Seoul: Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo enlisted in the South Korean military Monday, where he will serve in the Army's brass band, his agency, Fantagio, said. The singer-actor, 28, will fulfill his service in the band after completing five weeks of basic training at the Korea Army Training Center in Nonsan, located about 150 kilometers south of Seoul. He arrived at the facility in a black SUV shortly before 2 p.m. and proceeded directly onto the base without greeting the fans who had gathered with supportive banners to wish him well.

According to Yonhap News Agency, on Sunday night, Cha, a member of boy band Astro, connected with his fans through a YouTube livestream to share his thoughts. He described the impending enlistment as "surreal" and noted that his new military-style haircut was "the shortest" it had been since he was a toddler. "I will be back safe and healthy. I wish all the best for you all," he said.

In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve between 18 and 21 months in the military.