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Hanging up his skates: Cha Jun-hwan to make acting comeback after 18 years

The three-time Olympian will lead Tving's 2027 sitcom "Palace Land" (translated) after announcing a break from competitive figure skating.

2026.10.14

Cha Jun-hwan puts skating career on hold, focuses on showbiz

Cha Jun-hwan announced that he would not compete in the 2026-27 season. As a result, he is expected to withdraw from the Cup of China and the NHK Trophy, the third and sixth events, respectively, of the International Skating Union Grand Prix series.

2026.10.13

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From skater to slayer: Cha Jun-hwan ups his skills in 'Solo Leveling on Ice'

Korea’s top men’s figure skater is adding acting, singing and even swordfighting to his repertoire in the returning ice musical based on the hit webtoon.

2026.7.28

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in performs in a traditional Korean overcoat and hat during the Exhibition Gala of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 21. [YONHAP]

Figure skaters Lee Hae-in, Cha Jun-hwan bring Korean culture to the Exhibition Gala

Korean figure skating national team member Lee Hae-in transformed into a grim reaper for the Exhibition Gala at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026.2.22

Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan holds up the national flag during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at the Olympic Village in Milan on Feb. 15. [KIM JONG-HO]

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan reminisces on teenage Olympic debut, refuses to label 2026 Games as his last

While three-time Olympian and figure skater Cha Jun-hwan has allowed himself to become a spectator for now in Milan, he is resisting observers' attempts to frame these games as his last.

2026.2.16

Cha Jun-hwan of South Korea competes in the men's singles free skating final during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13. [YONHAP]

Figure skating 'prince' Cha Jun-hwan reflects on Olympic journey, fourth-place finish

Korea's figure skating "prince" Cha Jun-hwan has completed his third Olympic journey. Smiling, Cha said he felt proud not only of his fourth-place finish in the men's singles figure skating event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026.2.14

Cha Jun-hwan performs his free skate program in the figure skating competitions at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 13. [EPA/YONHAP]

From child actor to figure skating master, Cha Jun-hwan came to the Olympics to put on a spectacle

For Cha Jun-hwan, his Olympic figure skating aspirations are more than a pivot from his past life as a child actor — they're a triple axel leap toward melting hearts on ice with a showcase of artistry that still shines bright.

2026.2.14

Lee Chae-un competes in the men's halfpipe qualification at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11. [YONHAP]

Korean snowboarder, figure skater aim for medals in Friday events

Snowboarder Lee Chae-un and figure skater Cha Jun-hwan will chase medals in their respective events at the Winter Olympics in northern Italy on Friday.

2026.2.12

Cha Jun-hwan of Korea performs his short program in the men's singles figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10. [YONHAP]

'Zero regret about today': Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan values intrinsic satisfaction over results

In a rare show of emotion, figure skater Cha Jun-hwan pumped his left fist before getting up and acknowledging the adoring crowd after finishing his short program at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Tuesday.

2026.2.11

Cha Jun-hwan performs during the men’s singles free skating event at the 80th Korean Figure Skating Championships at Mokdong Ice Rink in western Seoul on Jan. 4. [YONHAP]

Figure skater sticking to safer, low-risk programs at Winter Olympics

Buoyed by a strong finish at his final Olympic tuneup competition, figure skater Cha Jun-hwan said Monday he will stick to his low-risk, conservative programs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month.

2026.1.27