๐ฐ [EXCLUSIVE] It has been confirmed that singer and actor Cha Eunwoo filed an appeal with the Tax Tribunal against the National Tax Service (NTS) after paying approximately 13 billion KRW (~$10 million USD) in unpaid back taxes.
According to a comprehensive investigation by Edaily on the 2nd, Cha Eunwoo submitted a tax appeal to the Tax Tribunal early last month, arguing that the NTS's tax assessment of around 13 billion KRW was unfair. The appeal was filed right before the expiration of the deadline, which is restricted to "within 90 days" from the date of receiving the tax notice.
Cha Eunwooโs agency, F* stated, โ(Cha Eunwoo) filed for a tax appeal in accordance with legal procedures to receive a formal legal judgment,โ adding, โAs this is an ongoing matter, it is difficult to disclose specific details at this time.โ
...An appeal is an administrative tribunal process in which a taxpayer requests the government to cancel a tax assessment on the grounds that the NTSโs imposition of taxes was incorrect. This marks the beginning of 'Round 2' of the tax battle between Cha Eunwoo and the NTS.
Industry insiders analyze that Cha Eunwoo's strategy of paying the full tax amount before filing an appeal was aimed at avoiding the heavy burden of "late payment penalties." If back taxes are not paid within the deadline after receiving a notice, a late penalty of 0.022% per day (approx. 8% annually) is incurred. If 13 billion KRW remains unpaid, the daily late charge alone exceeds 2.8 million KRW (~$2,100 USD). It is interpreted that he paid the taxes first and spent about 90 days deciding whether to file an appeal.
Reactions within the tax industry regarding Cha Eunwoo's appeal are divided. An industry insider noted, "It is a legitimate exercise of rights as a taxpayer," adding, "Even after paying the tax, an appeal can be filed if additional evidence or logic proving the unfairness of the taxation has been reinforced"...
The Tax Tribunal's final decision is highly likely to come after Cha Eunwoo completes his military service in January next year. According to the Tax Tribunal Annual Statistics, internal tax cases involving amounts between 10 billion and 20 billion KRW took an average processing time of 507 days in 2024 and 353 days in 2025, taking roughly around one year.
If the Tax Tribunal rules in Cha Eunwoo's favor, he will receive a refund for the paid taxes. If the appeal is rejected, he can file a formal lawsuit in the Administrative Court.
โ NOTE: We have omitted everything sensationalized in the article to focus solely on his right as an ordinary Korean citizen to appeal the decision of the National Tax Service, and we must emphasize that several experts have previously stated that Cha Eunwoo has a high probability of winning, which would be the first step toward clearing his name.
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26.05.30 [CHA EUNWOO ร CINEMA
SUITE CONCERT (MAY 21) ]
On May 21, we got some beautiful glimpses of Cha Eunwoo during the National Military Symphony Orchestraโs โCinema Suiteโ concert. ๐คโจ
Today, KFN released the full concert on their YouTube channel ๐.
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Happy 29th Birthday to the gorgeous, hugely talented, chart-topping, award-winning Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor, TV host, Top Model, Superstar and Fashion & K-Pop Global Icon, the One & Only Cha Eun Woo!๐ช๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐๐ค
#ChaEunWoo is the vocalist, Visual & Face Genius of the very popular, chart-topping K-Pop Group #ASTRO! He is nicknamed "visual god" for his striking, near-perfect looks, and is considered one of the best-looking guys in the Industry! He first gained massive attention through his idol activities with ASTRO, debuting in 2016, where his strong vocals, stage charisma, and charm helped the group build a loyal fanbase, and score consistent chart success. He is celebrated as a complete "all-rounder", and has been key to the group's global success, but has become an even bigger Superstar in his own right, building a very impressive career as a multifaceted idol! Cha has released several hit singles as a lead artist, including "Don't Cry, My Love", a ballad for the official soundtrack of the comic 'Under The Oak Tree' and a remake of "Jealousy" on October 18, 2023, for the official soundtrack of the drama 'A Good Day to Be a Dog'. On October 27, 2023, he became the first artist to receive the Global Icon Award at the MTV Video Music Awards in Japan, a special award created to honor the achievements of global activities as an artist! On February 15, 2024 Cha made a victorious debut with his 1st EP 'ENTITY', soaring to #1 on the Worldwide & European iTunes album charts! The album featured his emotional self-written lead single "STAY", which also went to #1 on iTunes in multiple countries! 'ENTITY' debuted at #2 on the Circle Album chart in Korea and #15 on the Oricon Album chart in Japan! Cha's 2nd solo mini-album 'ELSE' was released on November 21, 2025, while he was actively serving in the military. The six-track EP, featuring the smooth title track โSaturday Preacher,โ showcased his warm vocals and emotional depth in a more mature sound. Despite his absence, the album showed strong global appeal, topping the iTunes Top Albums chart in over 10 countries. In South Korea, it sold 99,000 copies in its first on the Circle Chart in S. Korea, highlighting his enduring popularity as a solo artist even during his military hiatus.
Cha is a very talented actor, and made his debut in the film My Brilliant Life in 2014. He became hugely popular in 2018, after starring in the JTBC romantic comedy series 'Gangnam Beauty', his first leading role on TV! After the series aired, he was included on GQ Korea's "Men of the Year" list! In 2019, Cha starred in the historical drama 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung' alongside Shin Se-kyung. In 2020, he won the Rookie Award at the 2020 SBS Entertainment Awards, for his role on the TV show 'Master in the House'! Cha reached new popularity heights after his role in MBC's new mystery drama "Wonderful World"!
Cha Eun-woo has established himself as a highly sought-after global brand ambassador, thanks to his refined image, elegance, and massive international appeal. He has accumulated nearly 100 brand partnerships, making him one of the most powerful celebrity endorsers in the Hallyu industry. In 2021, he became Penshoppe's international ambassador, the brand model for Noona Holdak Chicken, a model for clothing brand O'Neill, the brand ambassador for Burberry, Konvy's first presenter and the new muse of Dashu Perfume! In 2022, he became the muse for the hair styling brand Dashu, the brand ambassador for Ms Glow & Mister Potato, a model for Liberclassy, and the brand ambassador for Dior Beauty and Dior! In 2023, Cha became a brand ambassador for Est Cola and was appointed the honorary ambassador for the '2023โ2024 Visit Korea Year', participating in its launch ceremony with First Lady Kim Keon-hee! In 2024, Cha became a brand model for Subway and a Global ambassador for Dior and Dior Beauty! In 2024, he became the Global Ambassador for Calvin Klein, Chaumet, and Saint Laurent. In March 2025, he became a brand ambassador for French clothing brand Marithรฉ et Franรงois Girbaud. He was appointed global ambassador for Korean skincare brand Abib in August 2025, even while serving in the military. Cha is the Main Event wherever he goes, causing a frenzy, especially when he attends Paris Fashion week!
Cha has won numerous accolades. In 2018, he won the Asia Artist Award for Rising Star and was named one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year, and in 2019, he won the Soompi Award for Breakout Actor and was named the male "Hot Instagrammer"! In 2021, he won the Asia Artist Award for Emotive actor and was 17th on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list! In 2023, Cha was on Forbes 30 Under 30 and ranked 11th on Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year list! He was honoured with the Global Icon Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Japan, the Star of the year Award at the Hallyu Talk Awards (2023), the Best Male Idol-actor Award at the Korea First Brand Awards and the Best New Actor & Popularity Star Awards at the Blue Dragon Series Awards! In 2024, he won Best Male Idol and Actor at the Korea First brand awards, Hot Trend Male Actor at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards and was named Best Actor by the Blue Dragon Ranking. That same year he was recognized as one of the 2024 top male influencers in Lefty's "A Year in Data" report, achieving an Earned Media Value (EMV) of $98.9 million. At Paris Fashion Week Womenswear AW2025, he represented Saint Laurent and ranked #4 with an EMV of $17 million. He was also #1 on the Korea Brand Reputation Indices January-February 2024, and #2 in March! Cha also received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation of the 2024 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards. He was recognized in Madame Tussauds' "HOT 100" list in 2025.
Cha is also an active philanthropist and donated โฉ10 million to help support the victims of the Sokcho Fire, and โฉ30 million to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea. In November 2022, Cha held a photo exhibition and donated all profits to the underprivileged. In 2023, he donated โฉ10 million for the Ice Bucket Challenge campaign and in October 2024, he took part in the "Love Your W" breast cancer awareness campaign and W Korea's charity event. He donated his own personal items to "WeAJa Sharing Market 2024", South Korea's largest charity event, with all proceeds going to support underprivileged children and vulnerable groups affected by the climate crisis.
In March 2025, he donated โฉ100 million to the Korean Red Cross after Korea's largest wildfire, expressing his condolences to those affected and gratitude to firefighters and relief workers, with the funds directed toward recovery efforts, emergency aid, shelters, and support for displaced residents. His fans organized the global โHappy Kids Happy Eunwooโ charity project in March 2025 for his birthday, aiding vulnerable children and families across 14 countries!
Cha Sun Woo has come so far. From a rookie idol, known mainly for his visuals, he rose to stardom with ASTRO, transitioning effortlessly into a top actor, starring in hit dramas, and successfully launched his own solo music career, earning international recognition as the first Asian Global Icon at the MTV VMAs in Japan. While still serving in the military after enlisting in 2025, he stands as one of Hallyu's most complete all-rounder Superstars!
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The Korea Taxpayersโ Association (KTA), a neutral government watchdog, just issued another official statement slamming the National Tax Service (NTS) for their handling of Eunwooโs case.
The Facts (What KTA Said)
* They accused the NTS of leaking private tax info to the press to character assassinate a celebrity. This is illegal.
* They stated the NTS is weaponizing public hate to force him to give up his legal right to a fair trial.
* They slammed the media for calling his agency a paper company before a verdict is even reached, violating the presumption of innocence.
Think about it. If the Tax Office had a solid, undeniable case against Eunwoo, they wouldn't need to leak rumors to the press. They would just send the bill and win. The fact that they are leaking info proves they are scared.
They know Eunwoo has a strong defense. They know that if this goes to a fair review, they might lose. So they are trying to break his spirit with bad headlines so he just pays up and shuts up. Eunwoo is being bullied by a system that is breaking its own laws to pressure him.
The experts are on his side. The law is on his side. He is right to fight this. We stand with him.
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