Cha Eun-woo Under Tax Investigation: K-Pop Star Faces $200 Billion Won Allegations

 

 

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💰 Cha Eun-woo Under Tax Investigation: K-Pop Star Faces $200 Billion Won Allegations

 

📰 Introduction

Cha Eun-woo, member of the popular K-pop group ASTRO and a rising actor, has recently been embroiled in a major controversy. The National Tax Service of Korea (NTS) has launched an investigation into allegations of tax evasion involving Cha and his family’s business entities.

 

📌 Background of the Case

• In 2025, the NTS reportedly imposed a tax bill exceeding 200 billion won, the largest ever levied against a Korean celebrity.
• Authorities suspect that Cha Eun-woo and his family diverted income through a corporation established by his mother.
• The company is alleged to be a paper company, with little to no actual business activity, used to benefit from lower corporate tax rates compared to individual income tax rates.

 

🙇 Cha Eun-woo’s Response

• On January 22, 2026, Cha Eun-woo issued a public apology.
• He expressed remorse and reflection, stating:“I sincerely apologize for causing concern and disappointment. I will humbly accept the final decision and fulfill my responsibilities.”
• He denied speculation that his military enlistment in July 2025 was an attempt to avoid scrutiny, clarifying that it was not a “strategic escape.”

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⚖️ Legal Proceedings

• Cha Eun-woo’s agency, Fantagio, emphasized that the case is not yet finalized.
• They filed for a pre-assessment review (과세 전 적부심사) to contest the NTS’s decision.
• The final outcome will depend on ongoing legal and administrative procedures.

 

🎖 Military Service & Future Projects

• Cha Eun-woo is currently serving in the Army Band and is scheduled to be discharged on January 27, 2027.
• Despite the controversy, he is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix drama “The Wonderfuls”, keeping fans’ anticipation alive.

 

📌 Conclusion

The case surrounding Cha Eun-woo highlights broader concerns about the income structure of Korean celebrities and the scrutiny they face regarding tax compliance. While the investigation continues, Cha Eun-woo’s apology and commitment to cooperate with authorities mark his first step in addressing the issue.

 

 

 

 

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