• ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo Reflects on Loss of Friend Moonbin During 'You Quiz on the Block' Appearance

    Cha Eun Woo of ASTRO made a heartfelt appearance on 'You Quiz on the Block' where he shared candid insights into his life, career, and the profound impact of losing his close friend Moonbin.

    During the show, Cha Eun Woo recounted his journey to becoming a celebrity, revealing that despite his reputation for being handsome and studious, he was never scouted until attending a physics cram school where he received an audition offer.

    He admitted feeling lost during his trainee days, facing challenges in dancing and enduring criticism, which led to a loss of confidence.

    However, he found strength in patience and perseverance after three and a half years of training.

    Expressing deep affection for his ASTRO bandmates, Cha Eun Woo highlighted their bond and shared the burden he felt when the spotlight was solely on him.

    However, the most poignant moment came when he opened up about the loss of Moonbin, who passed away suddenly last year.

    Cha Eun Woo revealed that he wrote the lyrics to songs in his recent album, channeling his emotions and grappling with guilt and sadness.

    He admitted to struggling to sing those songs, overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and the frequent appearance of Moonbin in his dreams.

    Despite the pain, he resolved to honor Moonbin's memory by striving to live better and work harder, believing it to be what his late friend would have wanted.

    Reflecting on his determination to carry on, Cha Eun Woo shared a heartfelt message to Moonbin, expressing his longing and promising to fulfill his share while cherishing their memories.

    Cha Eun Woo's honest and emotional revelations on 'You Quiz on the Block' offered fans a glimpse into his inner struggles and his enduring bond with Moonbin, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

    On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

    During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

    He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

    The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

    “I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

    He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

    “In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

    Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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