Cha Eun-woo Stuns Fans with 'Comic Book Character' Visuals and Bold New Concept During Military Service

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo is captivating fans with his unchanging 'comic book character' visuals and a daring new concept, even while serving in the military.

Following the release of his second solo mini-album 'ELSE' on the 21st, Cha Eun-woo unveiled behind-the-scenes photos from the music video shoot for the title track 'SATURDAY PREACHER' on his official SNS on the 23rd.

Initially charming fans with a warm 'boyfriend look' in a flannel check shirt, Cha Eun-woo then commanded attention by exuding a dark charisma, a complete 180-degree turn from his usual soft and refreshing image. The look was completed with distressed black leather jacket and pants, tousled hair, and even mock injuries, creating a fierce and rebellious mood.

His close-up shots under dim lighting, with a blue hue, particularly exploded with a decadent charm reminiscent of a manga protagonist. The photos show him standing alone on a high platform surrounded by people in black attire, or sitting with a commanding expression as if directing the shoot. This dynamic atmosphere, fitting the retro funky disco genre of the title track 'SATURDAY PREACHER', hinted at a new facet of Cha Eun-woo's persona.

This album, 'ELSE', marks Cha Eun-woo's comeback approximately 1 year and 9 months after his first solo album 'ENTITY'. 'ELSE', meaning 'another self', embodies Cha Eun-woo's ambition to break free from existing molds and showcase his hidden, diverse charms.

The title track 'SATURDAY PREACHER' is a disco genre song that blends retro and funky sounds with Cha Eun-woo's attractive falsetto. The album also includes a total of 4 tracks, such as the party-vibe 'Sweet Papaya' and the cinematic confession song 'Selfish'.

Currently serving in the Army Band, Cha Eun-woo completed all album recordings and content filming before his enlistment. A performance video for the title track is set to be released on the 24th, followed by an additional music video for 'Sweet Papaya' on the 28th.

Fans are expressing their excitement, commenting things like 'He looks amazing even while serving!', 'The face genius class is eternal,' and 'Really looking forward to the new album!' showing their support for his comeback.