[Full Text] Cha Jun-hwan, "Heading to Fantagio," Halts National Team Activities and Competition Appearances... "Decision Made After Long Deliberation"

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Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan announced that he will suspend his national team activities and competition appearances for this season.

On the 12th, Cha posted a lengthy message on his social media, stating, "After finishing last season, I spent a great deal of time thinking and deliberating about my future activities."

That day, Cha revealed, "After much deliberation, I have decided not to continue with national team activities or competition appearances this season."

He added, "My contract with the Seoul City Hall has also been concluded after sufficient discussions with the city of Seoul. I sincerely appreciate the city of Seoul and the officials at the Seoul City Hall for believing in me and providing unwavering support all this time."

Regarding his future activities, he said, "I will do my best with the tasks currently assigned to me while carefully considering what form my path forward will take."

Finally, Cha added, "I sincerely thank everyone who has always supported me and been a source of strength. I look forward to greeting you all in good spirits in the future as well."

However, Cha did not disclose whether he would retire from his athletic career or provide specific plans for his future activities.

Meanwhile, Cha placed fourth in the men's singles event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics held in February last month, recording the highest Olympic achievement ever by a male figure skater in Korea.

In April last month, he signed an exclusive contract with actor management agency Fantagio. Cha, who began his career as a child actor, was recently reported to be positively considering appearing in tvN's new sitcom "Palace Land."

Hello. This is Cha Jun-hwan.

After finishing last season, I spent a great deal of time thinking and deliberating about my future activities.

After much deliberation, I have decided not to continue with national team activities or competition appearances this season.

My contract with the Seoul City Hall has also been concluded after sufficient discussions with the city of Seoul.

I sincerely appreciate the city of Seoul and the officials at the Seoul City Hall for believing in me and providing unwavering support all this time.

I will do my best with the tasks currently assigned to me while carefully considering what form my path forward will take.

I sincerely thank everyone who has always supported me and been a source of strength. I look forward to greeting you all in good spirits in the future as well.

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