ASTRO’s beloved idol-actor, Cha Eunwoo, is making headlines again, but this time for a significant development regarding a previous tax assessment. Fans and industry observers are closely watching as Fantagio, his agency, confirmed on August 2 that Cha Eunwoo has officially filed an appeal with the Tax Tribunal. The appeal seeks to repeal a substantial ₩13.0 billion KRW (about $9.01 million USD) tax assessment levied by the National Tax Service.
Cha Eunwoo has filed an appeal in accordance with legally prescribed procedures in order to receive a proper tax determination.
As this is a matter currently in progress, we are unable to share specific details.
— Fantagio
This appeal comes after previous reports surfaced alleging that Cha Eunwoo and his mother were under investigation for potentially evading up to ₩200 billion KRW (about $139 million USD) in taxes. These allegations claimed the evasion was conducted through paper companies reportedly registered under his and his family’s names. The news at the time certainly sent shockwaves through the fandom and the wider entertainment industry.
Following the initial controversy, Cha Eunwoo addressed the situation publicly. He shared a heartfelt apology, assuring everyone that he had fully paid all relevant taxes that were due. This statement aimed to clarify his position and mitigate concerns among his supporters. The current appeal indicates a further step in resolving the complex financial matter, as he seeks to challenge the specific assessment itself.
