๐ฐ Esquire Vietnam: What Movies and TV Shows Has Cha Eunwoo Starred In? 8 Must-Watch Works
โHis major breakthrough came with Gangnam Beauty. His role as Do Kyungseok brought him widespread popularity across Asia. Two years later, True Beauty resonated with audiences worldwide, further solidifying his status in the youth-romance genre.
Rather than sticking solely to the handsome-student archetype, #ChaEunwoo took on a wider range of characters. He played Prince Yirim in Rookie Historian Goo Haeryung, the Vatican exorcist Priest Yohan in Island, and the deeply traumatized Kwon Seonyul in Wonderful World. In particular, Wonderful World showcased a more mature and psychologically intense side of his acting compared with his earlier rolesโ
1. The WONDERfools (2026)
Cha Eunwoo plays Lee Unjeong, a strict and cold special civil servant who approaches Chaeni while investigating a series of mysterious local disappearances. The investigation gradually draws Unjeong into events beyond ordinary comprehension. The WONDERfools marks a new direction for Cha Eunwoo, blending action, comedy, and fantasy.
2. The First Ride (2025)
Cha Eunwoo plays Yeonmin, one of the film's four central characters. Alongside his friends, Yeonmin navigates a series of mishaps during their trip, from misunderstandings and conflicts to moments of reflection on a friendship that has lasted for more than two decades. The film marks Cha Eunwoo's first leading role in a feature film.
3. Wonderful World (2024)
Wonderful World follows Eun Soohyun, a renowned psychology professor and author whose life falls apart after the tragic death of her son. When the perpetrator escapes punishment, Soohyun takes justice into her own hands and eventually meets Kwon Seonyul (Cha Eunwoo). Their encounter draws them into a web of hidden secrets involving their pasts and families.
Seonyul was a medical student who dropped out following a family tragedy. Living a secluded life, he carries deep pain and unresolved anger. As he grows closer to Soohyun, the secrets surrounding Seonyul's past gradually come to light. Unlike his romantic roles in True Beauty and Gangnam Beauty, this character explores inner turmoil, trauma, and difficult choices.
4. A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023)
Cha Eunwoo plays Jin Seowon, a high school math teacher. Cold and reserved on the surface, Seowon avoids dogs at all costs. After learning Haena's secret, he gradually confronts his fear and opens his heart to her. The series is one of Eunwoo's notable male-lead roles combining romantic comedy with fantasy elements.
5. Island (2022)
Cha Eunwoo plays Priest Yohan, a young exorcist sent from the Vatican. Yohan possesses powerful exorcism abilities, an optimistic personality, and a willingness to sacrifice himself to protect others. Although he is not the sole central character, Yohan is one of the drama's three main leads. The series marked Eunwoo's first major foray into the action-horror genre.
6. True Beauty (2020)
Cha Eunwoo stars as Lee Suho, a top student who becomes quiet and distant following the death of his best friend. Beneath his cold exterior, Suho is thoughtful and quietly protective of Jukyung. The drama catapulted Eunwoo to international fame and remains one of the defining roles of his career.
7. Rookie Historian Goo Haeryung (2019)
Cha Eunwoo portrays Yirim as an innocent yet romantic prince who harbors hidden pain behind his royal status. This was his first leading role in a historical drama and earned him the Best New Actor award at the 2019 MBC Drama Awards.
8. My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
At university, Mirae reunites with Do Kyungseok (Cha Eunwoo), a former middle school classmate. Quiet and aloof, Kyungseok does not judge people based on their appearance. He develops feelings for Mirae and stands by her as she learns to value herself. The role was a major milestone in Eunwoo's career, bringing him widespread recognition across Asia.
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