Cha Eun Woo has become one of the most popular actors in South Korea. Known for his good looks and acting skills, he has starred in many great Korean dramas and movies. Let’s look at his 10 best works as of 2025.
1. True Beauty (2020-2021)
True Beauty is a romantic comedy drama that made Cha Eun Woo very famous. He plays Lee Su Ho, a handsome and smart high school student. The story is about a girl named Lim Ju Kyung who uses makeup to become pretty after being bullied for her looks. Lee Su Ho falls in love with her true self.
This drama talks about important things like beauty standards and self-love. Cha Eun Woo did a great job showing Lee Su Ho’s cold outside but warm inside. His chemistry with the lead actress Moon Ga Young was amazing. Fans loved seeing their sweet romance grow.
True Beauty was very popular not just in Korea but all over the world. It helped make Cha Eun Woo a big star. The drama is fun, touching, and has important messages. It’s a must-watch for any Cha Eun Woo fan.
2. My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
My ID is Gangnam Beauty was Cha Eun Woo’s first main role in a drama. He plays Do Kyung Seok, a handsome college student. The story is about Kang Mi Rae, a girl who gets plastic surgery before starting college. She wants to stop being bullied for her looks. Do Kyung Seok likes her for who she is inside.
This drama talks about looks and how people judge others based on appearance. Cha Eun Woo showed he could act well even though he was new. His character teaches us to value inner beauty. The drama was very popular and helped start Cha Eun Woo’s acting career.
3. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (2019)
In this historical drama, Cha Eun Woo plays Prince Yi Rim. He’s a lonely prince who secretly writes romance novels. He meets Goo Hae Ryung, one of the first female historians in the Joseon era. They fall in love while facing challenges in the royal court.
This was Cha Eun Woo’s first time in a historical drama. He looked great in the traditional clothes and showed a different side of his acting. The drama mixes history, romance, and some funny moments. It was praised for talking about women’s rights in old Korea.
4. Island (2022-2023)
Island is a fantasy action drama where Cha Eun Woo plays an exorcist priest named John. He teams up with a monster hunter and a rich woman to fight evil spirits on Jeju Island. This drama was very different from Cha Eun Woo’s usual romantic roles.
In Island, Cha Eun Woo got to do a lot of action scenes. He also spoke some English and Latin for his priest character. The drama has scary moments and exciting fights. It shows that Cha Eun Woo can do well in different types of roles, not just romantic ones.
5. A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023)
This fantasy romance drama is based on a popular webtoon. Cha Eun Woo plays Jin Seo Won, a teacher who is afraid of dogs because of something that happened when he was young. The female lead, Han Hae Na, turns into a dog at night because of a family curse. Only a kiss from Seo Won can break the curse.
The drama is sweet and funny. It shows how Seo Won slowly gets over his fear of dogs because of his growing feelings for Hae Na. Cha Eun Woo’s acting as someone afraid but trying to be brave was very good. Fans loved seeing him in another romantic role.
6. Wonderful World (2024)
Wonderful World is a more serious drama for Cha Eun Woo. He plays Kwon Sun Yool, a young man seeking revenge for his father’s death. The drama talks about how people deal with losing loved ones to crimes. It also shows how revenge can change a person.
This role was very different from Cha Eun Woo’s usual characters. He had to show deep sadness and anger. Many people praised his acting in this drama. It proved that he could do well in more mature and complex roles.
7. Love in the Moonlight (2016)
This was one of Cha Eun Woo’s first acting jobs. He had a small role as a handsome nobleman. Even though he wasn’t in it much, many people noticed him. The drama was very popular and helped more people know about Cha Eun Woo.
8. My Romantic Some Recipe (2021)
In this web drama, Cha Eun Woo plays a chef who falls in love with a food critic. It’s a short and sweet romance story. Fans loved seeing Cha Eun Woo cook on screen. The drama shows off his charming side and was a fun project between his bigger dramas.
9. Hit the Top (2017)
Cha Eun Woo had a supporting role in this drama about a 1990s idol who time travels to the present. He played a modern-day idol trainee. This was one of his earlier roles where he got to show his singing and dancing skills along with acting.
10. Sweet Revenge (2017)
This was another early role for Cha Eun Woo. He played a popular student in this teen drama about a girl who can get revenge on people using a mysterious app. Even in this small role, his good looks and charm stood out.
