Cha Jun-hwan

Cha Jun-hwan made history as the first South Korean male skater to win a medal at the World Championships, securing a silver in the 2022-23 season. His career began with early recognition in junior competitions, earning bronze medals at national championships in 2015 and 2016. Making his junior international debut in the 2015–16 season, Cha won gold at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic and set a national record. The 2016-17 season saw him capture two consecutive Junior Grand Prix titles in Japan and Germany, where he achieved a junior world record score and became the first Korean male skater to land a quad jump in an ISU international competition.

He has also been featured in prominent fashion magazines, including Vogue Korea and GQ Korea, showcasing his versatile talents. Continuing his trailblazing career, Cha was recently appointed the first member of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s figure skating team in May 2025 and serves as an honorary ambassador for Incheon International Airport. He is also slated to make further history as the first South Korean man to win and medal at the 2025 Asian Winter Games. Cha Jun-hwan holds the distinction of being the first South Korean male skater to win an ISU Championship title, and the first to win a World Championships medal.