An American Fan Talks About Her Favorite Actor ASTRO's Cha EunWoo & Why She Loves Him

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There are K-Drama fans across the globe who share the same passion. But on online platforms, it is hard to know about each other's stories and tastes. Even if we are in the same fandom, it is hard to get to know each other.

So at Kpopmap, we started the Kpopmap Fan Interview Project to get to know more about K-Drama fans from different countries. Just like the Kpopmap Fan Interview for idols, the Kpopmap Fan Interview for actors aims to open the opportunity for fans to promote, talk about, and share their love for their favorite actor/actress with our readers.

Angela Stacy from the US. is the next fan to answer our questions about her favorite actor. She is a fan of Cha EunWoo! Check out how she became his fan, the reasons why she is a fan, the dramas she recommends, and much more insights about Cha EunWoo.

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Can you introduce yourself? Where are you from?

My name is Angela Stacy. I’m from California, USA.

Who is your favorite Korean actor/actress? And how and when did you become a fan?

My favorite Korean actor is Cha EunWoo. When I first watched Cha EunWoo on Netflix’s "Rookie Historian (Goo HaeRyung)", I fell in love with him instantly. After that, everything is history. I met ASTRO through EunWoo and bought all their albums.

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What are the reasons why you love your favorite actor?

Other than with his too-beautiful, gorgeous visual, he has both beauty and brains. He is sincere, kind, considerate, and loves his fans. It doesn’t matter how busy he is, he finds time to communicate with fans.

Can you recommend dramas or movies starring your favorite actor for new fans?

"Rookie Historian Goo HaeRyung", "True Beauty", "My ID Is Gangnam Beauty", "The Best Hit", "Top Management", "Revenge Note", "Decibel" and latest one is "Island".

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Do you have an all-time favorite scene? Can you describe it or share a video?

In "True Beauty" when he was at the hospital (he had an accident) and he was talking to his dad, he had a panic attack and his acting there was phenomenal!

What was your favorite answer given by your favorite actor in an interview?

He always says, he would work harder. He always proves it to us.

What is your favorite actor's influence on your daily life or yourself?

I started buying some audible books about the Korean language and history, so I can learn some Korean greetings, etc. I also got hooked on Korean dramas after watching Cha EunWoo.

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For Kpopmap readers who are not familiar with Korean dramas/movies yet, please tell us what makes Korean actors and Korean dramas/movies attractive to you.

The storyline is always amazing. It’s unpredictable. Korean actors' acting is always incredible!

What genre do you want your favorite actor to appear in? What's the reason?

A priest, and now he’s on "Island". His acting in "Island" is amazing!! He executed it very well!! Something different from his past Korean dramas.

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What are the actors you would like your favorite actor to act with? What's the reason?

I would like EunWoo to act with Song JoongKi. A Chaebol Lawyer that can’t be bought with money and fighting rich people’s corruption.

Which co-actor do you think had the best chemistry with your favourite actor?

Hwang InYoup from "True Beauty" & Kim NamGil from "Island".

What's your favourite 2022 moment involving your favourite actor?

A lot of them. I will name a few. When I saw EunWoo on the big screen for ASTRO's concert movie "Stargazer Astroscope", and "Decibel".

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What is a random fact that you think people don't know about them?

EunWoo is humble, and is a philanthropist He works hard, he's super smart, and shy.

If you could spend the day with them, what would you want to do together?

If I have the opportunity to spend a day with EunWoo, I would love to do simple things- hiking or biking, visit the ocean to relax, then have a nice dinner by the water (ocean).

How do you support them the most?

I support EunWoo (and ASTRO) by buying their merchandise, music/albums, and streaming on Youtube.

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Is there any role you want to see your favorite actor do?

I would love EunWoo to do a "Top Gun" style movie as a pilot.

What is your favourite way of communicating with your favourite actor?

I always comment on his Instagram posts and YouTube posts, and sometimes I DM him on Instagram. I know he doesn’t answer the DMs, but I’m still hoping.

What about your favourite actor do you relate to the most?

EunWoo is a philanthropist. We both love helping people in need.

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If you could place your favourite actor in a K-Pop group, which group would it be and why?

Of course, ASTRO. They respect one another, no jealousy and support one another. Technically, they are brothers.

Have you ever made a new friend because of K-Dramas?

Yes, of course. We compare notes like what we watched and what to watch next.

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What is the biggest mystery about your favourite actor?

I haven’t seen his parents and his younger brother. I wonder where he got his beautiful face.

Do you feel there are any misunderstandings, things that are not well-known, or any prejudices about your favorite actor?

Some people think Cha EunWoo is just a face, but he works hard for everything and always proves to his fans that he can do it well.

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Angela Stacy's message for Cha EunWoo:

Dear EunWoo, thank you for your hard work, sincerity, kindness, and consideration to your fans, you are one of my strengths during my breast cancer journey. You helped me a lot and you always put a smile on my face. You were my daily dose of medicine!!! I hope to meet you one day.

Thank you for answering our questions, Angela Stacy.

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