Cha Eunwoo’s ELSE Gives Us More Than Expected

ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo didn’t wait for the perfect moment to make his music comeback. His second mini album, ELSE, was in the works even before his military enlistment, proving just how far ahead he thinks.

The album features four tracks, each stepping into a slightly different sound. From bright pop-funk influences to softer, emotionally tinted vocals, Cha Eunwoo lets us explore his musicality without ever dropping the elegance he’s known for. Just… with a little more confidence this time.

Full track list: 

1. ‘Sweet Papaya’
2. ‘SATURDAY PREACHER’
3. ‘Selfish’
4. ‘Thinkin’ Bout U’

A Glimpse Into ELSE

‘Sweet Papaya’

First is ‘Sweet Papaya,’ a lighter, pop-funk-inspired track that feels like the album’s warmest moment. It sets the tone with a subtle groove and an easy confidence, almost like a sort of introduction.

‘Saturday Preacher’

Then, the energy rises with ‘SATURDAY PREACHER,’ the title track and most visually defined moment of the project. Rhythm-driven and slightly theatrical, it carries the kind of presence expected from a lead single. The music video reflects this with a gradual shift: Cha Eunwoo starts out composed and controlled, then subtly reveals a second persona. This second persona carries a different kind of energy. He feels more intense, almost like someone watching from the outside and quietly steering what’s happening.

‘Selfish’

‘Selfish’ follows with a more modern pop feel, steady in tempo and layered with self-reflective nuance. It lands somewhere between performance and confession. It’s not overly emotional but pointed enough to linger and leave a message.

‘Thinkin’ Bout U’

Things soften with ‘Thinkin’ Bout U’, closing the album on a slower and more vulnerable note, which got us feeling some things (and it has been on repeat since).

All in all, Cha Eunwoo really came through with ELSE. Four tracks and one standout music video later, and we’re low-key still unpacking it.

Alright, now here’s the real question: which track are you playing on repeat first? Or did ‘SATURDAY PREACHER’ already hijack your playlist before you even finished this article? Be honest. Drop your pick in the comments or tag us on X @thehoneypop. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for even more content.

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