Cha, a South Korean actor, initially started his career as a fashion model.

He gained fame starring in hit comedies like Kick the Moon, Jail Breakers, and My Teacher, Kim and Ghost House.

Despite proving his versatility in genres like the period thriller Blood Rain and the melodrama My Son, Cha's popularity soared with TV series like Bodyguard, City Hall, The Greatest Love, A Korean Odyssey, One Ordinary Day, and Our Blues.

After leaving university, Cha found success as a fashion model before making his film debut in New York Story.

Although his early roles didn't establish him as a major star, Cha's performance in the film Libera Me caught audiences' attention in 2000.

Kick the Moon's success solidified Cha as a leading actor with strong star appeal.

Today, Cha is considered one of the most popular box office draws in South Korea and was even ranked among the top ten most bankable stars in a 2005 survey.