Cha Eun-woo's Latest Photos Spark Debate Among Korean Netizens

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1. He looks exactly like he did when he had some baby fat as a child; he really has gained weight.
2. Now, whenever I see him, '20 billion KRW' automatically comes to mind.
3. He looks a bit like a trot singer.

4. Like a flower without fragrance.
5. He keeps taking selfies from those influencer angles; it's awkward to watch.
6. Ultimately, his image changed after that incident. If not for that, even if he gained weight, people would probably just say, 'He's still handsome even with the weight gain.' Like NewJeans, the overall perception changed because their image did.

7. Hmm... it feels like more than just weight gain; something about him seems to have changed.
8. If you ask if he's handsome, he still is, but the feeling is completely different from before.
9. I somehow get a Chinese influencer vibe.

10. After gaining weight, he looks exactly like his younger brother.
11. It's really amazing; after gaining weight, I suddenly see his brother's face. Is this even considered gaining weight? How thin was he before?
12. Honestly, he's still very handsome.

13. I'm curious if the people criticizing his appearance in this comment section are the same ones who were shouting 'It's 2026, and you're still body-shaming?' in another article about a female idol, haha.
14. His nickname has directly become '20 billion KRW' now, haha. But he earned so much money based on his image, and now that image has completely collapsed, so he really looks very different.
15. It turns out a person's image is truly that important. Now I just find him looking harsh, and all I can think about is 20 billion KRW.

16. Hasn't he been in the military for over a year now? He doesn't seem to be wearing makeup or styling his hair. Honestly, he's actually maintaining himself quite well.
17. How did he suddenly become less handsome? It's really amazing, haha.
18. Even though I know he probably isn't actively managing his appearance right now, I still feel that image is truly important.

19. Honestly, whether it's a male idol or a male actor, once their face gets fat, it's over. Stop defending him.
20. He used to be like a refreshing and innocent boy; now he has a 'rich Jang Dong-gun' vibe, haha.
21. In the entertainment industry, image truly dictates everything.

22. I don't know if it's because he gained weight or if my perception of him has changed, but that old feeling is completely gone.
23. He makes a living with his face, but he ruined his image due to tax evasion. He should at least maintain his appearance. Indeed, even the most handsome person loses points when they gain weight.
24. So what exactly is he doing now? From these photos, it just looks like he gained a little weight and occasionally takes pictures.

25. Didn't he later recalculate and pay over 10 billion KRW in back taxes? Isn't it fine as long as he paid it?
26. If his main profession was strong, it would be one thing, but he almost entirely relies on his looks, and now his image is gone, so...
27. I used to think he resembled Lee Se-chang (이세창), and now that he's gained weight, he looks even more like him.

28. Cha Eun-woo (차은우) isn't the only one with tax evasion issues. Since it's already out, why not investigate everyone? I think some celebrities just haven't been caught yet.
29. This really makes me realize how important dieting is.
30. It's truly amazing... I used to really like Cha Eun-woo, but why does he look so different now? Image truly is important.

31. Actually, his face itself hasn't changed much, but his overall image is completely different.
32. Discussing his tax evasion and criticizing his mistakes is normal; he has to bear the consequences himself. But for so many people to start attacking his appearance, saying he looks ugly or has a nasty expression, is really too much. I'm tired of reading those comments.
33. Now he has the vibe of a male lead in a weekend family drama.

34. He's in the military; he still looks handsome like this. Instead of constantly commenting on his appearance, let's discuss what he actually did wrong...
35. Many male celebrities gain muscle and weight after joining the military, so this seems normal for him. The tax evasion scandal is still the more regrettable issue.