Singer and actor Cha Eun Woo will return with his second solo mini album “ELSE” on November 21, marking the end of his hiatus.
On October 24, Cha Eun Woo’s official SNS and YouTube channel unveiled a coming-soon teaser video announcing the release of “ELSE.” In the video, Cha Eun Woo captivates viewers with his mysterious aura and shifting facial expressions and gestures that heighten tension. Covering his face to express emotional turmoil, he then exudes intense charisma in a leather jacket and makeup that resembles scars, revealing a dramatic transformation. Fans are eager to see what kind of musical style Cha Eun Woo will present through “ELSE.”
Currently serving in the military band after enlisting in July, Cha Eun Woo continues his active career even during his service. The new album “ELSE,” which was recorded before his enlistment, comes about one year and nine months after his first solo mini album “ENTITY,” released in February 2024, raising expectations for his artistic growth.
Cha Eun Woo has consistently demonstrated his irreplaceable presence across music and performance. Just before enlistment, he held his solo fan meetings “THE ROYAL” in Seoul and Tokyo, spending meaningful time with fans around the world. More recently, his “Cha Eun Woo VR Concert: Memories” and its expanded cinema version, “Cha Eun Woo: Memories in Cinema,” have also been met with strong audience support.
As an actor, Cha Eun Woo continues to broaden his spectrum with a solid filmography. He will showcase a new side of himself as Yeon Min in the upcoming film “First Ride,” set to premiere on October 29, and is also set to appear as Lee Woon Jung in the upcoming Netflix series “The Wonderfuls.”
Written by Yoon Sang Geun
Translated by Lee So Yun
