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ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo Unveils Emotional 'ELSE' Teaser Before Military Service
27 Oct
Summary
- Cha Eun Woo to release solo mini-album 'ELSE' on November 21, 2025
- Teaser shows Cha with scars, hinting at a darker, emotional concept
- Cha enlisted in the military on June 28, 2025, expected to be discharged on January 27, 2027
In a significant move, ASTRO member and acclaimed actor Cha Eun Woo has unveiled the first teaser for his highly anticipated solo mini-album 'ELSE'. The teaser, shared on social media on October 24, 2025, arrives just before Cha Eun Woo begins his mandatory military service, making it a poignant moment for his devoted fans.
The short video clip, released by Cha's agency Fantagio, introduces a darker, emotionally charged concept for the album. Cha Eun Woo is shown with scars on his face and a confused expression, hinting at a mysterious theme for the project. All songs for 'ELSE' were recorded before Cha's enlistment in the Army's military band on June 28, 2025.
Cha Eun Woo is expected to be discharged from military service on January 27, 2027. Prior to his enlistment, the actor-singer hosted a farewell fan meeting titled 'THE ROYAL' at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall in Seoul on July 12, 2025, where he performed an unreleased song and bid an emotional goodbye to his supporters.
'ELSE' marks Cha Eun Woo's first solo comeback since his previous mini-album 'ENTITY' in February 2024. Fantagio has promised to reveal more details about the new album's tracklist and concept photos in the days leading up to its release on November 21, 2025.
