Astro member and actor Cha Eun-woo has passed the final selection for the Army Military Band and confirmed his active duty enlistment on July 28. Known as a 'genius face,' Cha Eun-woo, who has received love from fans worldwide, is not exempt from the obligations of defense.

On the morning of the 29th, his agency Fantagio stated through the official fan cafe, "We thank the Aroha fans who always give their unconditional love to Astro and wish to inform you about our artist Cha Eun-woo's enlistment news."

They added, "Cha Eun-woo, who recently applied to the Army Military Band, received final acceptance notification from the Military Manpower Administration today and will enter the training center on July 28 to undergo basic military training before fulfilling his obligations of defense at the military band."

To avoid congestion on the day of enlistment and prevent safety accidents, the location and time of enlistment will be kept confidential, and no official events will be held. The agency added, "We ask for a lot of support and warm encouragement for Cha Eun-woo, who will faithfully perform his obligations of defense and return in good health."

According to OSEN, this morning the Military Manpower Administration announced that Cha Eun-woo was included in the final acceptance list for the Army Military Band, confirming his enlistment on July 28.

Earlier on the 9th, when the news of Cha Eun-woo's application and interview for the military band first became known, the agency remarked, "We are waiting for the results as the acceptance announcement has not yet been made," but within just two weeks, the acceptance news and the enlistment date were formalized. Cha Eun-woo reportedly submitted his application to the Army Military Band at the end of March and was accepted through an interview.

Upon hearing the news of Cha Eun-woo's enlistment, fans expressed mixed emotions, stating, "I didn't expect to have to send him off so soon," "Come back healthy," "Please do as many commercials as you can before then," and "I'm looking forward to seeing the genius face in military uniform."

Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo is expected to be assigned to the military band after completing approximately five weeks of basic military training following his enlistment.

[OSEN]