Junhwan Cha in talks to star in new drama

[gsk8]

On June 7, Cha Jun Hwan’s new agency Fantagio confirmed that the athlete was in talks to star in the upcoming tvN sitcom “Palace Land”.

Olympic Figure Skater Cha Jun Hwan In Talks To Star In New Drama | Soompi

Olympic figure skater Cha Jun Hwan is gearing up to make his return to acting! On June 7, Cha Jun Hwan’s new agency Fantagio confirmed that the athlete

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[gsk8]

...but that doesn't mean he's retiring from figure skating

 

[yfan1]

...but that doesn't mean he's retiring from figure skating

How does he intend to juggle this (if it happens) and competitive skating?

Sounds like a break, at least.

 

[gsk8]

He may not know yet either

 

[Mathman]

Here he is as a child actor back in the day.

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[ladyjane]

I can understand he goes back to acting and lets go, he has been on the FS scene for so many years. But, I hope he knows how to juggle these two very different careers and comes back in September/October refreshed!

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

I can understand he goes back to acting and lets go, he has been on the FS scene for so many years. But, I hope he knows how to juggle these two very different careers and comes back in September/October refreshed!

Or just jump the Grand Prix season. I really hope that the Korean Federation will let him do what he wants.

 

[noskates]

I just watched the Men's freeskate from the 2022 Olympics when Jun was still with Brian Orser. OMG what a difference in his skating from then until now. He was passionate and committed and exciting to watch and seemed like he really, really wanted it. Lately I felt he's been phoning it in. Maybe he should just segue into acting.

 

[4everchan]

Or just jump the Grand Prix season. I really hope that the Korean Federation will let him do what he wants.

Well... the Korean Federation is one of the most demanding on their skaters. They do so many mandatory domestic competitions. I don't know if they would be willing to give him some slack.

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

I just watched the Men's freeskate from the 2022 Olympics when Jun was still with Brian Orser. OMG what a difference in his skating from then until now. He was passionate and committed and exciting to watch and seemed like he really, really wanted it. Lately I felt he's been phoning it in. Maybe he should just segue into acting.

The problem at 2022 Olympic Games is that he had been 23 months without skating at TCC and his skills had regressed, a better comparison would be with 2020 Four Continents, but he managed to overcome his training difficulties and become the Skater he's now.

 

[yfan1]

If his skills regressed 23 months without TCC, then they definitely regressed 36 months without it...

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

If his skills regressed 23 months without TCC, then they definitely regressed 36 months without it...

That's what I was afraid of, but no! I wonder how much ice time he had during the COVID crisis too, and in which form.

 

[yfan1]

We could always let @noskates have their opinion that THEY think Cha isn't as good in 2026 as he was in 2022.

And I happen to agree. His programs, as one example, were worse, and his jumps looked worse off to my eye.

 

[ladyjane]

He's still the only man with the Ina Bauer to die for.

 

[4everchan]

Well, we could also give Jun a break. He has had a lingering ankle injury and boots problems as well. Hard to focus on choreography and skating skills when you are barely able to train. So for me it's not about TCC or whatever but just the simple fact that he hasn't been healthy for long enough periods to polish his programs. You gotta invest where you will gain the most points, and quite frankly, why would he spend more time on the details when other skaters, much weaker than he is in terms of skating quality and presentation, get away with it ?

 

[yfan1]

Well, we could also give Jun a break. He has had a lingering ankle injury and boots problems as well. Hard to focus on choreography and skating skills when you are barely able to train. So for me it's not about TCC or whatever but just the simple fact that he hasn't been healthy for long enough periods to polish his programs. You gotta invest where you will gain the most points, and quite frankly, why would he spend more time on the details when other skaters, much weaker than he is in terms of skating quality and presentation, get away with it ?

I agree.

But this is not even about the topic of this thread, so I'll leave it be.

I wish him the best of luck if he's hoping for a career change. He's very handsome, so that's a big plus for the industry he wants to get into.

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

I agree.

But this is not even about the topic of this thread, so I'll leave it be.

I wish him the best of luck if he's hoping for a career change. He's very handsome, so that's a big plus for the industry he wants to get into.

He is, and he can dance and all, but I have read that the entertainment industry in Korea was frightening, so I do wish him the best, but I don't necessarily think that it would be there; I mean, on a permanent basis, and depending on it.

 

[TallyT]

The level of physical beauty needed for young actors in Korea (and much of Asia) is unreal: Jun's fame gained from all the years as the country's top figure skater will hopefully give him a leg up (and of course, we don't know as yet how he will go as an adult actor.) I hope he succeeds and will be looking out for the show in all the usual places...

 

[DancingCactus]

What a waste of a fantastic figure skater. Why become fodder for the terrible South Korean entertainment machine?