Cha Eunwoo ASTRO to Star as Lead in Film for the First Time in 'FIRST RIDE' with Kang Haneul

Kapanlagi.com - Cha Eunwoo, one of the members of the boy group K-Pop ASTRO and a rising actor, has finally 'broken the ice' by landing a lead acting role for a film. He achieved this role in a new comedy film directed by Nam Daejoong titled FIRST RIDE.

This happy news has been confirmed by Cha Eunwoo's management team. In a statement shared, Fantagio Entertainment expressed their appreciation for the interest shown towards their artist and hopes that this enthusiasm will continue as a form of support. It is also known that FIRST RIDE is the first comedy film for the K-Pop idol and his first project with actor Kang Haneul.

1. The Storyline Reflection from FIRST RIDE

Cha Eunwoo will be the male lead in the film FIRST RIDE. (credit: x.com/CHAEUNWOO_offcl)

According to the news portal MyDaily, FIRST RIDE tells the story of a friendship group consisting of four people who have long dreamed of traveling abroad when they reach the age of 30. All four have been yearning for the idea of an overseas trip since they were children. However, none of them knew that there would be a challenge that would trap them in a series of unexpected events.

In this film directed by Nam Daejoong, Cha Eunwoo will take on the role of a character named Yeonmin. His character is described as someone who aspires to become a DJ at a global music festival. The shooting process is reported to have started on March 31, 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting the moment they can finally see the chemistry between Cha Eunwoo and Kang Haneul in the film FIRST RIDE.

2. Previous Projects of Cha Eunwoo

Cha Eunwoo will be the male lead in the film FIRST RIDE. (credit: x.com/CHAEUNWOO_offcl)

Cha Eunwoo has repeatedly caught the attention of many with his appearances in various projects, both acting for dramas and other films. One of the most popular dramas he starred in is MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY, a show adapted from a digital comic of the same name. He also appeared in another webtoon adaptation titled TRUE BEAUTY and A GOOD DAY TO BE A DOG. Meanwhile, DECIBEL is the last film project he took on in 2022.

Currently, Cha Eunwoo is busy filming another Netflix series, THE WONDERFOOLS. This series tells the story of adventures set in 1999, a time when public belief in supernatural phenomena was still very strong. Playing a character named Lee Wonjung, a special recruit civil servant from the city of Haeseong, viewers will follow Cha Eunwoo and his friends in the series as they fight against villains threatening the peace of their beloved city.

3. The Career Journey of the K-Pop Star

Cha Eunwoo will be the male lead in the film FIRST RIDE. (credit: x.com/CHAEUNWOO_offcl)

Born on March 30, 1997, with the real name Lee Dongmin, Cha Eunwoo has successfully made his name well-known in the South Korean entertainment industry since debuting as a K-Pop idol alongside five other members of ASTRO. His charming visuals have captivated many hearts since 2016. He even earned the nickname 'face genius' for his good looks and acting skills.

Cha Eunwoo began his acting career with a small role in MY BRILLIANT LIFE. Shortly after, he joined the series THE BEST HIT as MJ. The lead role in a drama was first entrusted to him by the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY in 2018, while he recently achieved success in film through the project FIRST RIDE.

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