ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo is proving that even military service can’t dim his star power! The singer and actor, currently serving in the Republic of Korea Army Band since July 28, 2025, recently made headlines for hosting the APEC Summit Welcome Dinner Cultural Performance held on October 30 at the Lahan Select Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Gyeongju. The crowd was packed with government officials and business leaders, all of whom were stunned by Cha Eunwoo’s hosting charm.
📰 Cha Eunwoo hosts cultural performance at Gala Dinner
“Actor Cha Eunwoo is hosting the welcome gala dinner for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit”#CHAEUNWOO #차은우 #이동민#チャウヌ #车银优 #ชาอึนอู #車銀優 pic.twitter.com/2zU7uLZux1
— CHA EUNWOO 차은우 INTERNATIONAL (@ChaEunwooINTL) October 31, 2025
According to reports from South Korean media outlets, the APEC Summit Preparatory Planning Committee formally requested Cha Eunwoo’s participation from the Ministry of National Defense earlier this month. And while it’s uncommon for men in the military to host an event, the Ministry still approved of it due to the event’s value in promoting national interests and civil-military cooperation.
The government’s APEC Summit Committee requested the Ministry of National Defense for Cha Eunwoo to take part as the event’s host
The approval was granted in accordance with relevant regulations for the purpose of promoting national interests & civil-military cooperation#차은우 pic.twitter.com/TKF1gKTrLC
— CHA EUNWOO Military Progress (@ofcitseunwoo) October 31, 2025
The evening was further elevated with BIGBANG’s G-Dragon performing as a special guest, in addition to BTS’ RM, who gave a powerful speech about arts and creative people. Cha Eunwoo, often praised for his visuals and professionalism, continues to impress fans even during his service! With a new mini-album “ELSE” and a freshly released movie “The First Ride,” Cha Eunwoo proves that even in uniform, he’s still South Korea’s most magnetic star.
