Cha Eun-woo Unveils Second Mini-Album 'ELSE' While Serving in Military

Cha Eun-woo Prepares Solo Comeback During Military Service

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo is maintaining his momentum despite currently serving in the military, announcing his highly anticipated second solo mini-album 'ELSE.'

Album Scheduler and Release Details Revealed

On October 30th, Cha Eun-woo shared the scheduler image for 'ELSE' across his official social media platforms, officially beginning the countdown to the album's release. The promotional image showcases a darker, more mysterious aesthetic featuring fragmented visuals of the artist, creating an atmospheric and tension-filled mood. Dynamic sound wave graphics of varying sizes accompany the announcement, hinting at diverse content to come.

According to the released schedule, a physical album preview will drop on October 31st, with pre-orders opening at 2 PM on November 3rd through multiple online retailers. The scheduler includes five mysterious content releases marked with question marks, building anticipation among fans.

Comprehensive Content Rollout Planned

Leading up to the release, fans can expect a series of teasers including two character stories related to the ELSE concept, a complete tracklist, two sets of concept photos, and music video teasers for the title track. The full album will be available on domestic and international music platforms at 1 PM on November 21st, with the main music video premiere following on November 24th.

Continued Success and Active Career

Cha Eun-woo enlisted as a military band member in July but continues to maintain an active presence in the entertainment industry. His debut mini-album, released in February of last year, achieved remarkable success by topping iTunes album charts in 21 regions worldwide and recording over 210,000 copies in initial sales.

Prior to his enlistment, the multi-talented artist completed an extensive fan meeting tour spanning 11 cities across Asia and South America titled '2024 Just One 10 Minute,' as well as solo fan meetings in Seoul and Tokyo in 2025, demonstrating his strong global fanbase.

Film Success Continues

Adding to his achievements, Cha Eun-woo's film 'First Ride,' where he portrays the character Compassion, has been enjoying box office success with positive audience reviews since its release on October 29th.