Cha Eun-woo’s star power is unstoppable right now. His new film First Ride, directed by Nam Dae-joong, has ruled Korea’s box office for four consecutive days, drawing over 96,000 viewers on November 1 alone, according to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticket network. The movie even outpaced Chainsaw Man: Legere, claiming the No. 1 spot and proving its broad audience appeal.
The buzz around the First Ride comes at the perfect time just as Cha Eun-woo captured global attention while hosting the APEC Summit Welcome Dinner in Gyeongju on October 31. Fans are linking his polished stage presence with his effortless charm on screen, making this moment feel like the rise of a new cultural icon.
First Ride isn’t just another comedy; it’s a warm, laughter-filled story about lifelong friendship. It follows five friends—Tae-jeong (Kang Ha-neul), Do-jin (Kim Young-kwang), Yeon-min (Cha Eun-woo), Geum-bok (Kang Young-seok), and Ok-sim (Han Sun-hwa)—as they embark on their first overseas trip after 24 years of friendship. The chemistry between the cast and the film’s nostalgic humor have struck a chord with audiences, turning First Ride into one of the most talked-about Korean films of the season.
