📰 Misunderstandings surrounding Cha Eunwoo’s "tax evasion"… 𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Some have claimed that “Cha Eunwoo could face jail time,” but the National Tax Service (NTS) does not accept ‘pre-assessment review’ requests for tax offenders. Without an NTS report under its exclusive right to prosecute, punishment is difficult. Claims that the NTS gave Cha Eunwoo special treatment are also inaccurate.
As allegations of Cha Eunwoo’s alleged tax evasion amounting to around 20 billion won surfaced, numerous speculations and misunderstandings have emerged.
— 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗼𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?
To address claims that Cha could face criminal punishment, the answer is 𝗡𝗢. A key reason is that the NTS accepted Cha’s request for a “pre-assessment review.” This review allows taxpayers to request an examination of the appropriateness of taxation before a formal tax notice is issued.
A tax industry official told Edaily on the 30th: “If the NTS had determined through its audit that Cha was a tax offender, he would not be eligible for a pre-assessment review. Since Cha’s review is ongoing, the NTS does not view this as a case to report to prosecutors as a tax offense.” He added, “The NTS only reports cases to prosecutors when the evasion methods, such as fraud or double bookkeeping, are severely illegal and malicious”[...].
— 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗼𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
This controversy arose from Edaily’s January 22 report, “Cha Eunwoo suspected of tax evasion through ‘mother’s company’, 20 billion won reassessment.” The report mentioned, “The NTS reportedly waited to send the tax audit results notice until after Cha’s military enlistment, following his request.”
However, according to tax industry sources, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Cha’s audit began last spring and proceeded over the usual period of about four months, finishing before his scheduled military enlistment at the end of July. The timing of sending the audit results was not delayed because Cha is a famous celebrity.
A tax industry official explained, “For the NTS, ensuring the taxpayer pays is the most important thing. They naturally consider the taxpayer’s convenience regarding the timing of summons and notice delivery, and this applies generally to all taxpayers, not just specific individuals.”
new statement from fantagio. people need to stop calling eunwoo a criminal!!
"the legal and administrative judgment becomes clear in the future, we will responsibly implement the necessary measures based on the results. we earnestly request that you refrain from making indiscriminate speculation, spreading unconfirmed information and excessively exaggerating the claims and suspicions being raised in some quarters"
i hope people understand that an apology is not a confession. he apologized for causing disappointment to those who have trusted and believed in him over the years
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hyung, happy birthday.
youve been doing well right?
this time, i'm the hyung now~
i'm already 27
while listening to this song
the lyrics really resonated with me a lot
that's why today,
this is my gift!
i miss you.
i really do. a lot.
every birthday of yours
i'll let u hear my voice
u wont probably say u dont want to hear it right?
...although u'd probably say 'no thanks' ha
everyone misses you so much hyung.
so please be well.
okay?
OMG FOR THE QRTS PLEASE OPEN SCHOOLS
it's an apology to everyone who has felt affected and hurt by what's happening, at no point does he say he's guilty and his case is still ongoing... tax asses experts
eunwo.o_c IG update:
Hello, this is Cha Eunwoo.
I sincerely bow my head in apology for causing many people worry and disappointment due to various recent matters related to me.
Through this incident, I am deeply reflecting on myself and questioning whether my attitude toward fulfilling my duty as a citizen of the Republic of Korea particularly my obligation to pay taxes was sufficiently strict and responsible.
Over the past several days, I have spent time reflecting, thinking carefully about what I should say first so that even a small part of my remorse could be conveyed to those who were hurt because of me.
I worried that a long explanation might sound like an excuse or cause further fatigue, but I ultimately came to believe that it was my duty to speak directly and offer my apology regarding this matter.
As I write this, I have just finished my daily duties within my unit. Although I am currently serving in the military, this was by no means an intentional choice to avoid this controversy. Last year, I reached a point where I could no longer postpone my military enlistment and therefore enlisted before fully concluding the tax audit process.
However, since this misunderstanding also stems from my own shortcomings, I feel a deep sense of responsibility. If I were not serving as a soldier, I would want to personally visit everyone who may have been affected by this issue and bow my head in apology. With that same sincerity, I am writing these words now.
For the past 11 long years, despite being someone with more shortcomings than strengths, I have been able to stand in the undeserved position of “Cha Eun-woo” today thanks to the boundless love and support you have given me. Because of that, even if I cannot properly repay all those who trusted and supported me, as well as the many people I have worked with, I feel indescribably sorry for causing such great hurt and exhaustion.
I will faithfully comply with all future tax-related procedures. In addition, I will humbly accept the final decision made by the relevant authorities and fully take responsibility in accordance with that outcome.
Going forward, I will hold myself to even stricter standards and live with a greater sense of responsibility, striving to repay the love I have received.
Once again, I sincerely apologize for causing concern.
January 26, 2026
Sincerely,
Cha Eunwoo
Happy 28th birthday Binnie...🌙💜
"When the moon door opens, we'll be standing there
We'll be there
Dreaming of the day we meet again
We will not forget you and wait for you"
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Sensible people of Bangladesh are returning the stuffs they took from Ganabhaban and advising others not to steal. They realized they made a mistake at the heat of the moment.