Recently, Jungkook (BTS) surprised everyone when he appeared at the premiere of the movie First Ride in Seoul, Korea. The male singer attended the event to support his close friend Cha Eun Woo ( Astro) - one of the main actors of the film.
Because Cha Eun Woo was in the military, he could not attend the film premiere. But Jungkook used a special way to cheer on his friend.
The BTS singer brought a real-life Cha Eun Woopop onto the stage. Jungkook helped Cha Eun Woo doll raise her arms to greet properly in the army.
Even when stepping down from the stage, Jungkook took a printess-style photo of his friend, creating a humorous moment at the event.
In front of the media, Jungkook shared: Since the early years of my 20s, Cha Eun Woo and I have been close to each other. He said he filmed this film with memories of that time. Therefore, I will also try to enjoy the work with similar emotions.
Jungkook also sent a message to Cha Eun Woo: "I hope you always stay healthy and get discharged safely. Try! ".
Cha Eun Woo enlisted in the army on July 28 and is currently serving in the Korean Music and Performance Corps. Despite having to perform military service, the actor had prepared himself to avoid being completely absent.
In addition to the movie First Ride released on October 29, Cha Eun Woo completed filming Netflixs drama The Wonderfools before joining the army. The film is expected to air next year.
Until Cha Eun Woo was discharged from the army on January 27, 2027, fans could still see him on screen.
Meanwhile, Jungkook and Cha Eun Woo are known to be two long-time close friends. Their 1997-born best friends include Mingyu (Seventeen), Yugyeom (GOT7), Jaehyun (NCT).
Jungkook once sent a coffee truck to the set many times to cheer for his best friend when Cha Eun Woo filmed Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (2019), A Good Day to be a dog (2023).
In October 2023, Jungkook and Cha Eun Woo caused a storm on the internet when they together made a dance challenge video for the song "Seven" released by Jungkook before his military service.
Jungkook completed his military service and was discharged in June this year. The male singer and 6 members of BTS are focusing on producing a new album.
There is information that BTS's comeback album will be released in March 2026. After that, BTS will conduct a large-scale world light tour.
