Cha Eun Woo’s ‘Action Star’ Era Begins As He Gets Lauded For His Fight Scenes in ‘Island’

Boy-next-door no more! Cha Eun Woo's "Action Star" era has begun as he impresses viewers with his delicate and sharp performances in "Island."

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ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo drew attention by naturally portraying a variety of performances, from action to deft acting in "Island" episodes 3 and 4.

The cool young priest, Yo Han (Cha Eun Woo), arrived in Jeju Island to protect the savior in the prophecy book. He stays with Won Min Ho (Lee Da Hee), who knows him as the nephew of Butler Jang (Oh Kwang Rok).

While having a drink with Won Mi Ho, Yo Han showed a sly side by saying, "I thought you were younger than me," drawing a smile from viewers. As the story progresses, he learns the identity of Van (Kim Nam Gil), who visited Mi Ho.

The young priest found the right time to confront Van and said to him, "No matter how much you pretend to be a human, You can't hide it. You're Jung Yeom Gwi," provoking Won Mi Ho's personal bodyguard.

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In particular, Yo Han, who summoned the spirit of the forest, Benjulle, to save student Su Ryeon (Jeong Su Bin), who was in a deteriorating condition, made a splendid action performance to fight Benjulle, doubling the level of immersion in the play.

Cha Eun Woo & Kim Nam Gil's Fight Scenes Wow Viewers

Above all, at the end of "Island" episode 4, he provoked Van, took out a staff that emits holy power, and began a duel with the demon slayer with a spleen expression.

After tying Van to a pole, Yo Han pulled out a trap and drew a cross on Van's forehead while reciting prayers, and Van revealed himself as a chaste demon.

Yo Han panicked and tried to attack him, but unfortunately, Van grabbed Yo Han's neck, causing his tension to rise to a climax.

Cha Eun Woo once again was lauded by the public after he left a strong impression with his realistic action acting.

The idol-actor's high level of action performance that decorated the ending of the episode maximized the charm of Yo Han's character while discovering another side of the "Decibel" star.

Cha Eun Woo Officially Debuts As 'Action Star'

As such, Cha Eun Woo's "Action Star" era has started. He is proving his presence at the center of the drama by exhibiting a good synergy with Won Mi Ho and a chaotic chemistry with Van.

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Shai Collins wrote this.