Cha Eun-woo Trades Slow Jams for Disco in ‘Saturday Preacher’

Cha Eun-woo for the principle picture of “Saturday Preacher.” Image: thanks to Fantagio.

Serving his necessary military service at the time of composing, Cha Eun-woo, the Astro member, solo artist, and popular Korean star, continues to make looks, remaining linked with his fans. Contributed to his just recently launched movie, Trip (Oct 29, 2025), co-starring Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Kang Young-seok, and Han Sun-hwa, the K-pop idol has actually simply dropped his 2nd mini album, Elsewith an accompanying video for the lead single “Saturday Preacher.”

Awash in retro noise, the tune is a mix of funk and disco components, getting an additional shine thanks to Cha Eun-woo’s smooth falsetto. In a news release by the artist’s company Fantagio shared his intro of “Saturday Preacher,” highlighting its “distinct appeal” that exposes a brand-new side of him. “Even Aroha [fandom name] will get connected,” he stated.

Mentioning that distinctness, “Saturday Preacher” is a modification of speed from Cha Eun-woo’s signature sluggish jams such as “Love So Fine,” “Don’t Cry, My Love,” “Stay,” and “Focus on Me.” If you’ve listened to his previous album, Entityyou understand what to anticipate: chill, R&B, and emotional ballads. “Saturday Preacher” is various completely– a vibrant disco tune that’s the very first of its kind coming from Cha Eun-woo’s discography. It’s definitely a huge shift, however one that completely lines up with the album Else‘s objective: to expose a more vibrant and flexible side of the artist.

The tune’s style has to do with somebody who looks strong on the outdoors however is really having a tough time. The fractures, shown by the scar on Cha Eun-woo’s face in the music video and his representation of 2 contrasting characters– a common guy and his darker equivalent– highlight the dichotomy.

Through the visuals, Cha Eun-woo is relatively leading you on his journey of self-discovery, trading his best image for a more raw, extreme variation of himself. This inner battle sets the tone for the tune’s expedition of a Saturday night and the celebration state of mind it brings along. The tune title compares the night to a preacher who channels that enjoyment and raw energy regardless of the battles within. “Let’s go get stuck in the fever,” the artist sings, welcoming himself into the adventure of the minute, where the music and crowd consume him, filling deep space inside him, and providing him a sense of function.

The tune’s electronic texture and the hook “Saturday preacher,” although a bit recurring, improve its appeal. And the very best part is that it winds up being a noise that’s both familiar and fresh– it’s still got the dreamy soft tone we enjoy about Cha Eun-woo, while still instilling it with the energy of a Saturday night out.