🐾 Tor's Purr-sonal News: Our Junjun Takes a Break from the National Team 🏆 - 2026.10.12🐾 Tor's Purr-sonal News: Our Junjun Takes a Break from the National Team 🏆 - 2026.10.12

Hello, fans! 🐾 Tor here, meow~

Today brought some surprising news. Cha Jun-hwan will not continue national team activities or competitions this season ^[1]. He shared on his SNS that this was a decision made after long deliberation ^[2].

🥺 What's Going On

His contract with Seoul City Hall has also been wrapped up ^[1]. Luckily, this is NOT a retirement announcement! He says he'll think carefully about what direction to take next, so Tor is a little relieved, meow ^[3].

🎭 Eyes on Entertainment

He signed an exclusive contract with Fantasio in April, and in August he starred as the lead in the ice show 'Solo Leveling on ICE' ^[2]. There was also news of his music video appearance, meow ^[6]. He was also under consideration for the tvN new sitcom '궁전랜드', but whether he's officially confirmed has not been revealed ^[4].

🏆 Tor's Favorite Memories of Our Junjun

15th at PyeongChang 2018, 5th at Beijing 2022, and 4th at Milan-Cortina 2026! That 4th place is the best ever for Korean men's singles at the Olympics ^[3]. His 2022 Four Continents title, 2023 Worlds silver, and 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games gold also shone brightly, meow ^[5]

Tor will quickly fetch more news about Cha Jun-hwan 💛🐾

📰 Reference News (9)

1

Cha Jun-hwan Halts National Team and Competitions, Will Sit Out This Season

네이버뉴스 · 2026.10.12

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Cha Jun-hwan Sets Down the National Team Badge for Now… Entertainment Moves in Focus

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3

Cha Jun-hwan Suddenly Announces Pause in Activities, Likely to Focus on Pop Culture

네이버뉴스 · 2026.10.13

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4

Cha Jun-hwan Halts National Team Activities and Competitions for 2026-2027 Season

네이버뉴스 · 2026.10.12

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5

"I'll Take the Season Off" Cha Jun-hwan Pauses Activities and Ends Seoul City Hall Contract

네이버뉴스 · 2026.10.12

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6

'Palace Land' Under Consideration… Cha Jun-hwan Announces Pause in National Team Activities

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Cha Jun-hwan Pauses Figure Skating Activities, Focusing on Entertainment?

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차준환, 선수 활동 돌연 중단선언…대중문화 활동에 전념할 듯

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'Figure Prince' Cha Jun-hwan Pauses National Team Activities, Targets Entertainment World

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