💌 CHA EUNWOO’s teacher Instagram post:
[Why the “Cha Eunwoo Prevention Act” is Heartbreaking]
Typically, legislation named after a person comes from the name of a victim who has suffered tragic loss or extreme hardship. Laws like the Minsik Act, Yonggyun Act, or Taewan Act were created to address societal structural issues using the names of those who have already passed away.
Those names symbolized pain that we must never forget. I want to ask whether it is truly appropriate to use one person’s name in a bill at a stage where taxation has not even been finalized, and the pre-tax assessment results are still pending.
Expressions and media coverage like this risk presenting an unconfirmed matter as a fait accompli, framing an individual as a tax evader. I have watched Eunwoo since his trainee days 15 years ago. Seeing his family corporation being labeled as a baseless paper company was deeply painful.
In reality, Eunwoo’s family has supported his career closely for many years. Of course, any specific legal judgment should be clarified through proper procedures and experts. Right now, it is still only at the pre-tax assessment stage. Therefore, his family corporation should not be definitively called a paper company
What I can state with certainty is that the entertainment industry is far from a stable structure, and his family had no choice but to step in. Amid Fantagio’s management disputes, contract issues, frequent CEO changes, and restructuring, artists have had to endure psychological, emotional, and financial instability. Projects were canceled, and staff they relied on emotionally often left.
In that environment, establishing a one-person corporation to maintain continuity of activity was likely an unavoidable choice. Moreover, forming a one-person corporation is legally permitted. But in a situation where there are no clear rules regarding office location or number of employees, is it fair to declare the company lacks substance simply because it does not follow conventional forms?
The essence of entertainment management lies not in the physical location or size of an office, but in how responsibly the artist is cared for. I remember his family supporting him in every way possible. For instance, when Eunwoo lost Binnie, he went through one of the most painful and difficult periods in his life.
The public did not see it, but his family was there through his suffering. That support allowed him to return to the stage and continue acting despite the grief. Even amid a grueling schedule, Eunwoo did not collapse thanks to his family’s care.
Of course, tax and legal matters must be thoroughly investigated. If there are procedural shortcomings, responsibility must be taken and corrected. I don't deny that point. But consuming unconfirmed matters as definitive and expanding criticism to attack someone’s character can inflict further harm.
Celebrities are people and citizens. They may be consumed for their glamorous image, but they also have rights as citizens that must be respected and duties that must be fulfilled. Yet our society seems to demand obligations from him while disregarding his rights. Even his taxation information and personal data were not fully protected under the pretext of the public’s right to know.
Despite this, he has faithfully completed his military service and expressed his willingness to fulfill his responsibilities according to legal procedures. Yet, his image continues to be damaged by premature conclusions and confirmation bias. The extent of this concern has grown so much that I now fear he may not be able to bear it.
Behind the name #CHAEUNWOO is the person LEE DONGMIN. And he has an irreplaceable family. The Dongmin I know will likely feel more guilt and self-blame over criticism directed at his family than criticism toward himself. I sincerely ask that hasty conclusions and confirmation bias be put on hold... (+)
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