ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo Wins Best Actor at 13th TOP TEN AWARDS

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo has claimed the top spot in the Best Actor category at the 13th TOP TEN AWARDS (TTA), competing for the title of 'Best Global Artist'.

Organized by TENASIA, the 13th TTA is an event that selects the best global artists for the first half of 2025. Artists representing K-pop and K-content vied for the 'Best Global Artist' title at this prestigious event.

Cha Eun-woo expressed his gratitude, saying, "I want to first thank everyone for allowing me to receive the TTA Best Actor award. This award holds special meaning for me as it is thanks to the unwavering support from AROHA fans. I am grateful for the constant love and will strive to show even better sides of myself in the future. Please continue to watch over me."

Cha Eun-woo debuted with ASTRO in 2016 and has established himself as an actor with roles in dramas such as 'Best Punch', 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty', 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung', 'True Beauty', and 'Island'. Balancing his career as both a singer and actor, Cha Eun-woo is set to release a new solo album in September. He will also appear in the upcoming Netflix series 'The Wonder Fools' and the film 'The First Ride', both set for release next year.

Cha Eun-woo is scheduled to fulfill his military service duties by joining the Army Band after completing basic training, with a discharge date set for January 27, 2027.

The preliminary voting for the TTA took place from May 19 to June 1, followed by the final voting from June 5 to 14. Cha Eun-woo was selected in the Best Actor category, while ASTRO topped the Male Idol Group category. Kim Hye-yoon won in the Best Actress category, and NiziU took the Female Idol Group title. BTS's V and BLACKPINK's Jisoo were named in the Male and Female Solo Idol categories, respectively. The Rookie award went to NEXZ, while Son Tae-jin and Kim Tae-yeon were chosen in the Male and Female Solo Singer categories. Park Seo-jin's 'Honey Tip' was awarded Best Song.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TENASIA one@tenasia.co.kr