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Figure Skater Cha Jun-hwan Signs with Fantagio, Eyes 'Sportertainer' Role
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Figure Skater Cha Jun-hwan Signs with Fantagio, Eyes 'Sportertainer' Role

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan has signed an exclusive contract with Fantagio, signaling a move towards becoming a "sportertainer."
  • Cha expressed that joining an agency after a long time feels like accumulating more experience, especially in artistic fields.
  • He is preparing for the upcoming ice show 'Solo Leveling on Ice,' where he will play the main character.

Figure skating star Cha Jun-hwan has signed an exclusive contract with the entertainment management agency Fantagio, marking a significant step in his career transition towards becoming a "sportertainer" – an athlete who also engages in entertainment activities.

Cha, often referred to as the "Prince of Figure Skating," shared his thoughts on the new contract during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Jo Hyun-ah's Ordinary Thursday Night.' He expressed that being affiliated with an agency after a considerable period feels like an opportunity to gain more experience. "It feels like I'm accumulating more experience," Cha stated, emphasizing the importance of diverse experiences, particularly in artistic endeavors.

It feels like I'm accumulating more experience, especially in artistic fields.

— Cha Jun-hwanCha Jun-hwan discusses his feelings about signing with a new agency.

He further elaborated on the multifaceted nature of figure skating, describing it as a sport that inherently possesses artistic qualities. As a discipline that combines athleticism with music, Cha revealed that he listens to a wide variety of music, especially during his creative season when choreographing routines. "I listen to all sorts of music without discrimination when I'm in my creative season," he added.

Looking ahead, Cha Jun-hwan is gearing up for the 'Solo Leveling on Ice' performance, scheduled to begin on August 7. In this ice show, he will take on the lead role in a production that reimagines the popular web novel 'Solo Leveling' in an ice show format. This venture highlights his expanding artistic horizons beyond competitive figure skating.

I listen to all sorts of music without discrimination when I'm in my creative season.

— Cha Jun-hwanCha Jun-hwan talks about his music preferences while preparing for figure skating routines.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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