staff of Law of the Jungle in New Caledonia (2016).
– Eunwoo was a host of Show! Music Core alongside Kim Sae-ron, Lee Soo-min and Xiyeon from 2016 to 2018.
– In 2016, he starred in the web drama “My Romantic Some Recipe”.
– He was a host of MBC Gayo Daejejeon from 2017 to 2019.
– From January to March 2020, he was a regular cast for the SBS basketball reality show “Handsome Tigers”.
– In April 2020 Eunwoo became a regular cast for “Master in the House”, until June 2021.
– Cha Eunwoo has appeared in music videos for Hello Venus‘s “Mysterious” (2017) and Urban Zakapa‘s “You’re The Reason” (2018).
– He acted in several K dramas such as “Hit the Top” (2017), “Sweet Revenge” (2017), “My ID is Gangnam Beauty” (2018), “Top Management”(2018), “Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung”(2019), “True Beauty” (2020), “Island”(2022), “Wonderful World” (2024).
– On October 27, 2023 Eunwoo became the first artist to receive the Global Icon Award at MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
– He made his solo debut on February 15, 2024 with the mini album Entity.
– In 2024, he held his first solo concert, Just One 10 Minute [Mystery Elevator], with stops in South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Hongkong, Brazil and Mexico.
– Due to demand, starting June 29, 2024 he held a 2nd concert tour, called Just One 10 Minute [Mystery Elevator Encore].
– From December 2024, to February 2025 he was a cast of the reality show Rented in Finland.
Endorsements:
– In 2013 he participated in “Mr.Pizza’s iTeen Audition Promotional Model” with Moonbin.
– Between 2014 – 2015 he was the face of the Korean cosmetics company “Shara Shara”.
– In January 2017, Eunwoo became an exclusive model for the shoe brand Bluemountain Korea.
– In February 2017, he become a muse for the American luxury clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger.
– In 2021 Eunwoo became a brand ambassador for the British luxury fashion house Burberry.
– In December 2022 he was officially announced as a brand ambassador for Dior.
– He is a brand ambassador for Skechers, Ricola, Cornetto (Southeast Asia), Shinhan Bank, etc.
– As of February 2025, Cha Eun-woo has a total of 93 endorsements.
Other Facts:
– He is friends with Mingyu, The8, DK, Jungkook, Jaehyun, Bambam and Yugyeom, they are in a group chat, (97 liners).
– Eunwoo also mentioned he’s close friends with 5urprise‘s Seo Kang Jun.
– If he wasn’t a singer, he would be a teacher, doctor, or an anchor.
– Out of ASTRO members he’d date JinJin if he was a girl (“Astro Idol Party” January 09, 2017).
– In April 2019, Eunwoo donated ₩10 million to help support the victims of the Sokcho Fire.
– In November 2019, he donated ₩10 million to the “Junior Love Academic Support Fund”.
– In February 2020, he donated ₩30 million to help those affected by COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.
– In July 2023, Eunwoo donated ₩10 million for the Ice Bucket Challenge campaign.
– He participated in several other auctions and found raising campaigns.
– Cha Eunwoo is set to enlist on July 29, 2025.
– CHA EUNWOO’s Ideal Type: A girl that’s curious, wise and intelligent.
Dramas:
The WONDERfools | Netflix, 2025 – Lee Woon-Jeong
Wonderful World | MBC, 2024 – Kwon Seon-Yul
A Good Day To Be a Dog / 오늘도 사랑스럽개 | 2023 – Jin Seo Won
Island / 아일랜드 | OCN, 2022 – John / Yohan / Kang Chan Hyuk
True Beauty / 여신강림 | tvN, 2020 – Lee Suho
Soul Plate / 소울플레이트 | 2019 – Angel Raviel
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung / 신입사관 구해령 | MBC, 2019 – Prince Yirim / Maehwa
Top Management / 탑매니지먼트 | YouTube Red, 2018 – Woo Yeonwoo
My ID is Gangnam Beauty / 내 아이디는 강남미인 | jTBC, 2018 – Do Kyung Seok
Sweet Revenge / 복수노트 | Oksusu, 2017
Hit the Top / 최고의 한방 | KBS2, 2017 – MJ
My Romantic Some Recipe / 마이로맨 썸 레시피 | Naver TV, 2016
To Be Continued / 투 비 컨티뉴드 | Naver TV, 2015
Movies:
Decibel / 데시벨 | 2022 – Jeon Tae Ryong
The Great Battle / 안시성 | 2018 – Border soldier
My Brilliant Life / 두근두근 내 인생 | 2014 – Healthy Han Ah Reum
Awards:
2017 9th MTN Broadcast Advertising Festival | CF Male Star Award (N/A)
2018 11th Korea Drama Awards | Best New Actor (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2018 11th Korea Drama Awards | Hallyu Star Award (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2018 3rd Indonesian Television Awards | Special Award – Person of the Year (N/A)
2018 3rd Asia Artist Awards | Rising Star Award (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2018 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards | Most Searched Rookie Actor (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2018 Korea First Brand Awards | Male Idol-Actor Award (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2018 Korea First Brand Awards | Male Commercial Model Award (N/A)
2019 14th Annual Soompi Awards | Breakout Actor (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2019 1st iQiyi Entertainment Awards | Most Charming Actor (My ID is Gangnam Beauty)
2019 MBC Drama Awards | Excellence Award for an Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Drama (Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung)
2019 MBC Drama Awards | Best Couple Award (with Shin Se-kyung) (Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung)
2020 Newsis K-EXPO 2020 | Seoul Tourism Organization CEO Award (N/A)
2020 14th SBS Entertainment Awards | Rookie Award (Master In The House)
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