61 Facts About Cha Eun-woo

Lee Dong-min, known professionally as Cha Eun-woo, is a South Korean singer and actor.

Cha Eun-woo is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro, and debuted as a solo artist with the extended play Entity in 2024.

Cha Eun-woo was born on March 30,1997, in Gunpo, South Korea.

Cha Eun-woo attended Nungnae Elementary School, Suri Middle School, and Suri High School before graduating from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2016, focusing in broadcasting and entertainment in the acting arts department.

Cha Eun-woo studied at Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in performing arts in the theater department.

Cha Eun-woo's training started during his first year of high school.

Cha Eun-woo debuted as an actor in 2014 with a minor role in the film My Brilliant Life, starring Gang Dong-won and Song Hye-kyo.

Cha Eun-woo was the fourth trainee to be officially introduced with the Fantagio i-Teen Photo Test Cut.

Cha Eun-woo debuted in Astro on February 23,2016, with the EP Spring Up.

In 2017, Cha Eun-woo was cast in the KBS2 drama Hit the Top and starred in the web drama Sweet Revenge.

Cha Eun-woo was announced as a host of MBC Gayo Daejejeon from 2017 to 2019.

In 2018, Cha Eun-woo starred in the web drama Top Management.

Cha Eun-woo was later cast in the JTBC romantic comedy series Gangnam Beauty, his first leading role on television.

Cha Eun-woo saw a rise in popularity after the series aired and was included in GQ Korea's "Men of the Year".

In 2019, Cha Eun-woo starred in the historical drama Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung alongside Shin Se-kyung.

Cha Eun-woo played the role of a royal prince who became a romance novelist, and won the Excellence Award for an Actor and Best Couple Award with Shin at the MBC Drama Awards.

In November 2021, Cha Eun-woo released "Don't Cry, My Love", a ballad song featuring a piano performance, for the official soundtrack of the comic Under The Oak Tree.

In 2022, Cha Eun-woo recorded the remake of "Focus on Me" for the soundtrack of the Kakao Webtoon The Villainess Is a Marionette, released on February 22.

Cha Eun-woo then played the role of a Navy officer in Hwang In-ho's urban terror action film Decibel which was released in November 2022.

In 2023, Cha Eun-woo starred in the webtoon-based fantasy romance drama A Good Day to Be a Dog.

On June 1, Cha Eun-woo was confirmed for Wonderful World led by veteran actress Kim Nam-joo with premiere scheduled for the first half of 2024.

On October 27, Cha Eun-woo became the first artist to receive the Global Icon Award at MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2023, a special award given to honor the achievements of global activities as an artist.

On December 8, Fantagio announced that Cha Eun-woo will be having his first ever fan concert "Mystery Elevator" in 2024.

In 2024, Cha Eun-woo would embark on the Just One 10 Minutes "Mystery Elevator", his first solo fan concert.

Cha Eun-woo performed all songs included in his album for the first time at the Seoul fan concert.

Cha Eun-woo personally contacted all those involved in the project.

Also in 2025, Cha Eun-woo was cast in director Nam Dae-jung's film First Ride, marking his debut as a lead on the big screen.

In January 2017, Cha Eun-woo was chosen as exclusive model for the shoe brand Bluemountain Korea.

In January 2018, Cha Eun-woo was selected as the model for Aritaum's Angel Kiss Tint, from the South Korean beauty and cosmetics brand Amorepacific.

Additionally, Cha Eun-woo was chosen as the promotional model for the South Korean e-commerce platform 11street, and became the muse for Atelier Cologne, and was selected as advertising model for Kellogg's Hershey Choco Crunch cereal.

In January 2019, Cha Eun-woo was selected as a promotional model for the American luggage brand Samsonite's Red line.

In January 2020, Cha Eun-woo became a brand ambassador for South Korean cosmeceutical brand BRTC in China.

In January 2021, Cha Eun-woo was chosen as advertising model for Dong-A Pharmaceutical's derma cosmetics brand, Fation.

In January 2022, Cha Eun-woo became the muse for the hair styling brand Dashu.

In January 2023, Cha Eun-woo became a regional brand ambassador for the American multinational footwear and apparel brand Skechers.

Cha Eun-woo has been selected as the new brand ambassador for outdoor brand The North Face.

Cha Eun-woo is announced as the face of the insurance company Hanwha Life.

In January 2024, Cha Eun-woo became a brand ambassador for Cornetto in Southeast Asia.

Cha Eun-woo was announced as the new brand ambassador for Healthcare robot company Bodyfriend.

In September, Cha Eun-woo was selected as the new face of the global campaign for Calvin Klein's Fall 2024 menswear collections, including the Calvin Klein Studio line.

Cha Eun-woo has been announced as the advertising model for LG Uplus' AX.

Cha Eun-woo has been selected as the exclusive advertising model for Norang Tongdak chicken.

In February 2025, Cha Eun-woo was chosed as the new advertising model for Shinhan Financial Group's Shinhan Bank.

In January 2020, Cha Eun-woo collaborated in G-Market Global Shop's "Give Love" campaign where all proceeds were donated to Save the Children Korea's "School Me" project.

In 2022, Cha Eun-woo participated as a special audio guide for the art exhibit of Sir Michael Craig-Martin and donated some proceeds for cancer patients at the National Cancer Center.

Cha Eun-woo leads the way in spreading the culture of donation among young alumni of Sungkyunkwan University by donating his advertising model earnings to the "Junior Love" scholarship fund, and he held "Archive", a photo exhibition at the end of the year, donating all profits to help the underprivileged.

In October 2024, Cha Eun-woo participated in the "Love Your W" breast cancer awareness campaign and the charity event organized by W Korea.

Cha Eun-woo donated his personal items to "WeAJa Sharing Market 2024", South Korea's largest charity event, with all proceeds going to support underprivileged children and youth, as well as vulnerable groups affected by the climate crisis.

In November 2018, Cha Eun-woo was included as one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year.

Cha Eun-woo became the most followed Korean actor on Instagram with 31.4 million followers, surpassing Lee Min-ho, and is the only Korean celebrity after BTS and Blackpink members to reach the milestone of 40 million followers on Instagram as of 2024.

Cha Eun-woo was recognized as the most influential man of 2022 on Lefty's Top Fashion Influencers Worldwide list, being the only man featured in the top 10.

In February 2023, Cha Eun-woo placed on Forbes 30 Under 30.

In October 2023, survey conducted by JoyNews24, Cha Eun-woo was included as one of entertainment industry power people in South Korea.

In December 2023, survey conducted by Gallup Korea, Cha Eun-woo ranked as the 11th on Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year.

In 2024, Cha Eun-woo placed 11th on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity, making him the highest-ranked actor on the list and fourth in the SNS category.

Cha Eun-woo placed third in Gallup Korea's Favorite Actor in Last Decade, tying with veteran actress Kim Nam-joo.

Cha Eun-woo is the youngest actor in the top 10 and the number one choice of teenagers.

Cha Eun-woo was recognized as one of the "30 Most Inspiring People" in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Elle Thailand.

Additionally, Brazilian writer Rose Costa, a professor of literature and Portuguese language, published the book "Thank You, Cha Eun-woo" inspired by him, highlighting his dedication, professionalism, maturity and talent.

Cha Eun-woo ranked 18th on Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year, making his debut in this category.

Cha Eun-woo ranked 10th in the Hallyu Star Actor category of the "2025 Overseas Korean Wave" survey, making him the only actor in his 20s to make the top 10.