Cha Eun-woo’s younger brother impresses viewers with elite Chinese university background

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo is widely known for his visuals, but his younger brother is now drawing attention for an unexpected reason: an elite academic pedigree to match the family’s looks. On the Dec. 18 episode of MBC variety show “Where is My Home,” a segment set in Shanghai sparked online buzz after a student casually revealed that Cha’s younger brother had studied at Fudan University, one of China’s most prestigious institutions. During the broadcast, comedian Kim Sook, chef Jung Ji-sun and YouTuber Captain Brother met local students while touring Shanghai. One student, who identified himself as a current Fudan University enrollee, said he was a fan of Captain Brother. Captain Brother, a graduate of Tsinghua University, where Chinese President Xi Jinping attended, then asked the student about famous alumni from his school. The student surprised everyone by saying, “Cha Eun-woo’s younger brother was a Fudan University student.” Kim responded with playful exaggeration, saying, “That sounds even more impressive,” fueling the lighthearted rivalry between Chi