Actor and singer Cha Eun-woo is keeping his fans engaged with new music releases even while fulfilling his mandatory military service in South Korea. The multi-talented entertainer is set to drop his second solo mini album titled 'ELSE' later this month, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining an active artistic presence despite being stationed in the military.
Cha Eun-woo enlisted at the Army Training Center in July 2025 and has been serving in the military band after completing his basic training. His military service is scheduled to conclude on January 27, 2027. Before beginning his service, the star reassured his devoted fanbase by saying, "My album, film and drama projects will all be released. Please don't forget me."
True to his promise, Cha Eun-woo has been actively preparing new content for his fans. On Thursday, he shared a teaser image announcing the upcoming music video for "Sweet Papaya," one of the tracks featured on his new album. According to the official release schedule, fans can expect the video teaser to arrive on November 26, followed by the complete music video on November 28.
The ambitious project includes two distinct music videos that showcase different sides of the artist's musical personality. The title track "Saturday Preacher" will be released simultaneously with the album, while "Sweet Papaya" offers a completely contrasting musical mood and aesthetic. This pre-produced content strategy is designed to keep his global fanbase engaged and entertained throughout his military service period.
The newly released teaser image captures Cha Eun-woo positioned at the center of a vibrant stage setting, surrounded by various musical instruments and radiating a funky, tropical atmosphere. The visual combines his naturally charismatic presence with bright, eye-catching colors and includes the phrase "Stay Tuned!" which has significantly heightened anticipation among fans worldwide.
"Sweet Papaya," which was partially previewed through an earlier highlight medley, showcases Cha Eun-woo's smooth and chill vocal style layered over an upbeat, party-inspired musical arrangement. The complete music video is expected to further demonstrate his expanding musical range and artistic growth as a solo performer.
His highly anticipated second mini album 'ELSE' is scheduled for release at 1 p.m. on November 21, 2025. Despite the constraints of military service, Cha Eun-woo continues to prove his dedication as a solo artist and is raising expectations for the diverse artistic spectrum he will display through this new musical project.
