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Cha Eun Woo Prepares for Military Service with Love Letter to Fans
Cha Eun Woo, the multi-talented star of K-pop boy group ASTRO and a well-loved actor, is officially set to begin his military service on July 28, 2025. His agency, Fantagio, shared that he’ll be joining the Republic of Korea Army’s Military Band, where he’ll serve following his basic training.
Instead of fading quietly before enlistment, Cha Eun Woo is doing the opposite. He’s been working hard behind the scenes to finish a solo album. Sources close to him say the album and its music videos are already complete and will be released before he officially joins the military. This solo project is meant to serve as a final “thank you” to his fans for their years of love and support.
On July 12, just weeks before his enlistment date, Eun Woo held a fan meeting titled “THE ROYAL” at Peace Hall, Kyung Hee University in Seoul. The event drew thousands of Arohas (ASTRO’s fans), who came to show their love and send him off with warmth.
A few days after the fan meeting, Cha Eun Woo traveled to Japan for another scheduled event. But his appearance at Gimpo Airport turned into a scene of chaos. A large crowd of fans and media swarmed him as he walked through the terminal, which caused serious safety concerns. Despite bodyguards trying to control the situation, the crowd got too close. Videos from the moment went viral, and many fans voiced their anger online, saying the idol deserved better and that his personal space should have been respected.
Cha Eun Woo will quietly report to his enlistment center on July 28.
To avoid crowds and keep things safe, his agency has decided not to reveal the time or place. There will be no official public event, and Fantagio has asked fans not to gather. Once enlisted, he’ll complete his training and then begin duties as a member of the Army’s military band, likely performing at events and military ceremonies for the next year and a half.
Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor has spoken about parenting and shared advice with parents who overprotect and shield their children from the hardships of the real world.
The actress explained that excessive protection may not help children, as they may not learn how to cope with or adjust to life’s challenges. She reflected on her own approach to parenting and said “The fastest way to ruin a child’s life is to say you don’t want them to suffer the way you did.”
She added “When you’re gone, they may start fighting over your property. I told my son, ‘My house isn’t yours. Go and work for your own.’”
Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux, have barred actress Lizzy Anjorin from posting about their son or about them on social media.
The couple filed the matter in court, and an interim order has officially been granted restraining the actress from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of their son on social media platforms.
The order also restrains Anjorin from publishing or broadcasting content concerning the couple on her social media platforms.
It can be noted that the actress and Priscilla’s mother, Iyabo Ojo, have been in a public dispute, and it appears the situation remains quite serious.
Former BBNaija housemate Tochi has shared relatable advice with his fellow ex-housemates, urging them to build their lives beyond the focus on celebrity.
He advised them to develop real careers and businesses, noting that not everyone may succeed solely from the fame gained from the reality show.
Tochi said “Pack celebrity nonsense and hustle. Not everyone is destined to make it from the show.”
He shared a relatable insight, noting that not everyone will become successful through the show and that ex-housemates should avoid getting lost in fame, as fame may eventually fade.
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