5 K-Dramas Starring Cha Eun-woo That Are A Must-Watch
Whether it’s setting the stage on fire as a K-pop idol or transporting audiences to another world with his acting in some cult favourite K-dramas, ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo is a force to be reckoned with. He is a card-carrying member of the club of K-pop idols who are also amazing actors, along with fellow performers like IU, Bae Suzy and Park Hyung-sik.
Known for his jaw-dropping good looks that perfectly complement his talents as a performer, Cha Eun-woo has appeared in TV shows of a wide variety of genres. From supernatural thrillers to cheesy romances, there’s something for every kind of Cha Eun-woo fan.
If you’re looking for your next K-drama, take a look at our list of some of his best works…
Best Cha Eun-woo K-Dramas To Watch On Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & More…
Island (2022)
Island (2022)
This drama was adapted from a webtoon of the same name. In this one, three people have to come together to take on an evil force that’s threatening to destroy the world. In an exclusive interview with HELLO!, Cha Eun-woo admitted that the character of the Catholic priest Yohan was the most interesting to play in a drama yet. He prepared for the role by taking Latin and Italian classes and even spending some time with priests.
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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
Another adaptation of a popular webtoon, this drama is about the troubling prevalence of plastic surgery in South Korea. In the show, Kang Mi-rae goes under the knife to get a makeover after being bullied for her looks growing up. In college, she meets Do Kyung Suk who doesn’t care about outer beauty. Cha Eun-woo made his debut as a K-drama lead with this one and cemented his status as a bankable star.
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Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019)
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019)
This historical romance follows the love story of the titular historian Goo Hae-ryung, a free-spirit who comes to work at the royal Joseon court and Prince Dowon who moonlights as a romance novelist in secret. The role won Cha Eun-woo several awards and critical acclaim.
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True Beauty (2020)
True Beauty (2020)
Just like My ID is Gangnam Beauty, this much-loved K-drama also revolves around the idea of beauty and how its value ultimately depends on the eye of the beholder. In the show, Lim Ju-kyung learns to transform her appearance through the use of make-up to overcome years of bullying. Cha Eun-woo was praised for his role as the cold-on-the-outside-yet-warm-on-the-inside male lead in the drama.
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Top Management (2018)
Top Management (2018)
The show follows a former idol trainee who can see the future. She joins a management agency and becomes in charge of an up and coming, but struggling, idol group. Cha Eun-woo, who played the role of an idol in the group, gave a convincing and heartwarming performance since off screen he, too, had to go through the same struggles as his onscreen character.
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