Cha Eun Woo, beloved singer and actor, has touched hearts with a deeply emotional message dedicated to his late ASTRO bandmate, Moonbin, on his birthday.

On January 26, Cha Eun Woo took to his social media to share a simple yet powerful message: "Happy birthday. I miss you."

His words were accompanied by a photo of a cake made of Choco Pies and a throwback picture of himself celebrating Moonbin's birthday during their time together.

Cha Eun Woo has often opened up about his grief and longing for Moonbin. Last May, during an appearance on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, he shared his emotional journey and how Moonbin's memory continues to shape his life.

Reflecting on 2023, he said, "Last year was a difficult year for me." He revealed that he channeled his emotions into songwriting, pouring his heart into ASTRO’s recent album. "I wrote the lyrics from Bin’s perspective," he explained. "I cried a lot while writing them. Even now, I can’t sing that song without breaking down."

Cha Eun Woo also shared his struggles with guilt. "I felt overwhelmed, questioning if it was okay for me to eat, to rest. Sometimes, Bin appears in my dreams—at the gym or in the recording studio. Those dreams stay with me."

The idol admitted to feeling conflicted about expressing his emotions publicly. "When people ask if I’m okay, I don’t like saying I am, but I also don’t want to say I’m not. What I do know is that I want to live better. That’s what Bin would want too."

One moment that particularly resonates with him is the final line in Wonderful World: ‘May everyone who has experienced the pain of loss find comfort. May the world be kinder to them.’

Cha Eun Woo shared how that narration mirrors his feelings, adding, "I want to live better for Bin’s share too. I need to stay strong for the people around me."

He revealed that despite his company suggesting a break, he chose to work on the project Wonderful World as a way to honor Moonbin’s memory. "It felt like something I had to do. It reminded me of him in so many ways."

In a heartfelt video message, Cha Eun Woo spoke directly to Moonbin: "Bin-ah, how are you doing? I miss you. I’ll work hard to carry both your dreams and mine. Don’t worry, and let’s meet again someday."

Fans and friends continue to express their support for Cha Eun Woo, who is bravely sharing his journey of healing while honoring the legacy of his cherished friend.

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Kwon Eun Bi is living the dream — solo success, tons of ads, and now… a building under her name!

On April 21, a new episode was uploaded on the Donghaemul and Baekdu Eunhyuk YouTube channel.

In the video, Kwon Eun Bi opened up about her viral Waterbomb moment, her career boost, and her big investment move.

The former IZ*ONE member confidently said, “Is there a Waterbomb goddess I feel competitive with? Honestly, not even one. I don’t care. Aren’t I the best?” Eunhyuk backed her up, saying, “The original has a different level. I can’t argue with that.”

Eun Bi also talked about how nervous she was at the time. “That was my first festival in Seoul. I was alone on such a big stage, and I was so nervous. You never know when success will hit. I didn’t think that performance would blow up,” she said.

Surprisingly, she didn’t feel the buzz while performing. “I was on stage around 1 PM, and there were still lots of empty seats. I kept thinking, ‘Is this okay? What if it goes badly?’ But when I got home, the reaction just exploded. I was shocked!”

Eunhyuk asked, “You must’ve gotten a lot of ads after that, right?” She replied with a smile, “Yes, I did a lot of ads after Waterbomb.” KCM chimed in and teased, “You even bought a building with all that money!”

Eun Bi laughed and admitted, “I was already making money before, but after Waterbomb, the income ratio felt like 3 to 7. I got tons of commercial deals and events. And since I’m working alone now, I don’t need to share my income with group members, so that helped a lot.”

Netizens are cheering her on, calling her a true queen of the solo era — with business smarts to match her talent!

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