Dishwashing duty

K-drama actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo began his mandatory military service recently. Before enlisting, he held solo fan meetings, group concerts, and more to keep them engaged and entertained during his absence. But, fans hai toh miss karege hi! And for all of them, here's a new update about his military duties. But the update has everyone divided. Know why! Cha Eun Woo Washing Dishes In The Army? Netizens Raise Eyebrows Over This! As per X, a post from a military families’ community revealed that Cha Eun Woo was assigned dishwashing duty in the mess hall. Not just this, the post even mentioned how everyone went gaga over his visuals. (Not the first time, though). So the user stated that even though he had a buzzcut, he caught fellow trainees' attention, who kept sneaking glances while he worked. This caused a stir which led to an instructor reminding everyone that he’s just another person, not a celebrity in the barracks. The user also compared him to a finely crafted sculpture. We can imagine! Next what? The post went viral and sparked different reactions among fans and netizens. Many expressed concern that the attention might make Cha Eun Woo uncomfortable, as trainees reportedly lined up to hand him their dishes just to see him up close. Some fans felt protective and asked others not to overwhelm him with extra chores. [💬] From the military families community:“Cha Eunwoo news...A close acquaintance’s son enlisted this time on the same day as Cha Eunwoo, to the same training camp~~~ He says he sees Cha Eunwoo every day [...]Because our Cha Eunwoo stands out so much, his assigned duty is… pic.twitter.com/Q1lJYqdm9S — CHA EUNWOO 차은우 INTERNATIONAL (@ChaEunwooINTL) August 11, 2025 Others were upset about the mandatory military service system itself, with a few even calling for its end. Meanwhile, some netizens poked fun at the idea of a star like Cha Eun Woo washing dishes. For the unversed, BTS’s Jungkook faced similar teasing for his role as a military cook. Also Read: Is Cha Eun Woo Struggling With Military Life? ASTRO’s Sanha Shares Update! On the other hand, earlier, the Army Training Centre shared photos of its trainees, including Cha Eun Woo. In a group photo with his squad, he looked heavenly in the uniform. Fans were thrilled to see him adapting well and how he made it look like a K-drama set. Also Read: Cha Eun Woo’s First Military Photo Breaks The Internet, Fans Can’t Handle His Dashing Visuals. See Inside!

Dishwashing duty

Cha Eun Woo’s Military Dishwashing Role In The Army Sparks Heated Online Debate. Here’s Why!