“Face Genius” ASTRO Cha Eunwoo’s Weight Gain And Image Change Hit With Harsh Reactions

ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo, known to many for his visuals, is currently serving out his military service.

Photos of the idol recently surfaced online after an event, starting with some from Haegeum (Korean string instrument) player Shin Sua. The musician posted with the caption, “With Staff Sergeant Lee Dong Min,” sharing photos from the Ministry of National Defense’s Traditional Music Band regular concert and backstage shots.

More photos of the idol from the event were shared in a viral forum post, giving more looks Eunwoo’s visuals.

While idols gaining weight and putting on muscle in the military is usually met with praise, it appears many felt opposite towards Eunwoo. Some felt the idol’s visual charm was “lost” due to the weight gain. Some commented on his previous tax evasion scandal, stating that it changed their view of him.

• “Gaining weight doesn’t make your face change like this.”
• “This really shows why dieting is so important.”
• “He made money off his face, but after ruining his image with the tax evasion scandal, he should’ve at least maintained his looks. It just proves that no matter how handsome or beautiful someone is, they lose their appeal if they gain weight.”
• I don’t know if it’s because he gained weight or because my perception of him has changed, but he doesn’t give off the same vibe at all anymore.