Cha Eun-woo of ASTRO announces 2nd mini album 'ELSE' with rich content, set for release on November 21, 2023.
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ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo has prepared rich content to coincide with the release of his 2nd mini album on November 21. Today (30th), Cha Eun-woo revealed the schedule for his 2nd solo mini album 'ELSE' through official SNS, starting the countdown to release. The released images include fragments of Cha Eun-woo's dark aura, exuding a fantastical yet tense atmosphere. Additionally, dynamic graphics depicting various waveforms preview diverse content, raising fan expectations. According to the schedule, a preview of the 'ELSE' CD will be released on the 31st, and online pre-sales will begin on November 3 at 2 PM. Following this, mysterious content will be released in five installments around the album's release, marked with question marks to stimulate fan curiosity. Furthermore, Cha Eun-woo will convey hints of new songs through two character stories, a tracklist, two types of concept photos, and a teaser for the title track's music video. On November 21, the full album and the main music video for the title track will be released, with a performance video for the title track added on the 24th, promising enjoyment for both visual and auditory senses. Cha Eun-woo, who enlisted in the army's military band in July, will continue to be active without any 'gaps' through this album. His 1st mini album 'ENTITY', released last February, topped the iTunes album charts in 21 regions and the worldwide chart, recording over 210,000 initial sales. He also successfully completed the fan concert tour '2024 Just One 10 Minute [Mystery Elevator]' across 11 cities in Asia and South America, as well as the '2025 Solo Fan Meeting [THE ROYAL]' held in Seoul and Tokyo, energetically engaging with fans worldwide until just before his enlistment. Cha Eun-woo's 2nd mini album 'ELSE' will be released on November 21 at 1 PM on all music streaming sites worldwide. His movie 'First Ride', in which he starred, was released in Korea on the 29th and is receiving positive reviews from audiences, steadily becoming a hit.
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At a VIP screening for 'First Ride', Jungkook of BTS highlighted his friendship with ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo by bringing a large doll of him. He expressed excitement about Cha Eun-woo's role in the film and sent warm wishes for his health and military service. Both born in 1997, they are part of a close-knit group of friends known as '97z'. BTS is preparing for a new album and a major world tour in 2024.
ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo will release his 2nd solo mini-album 'ELSE' on November 21, filling the gap during his military service. A teaser video reveals his charismatic and mysterious persona. This album, recorded before enlistment, follows his first mini-album 'ENTITY' released 1 year and 9 months ago, heightening anticipation for his musical journey. Cha Eun-woo continues to engage in acting and music, recently hosting fan meetings and participating in upcoming projects.
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