On Wednesday, June 25, a fan-taken video of ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo jogging through the streets of Paris landed on the internet. In the video, it could be seen that the idol had dropped one of his AirPods by mistake, and right when he was about to pick it up, it was run over by a car.
When this video landed on the internet, fans and netizens could not help but laugh at the same. While many people found it relatable, some also hilariously pointed out that they were surprised to see such common-day tragedies unfold for celebrities too. Here are a few fan reactions to Cha Eun-woo losing his AirPods during a jog in the Paris streets:
"He lowkey lost aura points."
"Love when silly sh*t happens to celebrities," said a fan on X.
"Never thought i’d live long enough to see cha eunwoo aura loss in real time…," added another fan.
"He’s stronger than me bc i would’ve jumped in front of the car too," commented a netizen.
More fans and netizens talked about how they found the fan-taken video quite funny.
"He better than me the way i would’ve crashed out infront of everyone," stated a fan.
"And in front of people too, man i'd follow the airpods under the car," added an X user.
"Im sorry this is just too funny i can’t," said a netizen.
"This is so sad fr but that timing is comedy gold," commented another X user.
ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo announces upcoming enlistment for mandatory military service
On May 29, Fantiago Entertainment released a statement announcing the upcoming military enlistment of ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo. In South Korea, it is mandatory for all able-bodied South Korean men above the age of 18 to serve a minimum period of 18 months in the military.
Therefore, to fulfill the same, the 28-year-old will be enlisting in the military on July 28 to kickstart his service and he will serve as part of the Republic of Korea's Military Band. Here's the announcement released by Fantiago:
"Cha Eun Woo, who recently submitted an application for the ROK Army Military Band, received a letter of admission from the Military Manpower Administration earlier today. Therefore, he will enlist for his mandatory military service through the new recruit training center on July 28."
The statement continued:
"Upon completing his basic training, he will carry out the remainder of his mandatory service as a member of the military band. In order to ensure the safety of all involved and to avoid any accidents caused by excessive crowds, the exact location and time of Cha Eun Woo's enlistment will remain private."
They concluded the statement by expressing that no special ceremonies for Cha Eun-woo's enlistment will be conducted.
On the other hand, the idol is currently in Paris, France, to attend the ongoing Paris Fashion Week as the brand ambassador of Saint Laurent. Additionally, he is also filiming a Netflix show with Park Eun-bin called The Wonder Fools, which is scheduled for release in 2026.