ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo is reportedly considering his next acting project as he prepares for his discharge from mandatory military service.
On August 11, media outlets reported that Cha Eun Woo had been selected as the lead for the upcoming drama titled “Seorabeol Knife” (working title).
The project has generated considerable industry interest, as it represents a major potential return to the screen for the actor following his military enlistment in July 2025.
Responding promptly to the report, Cha Eun Woo’s agency, Fantagio, issued an official statement to clarify his current casting status.
Addressing the public’s curiosity regarding his participation, Fantagio officially stated,
“Cha Eun Woo has been offered a role in the drama ‘Seorabeol Knife’ and is currently reviewing it.”
A Cooking-Themed Romance Directed by Hitmaker Jang Tae Yoo
The upcoming series “Seorabeol Knife” is described as a cooking-themed romance drama that blends culinary elements with a narrative core.
Helming the production is acclaimed director Jang Tae Yoo, who previously directed last year’s massive hit period drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.”
Jang Tae Yoo’s prior work achieved remarkable commercial and critical success, recording a peak nationwide viewership rating of 17.1 percent and securing top positions on global streaming charts.
Because “Seorabeol Knife” is set in the same universe and shares a culinary direction with “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” fans and industry insiders are eagerly anticipating whether director Jang Tae Yoo’s signature storytelling style will bring similar success to this upcoming project.
Potential Post-Discharge Return to the Small Screen
Cha Eun Woo officially enlisted in the South Korean military in July 2025 and is currently fulfilling his mandatory service obligations as a member of the military band.
With approximately five months remaining in his service, the actor has begun evaluating potential roles to ensure a smooth transition back into his acting career once he completes his duty.
If Cha Eun Woo ultimately accepts the offer for “Seorabeol Knife,” the drama will mark his formal acting return to the small screen following his military discharge.
Fans around the world remain eager to see if he will officially finalize his casting decision and step into this new culinary romance role.
