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Dong Min Lee

Cha Eun Woo

  • Name: Cha Eun Woo
  • Native name: 차은우
  • Given name: Lee Dong Min
  • Also Known as: Cha Eun U, Cha Eunwoo, Cha Eunu, Lee Dongmin, 이동민
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: March 30, 1997
  • Age: 29
Lee Dong Min, known professionally as Cha Eun Woo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, and member of ASTRO (아스트로). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Sungkyunkwan University.

He made his acting debut in 2014 with a minor role in the movie "My Palpitating Life" and later became a brand model.

He was formed through the rookie talent development program "iTeen Boys", which was created by Fantagio (판타지오). In August 2015, the final lineup for the agency's new group was revealed, and he appeared in the web drama "To Be Continued", which aimed to introduce them to the public. They also had concerts around South Korea and garnered a lot of attention even before officially debuting.

He made his debut in February 2016 as ASTRO's vocalist, visual and face of the group with their first EP, "Spring Up". They were quickly labeled as one of the best new K-pop acts of the year by Billboard. However, Fantagio began facing internal issues, and the group released new material, but some were never promoted in any music show, and some lead singles did not have their corresponding MV. They spent much of 2017 traveling as they focused on having concerts and fan meetings around the world, but then had a 14-month hiatus without new material.

Starting in 2021, the members have mostly been promoted as soloists and have been focused on their individual activities. He has appeared in several dramas and also became a regular member of a few variety shows.

He made his debut as a solo artist in February 2024 with the mini-album "Entity".

He enlisted on July 28, 2025.

On January 22, 2026, he became embroiled in a major controversy following allegations of Tax Evasion amounting to approximately 20 billion won ($13 million). Investigations by South Korea's National Tax Service (NTS) center on a company established by the actor's mother, which authorities allege was a "paper company" used to route income to benefit from lower corporate tax rates rather than personal income tax. Meanwhile, he has filed for a pre-taxation review to contest the NTS findings and has pledged to cooperate fully with all legal procedures.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2026
The WONDERfools
The WONDERfools
Korean Drama, 2026, 8 eps
Lee Un Jeong (Main Role)
8
Lee Un Jeong
Main Role
0.0
2024
Wonderful World
Wonderful World
Korean Drama, 2024, 14 eps
Kwon Seon Yul (Main Role)
14
Kwon Seon Yul
Main Role
8.3
2023
A Good Day to Be a Dog
A Good Day to Be a Dog
Korean Drama, 2023, 14 eps
Jin Seo Won (Main Role)
14
Main Role
7.7
2023
Island Part 2
Island Part 2
Korean Drama, 2023, 6 eps
6
Main Role
8.0
2022
Island
Island
Korean Drama, 2022, 6 eps
6
Main Role
8.1
2020
True Beauty
True Beauty
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Lee Su Ho (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.3
2019
Soul Plate
Soul Plate
Korean Drama, 2019, 6 eps
Angel Raviel (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.5
2019
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung
Korean Drama, 2019, 40 eps
40
Main Role
8.2
2018
Top Management
Top Management
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Woo Yeon Woo (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.5
2018
My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Do Gyeong Seok (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.7
2017
Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge
Korean Drama, 2017, 22 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
22
[Himself]
Main Role
7.8
2017
Hit the Top
Hit the Top
Korean Drama, 2017, 32 eps
MJ (Support Role)
32
MJ
Support Role
8.0
2016
My Romantic Some Recipe
My Romantic Some Recipe
Korean Drama, 2016, 6 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
6
[Himself]
Main Role
7.6
2015
To Be Continued
To Be Continued
Korean Drama, 2015, 12 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
12
[Himself]
Main Role
7.4
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2025
The First Ride
The First Ride
Korean Movie, 2025,
An Yeon Min (Main Role)
An Yeon Min
Main Role
8.3
2022
Decibel
Decibel
Korean Movie, 2022,
Jeon Tae Ryeong [Naval Submarine acoustic detection officer] (Guest Role)
Jeon Tae Ryeong [Naval Submarine acoustic detection officer]
Guest Role
8.1
2022
Stargazer: Astroscope
Stargazer: Astroscope
Korean Movie, 2022,
(Main Role)
Main Role
8.3
2014
My Brilliant Life
My Brilliant Life
Korean Movie, 2014,
Han Ah Reum [Healthy] (Support Role)
Han Ah Reum [Healthy]
Support Role
8.2
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024
Rented in Finland
Rented in Finland
Korean TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
8.6
2024
The Seasons Season 4: Lee Hyo Ri's Red Carpet
The Seasons Season 4: Lee Hyo Ri's Red Carpet
Korean TV Show, 2024, 13 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 8)
Guest
8.1
2022
2022 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Shoutout
2022 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Shoutout
Korean TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
8.1
2022
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 175 eps
(Ep. 243) (Guest)
175
(Ep. 243)
Guest
7.5
2022
Parasite Challenge Astro
Parasite Challenge Astro
Korean TV Show, 2022, 8 eps
(Main Host)
8
Main Host
8.5
2021
2021 MBC Music Festival: Together
2021 MBC Music Festival: Together
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.1
2021
2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Welcome
2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Welcome
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.9
2021
2021 KBS Song Festival: WITH YOU
2021 KBS Song Festival: WITH YOU
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
MC (Main Host)
1
MC
Main Host
8.1
2021
Astro Stress Things
Astro Stress Things
Korean TV Show, 2021, 8 eps
(Regular Member)
8
Regular Member
8.5
2021
Astro Zone
Astro Zone
Korean TV Show, 2021, 8 eps
(Main Host)
8
Main Host
8.6
2021
Space Force A: Secret Golden Bowl
Space Force A: Secret Golden Bowl
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
8.5
2021
Max Chang Min's Free Hug
Max Chang Min's Free Hug
Korean TV Show, 2021, 51 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
51
(Ep. 14)
Guest
7.8
2021
ASTRO Space Force A: Secret Golden Bowl
ASTRO Space Force A: Secret Golden Bowl
Korean TV Show, 2021, 3 eps
(Main Host)
3
Main Host
8.5
2021
ASTRO Chemi-Mate ZZG
ASTRO Chemi-Mate ZZG
Korean TV Show, 2021, 8 eps
(Main Host)
8
Main Host
8.7
2021
Ssap-Dance: Astro
Ssap-Dance: Astro
Korean TV Show, 2021, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
8.5
2020
2020 KBS Song Festival
2020 KBS Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2020, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
7.9
2020
Astro's One Thousand and One Nights
Astro's One Thousand and One Nights
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
8.7
2020
Idol Human Theater
Idol Human Theater
Korean TV Show, 2020, 104 eps
(Ep. 37) (Guest)
104
(Ep. 37)
Guest
8.4
2020
ASTRO X Our Night
ASTRO X Our Night
Korean TV Show, 2020, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
8.5
2020
Hidden Track Season 2
Hidden Track Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2020, 9 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
9
(Ep. 5)
Guest
7.9
2020
Secret Friend of Idols
Secret Friend of Idols
Korean TV Show, 2020, 38 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
38
(Ep. 14)
Guest
8.2
2020
Handsome Tigers Special
Handsome Tigers Special
Korean TV Show, 2020, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
8.3
2020
Handsome Tigers
Handsome Tigers
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
[No. 97] (Regular Member)
12
[No. 97]
Regular Member
8.2
2019
2019 MBC Music Festival: The Chemistry
2019 MBC Music Festival: The Chemistry
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
7.8
2019
2019 KBS Song Festival
2019 KBS Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.0
2019
2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon
2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.9
2019
Same Age Trainer
Same Age Trainer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 6)
Guest
7.7
2019
A Date with Cha Eun Woo
A Date with Cha Eun Woo
Hong Kong TV Show, 2019, 5 eps
(Main Host)
5
Main Host
7.8
2019
Eunwoo Like
Eunwoo Like
Korean TV Show, 2019, 17 eps
(Main Host)
17
Main Host
8.7
2019
Super Hearer
Super Hearer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 8 eps
[Hearer] (Ep. 1) (Guest)
8
[Hearer] (Ep. 1)
Guest
7.6
2019
Star Road: ASTRO
Star Road: ASTRO
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Main Host)
12
Main Host
8.3
2019
2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships
2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2019, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.9
2019
ASTRO X LieV
ASTRO X LieV
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
8.4
2018
2018 MBC Music Festival: The Live
2018 MBC Music Festival: The Live
Korean TV Show, 2018, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
7.5
2018
ASTRO Amigo TV
ASTRO Amigo TV
Korean TV Show, 2018, 3 eps
(Main Host)
3
Main Host
8.5
2018
Carefree Travelers Season 2
Carefree Travelers Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 15 eps
(Ep. 5-8) (Guest)
15
(Ep. 5-8)
Guest
7.6
2018
Happy Together Season 4
Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 10) (Guest)
77
[Special MC] (Ep. 10)
Guest
7.8
2018
2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2018, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.7
2018
Shoot-Out: Mart War
Shoot-Out: Mart War
Korean TV Show, 2018, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
7.5
2018
Amazing Saturday
Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 450 eps
(Ep. 153) (Guest)
450
(Ep. 153)
Guest
8.2
2018
Those Who Cross the Line
Those Who Cross the Line
Korean TV Show, 2018, 20 eps
(Ep. 5-8) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 5-8)
Guest
7.7
2018
2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships
2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2018, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.8
2018
Snail Hotel
Snail Hotel
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Guest)
12
Guest
10.0
2018
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Season  2
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 19 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.5
2018
Baek Jong Won's Alley Restaurant
Baek Jong Won's Alley Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2018, 200 eps
(Ep. 54) (Guest)
200
(Ep. 54)
Guest
8.1
2017
Master in the House
Master in the House
Korean TV Show, 2017, 238 eps
[Host] (Ep. 118-177) | [1-Day Disciple] (Ep. 116-117) (Regular Member)
238
[Host] (Ep. 118-177) | [1-Day Disciple] (Ep. 116-117)
Regular Member
8.6
2017
2017 MBC Music Festival: The Fan
2017 MBC Music Festival: The Fan
Korean TV Show, 2017, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
7.2
2017
K-RUSH Season 2
K-RUSH Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.0
2017
Master Key
Master Key
Korean TV Show, 2017, 13 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.1
2017
Music Bank in Jakarta
Music Bank in Jakarta
Korean TV Show, 2017, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
7.9
2017
Secret Variety Training
Secret Variety Training
Korean TV Show, 2017, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
8.1
2017
Crime Scene Season 3
Crime Scene Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
8.1
2017
The Show Fan PD
The Show Fan PD
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.5
2017
Fantastic Duo Season 2
Fantastic Duo Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 36 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 21-22) (Guest)
36
[Panelist] (Ep. 21-22)
Guest
7.9
2017
K-RUSH
K-RUSH
Korean TV Show, 2017, 20 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 14)
Guest
8.0
2017
2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships
2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.9
2017
Oppa Thinking Pilot
Oppa Thinking Pilot
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.5
2017
After Mom Goes to Sleep
After Mom Goes to Sleep
Korean TV Show, 2017, 67 eps
(Ep. 18, 46) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 18, 46)
Guest
8.1
2017
Song Ji Hyo's Beauty View
Song Ji Hyo's Beauty View
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.0
2016
2016 SBS Gayo Daejeon
2016 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.9
2016
Idol Battle Likes
Idol Battle Likes
Korean TV Show, 2016, 3 eps
[MC] (Ep.3) (Main Host)
3
[MC] (Ep.3)
Main Host
7.7
2016
Lipstick Prince
Lipstick Prince
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
[Replaced P.O.] (Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
[Replaced P.O.] (Ep. 3)
Guest
7.8
2016
Idol Party: Under the Sky Without a Mother
Idol Party: Under the Sky Without a Mother
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.9
2016
ASTRO Project
ASTRO Project
Korean TV Show, 2016, 5 eps
(Main Host)
5
Main Host
8.4
2016
Trick & True
Trick & True
Korean TV Show, 2016, 16 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
16
(Ep. 8)
Guest
7.5
2016
Let's Eat Dinner Together
Let's Eat Dinner Together
Korean TV Show, 2016, 164 eps
(Ep. 106) (Guest)
164
(Ep. 106)
Guest
7.8
2016
2016 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
2016 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2016
Replies That Make Us Flutter
Replies That Make Us Flutter
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2016
Boom Shakalaka
Boom Shakalaka
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
8.1
2016
The Immigration
The Immigration
Korean TV Show, 2016, 13 eps
(Guest)
13
Guest
8.0
2016
Law of the Jungle in New Caledonia
Law of the Jungle in New Caledonia
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(1st Half) (Guest)
9
(1st Half)
Guest
8.0
2016
Well Done Again Today
Well Done Again Today
Korean TV Show, 2016, 33 eps
(Ep. 29) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 29)
Guest
7.8
2016
Fan Heart Attack Idol TV
Fan Heart Attack Idol TV
Korean TV Show, 2016, 10 eps
(Ep. 8) (Regular Member)
10
(Ep. 8)
Regular Member
7.9
2016
Produce 101
Produce 101
Korean TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.1
2016
Astro OK Ready!
Astro OK Ready!
Korean TV Show, 2016, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
5
Regular Member
8.1
2015
Knowing Bros
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 137, 276) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 137, 276)
Guest
8.6
2015
Astro Ddoca
Astro Ddoca
Korean TV Show, 2015, 81 eps
(Regular Member)
81
Regular Member
8.7
2015
Astro Play
Astro Play
Korean TV Show, 2015, 205 eps
(Regular Member)
205
Regular Member
8.7
2015
My Little Television
My Little Television
Korean TV Show, 2015, 101 eps
(Ep. 86) (Guest)
101
(Ep. 86)
Guest
7.7
2015
King of Mask Singer
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 77–78, 85–86) (Guest)
525
[Panelist] (Ep. 77–78, 85–86)
Guest
8.0
2015
Problematic Men
Problematic Men
Korean TV Show, 2015, 156 eps
(Ep. 86) (Guest)
156
(Ep. 86)
Guest
8.0
2013
The Return of Superman
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 640 eps
(Ep. 395, 518) (Guest)
640
(Ep. 395, 518)
Guest
8.6
2013
After School Club
After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 671 eps
(Ep. 202, 219, 240, 291, 419) (Guest)
671
(Ep. 202, 219, 240, 291, 419)
Guest
7.8
2011
Weekly Idol
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 707 eps
(Ep. 256, 279, 307, 434) (Guest)
707
(Ep. 256, 279, 307, 434)
Guest
8.1
2011
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps
(Ep. 282, 311, 332-333, 389-390) (Guest)
800
(Ep. 282, 311, 332-333, 389-390)
Guest
8.2
2010
Hello Counselor
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 299, 333) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 299, 333)
Guest
7.9
2010
Running Man
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps
[Cameo] (Ep. 585) | [Guest] (Ep. 604) (Guest)
850
[Cameo] (Ep. 585) | [Guest] (Ep. 604)
Guest
9.2
2009
You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 427) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 427)
Guest
8.1
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 595) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 595)
Guest
8.2
2007
Happy Together Season 3
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 469) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 469)
Guest
7.6
2007
Radio Star
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 567) (Guest)
975
(Ep. 567)
Guest
7.6
2005
Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core
Korean TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
(2017-2018) | [Special MC] (Ep. 721) (Main Host)
1000
(2017-2018) | [Special MC] (Ep. 721)
Main Host
8.0
1999
The Golden Bell Challenge
The Golden Bell Challenge
Korean TV Show, 1999, 900 eps
(Ep. 800) (Guest)
900
(Ep. 800)
Guest
8.0
1998
Pops in Seoul
Pops in Seoul
Korean TV Show, 1998, 6000 eps
(Guest)
6000
Guest
7.9
Articles
Cha Eun Woo, Park Eun Bin, Choi Dae Hoon, Im Sung Jae gain superpowers in 'The WONDERfools'
K-Drama - Apr 23, 2026

Netflix has unveiled teaser and posters for 'The WONDERfools'

Cha Eun Woo, Park Eun Bin's Netflix K-drama 'The WONDERfools' announces premiere date
News - Apr 17, 2026

The Netflix series 'The WONDERfools' has confirmed its release date

ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo is joining Kang Ha Neul in the upcoming film 'First Ride'
News - Apr 3, 2025

ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo is confirmed to make a grand comeback to the big screen.

Hwang Min Hyun trained for 7 months for 'Study Group's action sequences, says action director Jo
News - Mar 3, 2025

Action director Jo Dong Hyuk spills the beans on what it took to deliver exhilarating action sequences in the TVING hit K-drama 'Study Group'

ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo will reportedly star alongside Go Min Si in the Hong Sisters' new K-drama
News - Jan 10, 2025

ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo might be the leading man of Go Min Si in a new Hong Sisters K-drama.

Cupid’s Dream Pairings
Editorials - Nov 24, 2024

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Cha Eun Woo

Dong Min Lee
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  • First Name: Dong Min
  • Family Name: Lee
  • Native name: 차은우
  • Also Known as: Cha Eun U, Cha Eunwoo, Cha Eunu, Lee Dongmin, 이동민
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: March 30, 1997
  • Age: 29

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