Cha Eun Woo (Astro) Profile

With a wide range of talents, Cha Eunwoo has taken the entertainment industry by storm! Not only has he mastered singing, rapping and dancing, but he has also proven that he is an outstanding actor. Since his debut, Cha Eunwoo has captured millions of hearts and secured a place as one of South Korea's most versatile talents. With a growing fan base following him every step of the way, he has a following of several million fans on Instagram alone.

We invite you to take a look inside Cha Eunwoo's remarkable career - from his humble beginnings as a member of the K-pop boy band Astro to his glittering performances as an acclaimed actor.

• BIOGRAPHY
• ASTRO
• DISCOGRAPHY
• SONGWRITING CREDITS
• FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
• ILLUSTRATION
• AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
• ENGAGEMENT
• FUN FACTS
• OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE

BIOGRAPHY

Cha Eunwoo (Korean: 차은우), born March 30, 1997, is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is also known by his real name Lee Dong Min (이동민). Cha Eunwoo was born in Gunpo, South Korea and grew up in a musical family. He became interested in the performing arts at an early age and began his career as a model. Cha Eunwoo completed his education at Suri Middle School and Hanlim Multi Art School. He then enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University for acting. Cha Eunwoo was first discovered due to his remarkable looks and artistic skills. His modeling appearances and acting talent made him a promising talent at a young age.

When Cha Eunwoo decided to further pursue his ambitions in the entertainment industry, he joined Fantagio Entertainment's trainee program. There he received intensive training in the areas of singing, dancing, acting and entertainment. During his time as a trainee, Cha honed his skills and worked hard to improve in various areas of the entertainment industry. He underwent intensive training to perfect his talents and prepare for his debut. As part of the trainee program, Cha Eunwoo attended numerous auditions for the opportunity to debut as a member of a future boy band. His skills and potential impressed the decision makers at Fantagio Entertainment.

Finally, the moment came when Cha Eunwoo made his dreams come true. In 2016, he was officially introduced as a member of the boy band Astro. His charisma, looks, and versatile skills contributed to the group's success and helped them quickly make a name for themselves in the K-pop industry. Cha Eunwoo's path to Astro was the result of hard work, dedication and talent. Through his training, determination and passion, he has managed to establish himself as one of the outstanding artists in the Korean entertainment industry.

ASTRO

Cha Eunwoo has already enjoyed continuous success with Astro over the years. The boy band reached number 4 in the Circle Charts with their debut album “Spring Up” and always stayed in the top 5 afterwards. In recent years, Astro has also regularly occupied number 1.

• Astro officially debuted on February 23, 2016 under the Fantagio Entertainment label.
• Astro released a number of successful albums such as "Summer Vibes" (2016), "Winter Dream" (2016), "Dream Part.01" (2017) and others.
• The group won numerous awards including the Newcomer Award at the Asia Artist Awards and the Golden Disk Awards.
• Successful singles include "Breathless", "Confession", "Crazy Sexy Cool" and "All Night".

You can find out more about Astro here!

DISCOGRAPHY

Not only as a member of Astro, Cha Eunwoo has released numerous hits. He has also released a few songs as a solo artist in recent years. From infectious pop tracks to soulful ballads, his discography offers a diverse selection of songs that capture the hearts of his fans worldwide. He has also lent his voice to many of the soundtracks of his own dramas. In 2023 he released his first solo mini album “Entity”".

YEAR	SONG
2018	"Rainbow Falling" (Gangnam Beauty OST Part 7)
2018	"Together" (Top Management OST)
2019	"Please Remember" (Rookie Historian Goo Haeryung OST Part 6)
2021	"Love So Fine" (True Beauty OST Part 8)
2021	“Don't Cry, My Love” (Under the Oak Tree OST)
2022	"Focus On Me" (The Villainess Is a Marionette OST)
2022	"Love Sailing" (Decibel OST)
2023	"Jealousy" (A Good Day to Be a Dog OST)
2024	Entity (1st Mini Album)

SONGWRITING CREDITS

In February 2024, Cha Eunwoo (I.D 10014154) was officially registered with KOMCA (The Korea Music Copyright Association) with 15 songs registered to his name.

FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY

Cha Eunwoo showed great interest in acting during his time as a trainee at Fantagio Entertainment. His strong acting talent was noticed by his coaches and mentors. After already achieving success as a member of Astro, Cha Eunwoo began receiving offers for acting roles. His agency recognized his potential as an actor and supported his decision to establish himself in this field. Cha Eunwoo made his first steps as an actor in small roles and web dramas. These experiences helped him orientate himself in acting and develop his skills.

Cha Eunwoo's breakthrough as an actor came with his role as Do Kyung-seok in the television series "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" in 2018. This role introduced him to a wider audience and earned him praise from critics and viewers. After his success with "My ID is Gangnam Beauty", other leading roles in television series such as "Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung" (2019) and "True Beauty" (2020-2021) followed. Cha Eunwoo proved to be a versatile actor who can convincingly portray various characters. He has been nominated for various awards and won several awards for his outstanding performances.

YEAR	TITLE	ROLE
2017	"Hit the Top"	MJ
2018	"Gangnam Beauty"	Do Kyung-seok
2019	"Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung"	Yi Rim (Prince Dowon) / Maehwa
2020–2021	"True Beauty"	Lee Su-ho
2023–2024	"A Good Day to Be a Dog"	Jin Seo-won
2024	"Wonderful World"	Kwon Seon-yul

ILLUSTRATION

Cha Eunwoo started his career as a model before debuting in the entertainment industry as an artist. His extraordinary looks and charisma made him a sought-after model for various advertising campaigns and photo shoots. Cha Eunwoo has been booked for numerous advertising campaigns in South Korea, including for The North Face, Dior and Burberry. As a model, Cha Eunwoo took part in fashion shows such as Seoul Fashion Week and presented the collections of renowned designers such as Gee Choon Hee. His unique style and ability to present clothes with confidence made him a sought-after model in the fashion industry.  He has also graced the covers of numerous fashion and lifestyle magazines in South Korea. (Vogue, W Korea) His photo series have been admired by fans and fashion enthusiasts alike.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Cha Eunwoo's list of achievements during his acting career is long. That's why we've summarized his most important awards from the last few years for you:

ENGAGEMENT

Aside from his work as an artist, Cha Eunwoo has also been involved in social projects and generously donated money. For example, he has supported educational initiatives, especially those that take care of children and young people who do not have as many opportunities. Cha Eunwoo has also championed health campaigns, specifically on issues such as mental health and disease prevention. He has used his notoriety to address important health issues and encourage people to take care of their bodies and souls. He has also campaigned for the protection of animals and the environment. He has supported organizations that care about animal welfare and advocate for animal rights.

FUN FACTS

• He wakes up the other members in the morning. That's why it's called the morning alarm clock.
• Cha Eunwoo plays piano, guitar, flute and violin.
• He doesn't like spicy food.
• During his school days he was a student representative.
• He is very skittish.
• Cha Eunwoo is close friends with Mingyu from Seventeen.
• He likes logic games like Sudoku.
• Eunwoo talks in his sleep.
• Traveling is his passion.
• His favorite football team is Real Madrid.
• His favorite color is blue.

OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE

Cha Eunwoo is an outstanding artist known for his diverse talents. His charismatic looks and charming personality make him a popular idol not only in South Korea but also internationally. He has already had an impressive career and with his talent, passion and commitment, he has many opportunities to continue his career as an outstanding artist.