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Cha Eun-woo Apologizes, Vows Cooperation in Ongoing Tax Review

The K-pop star pledges full cooperation during a preventive tax review into a family-linked company tied to income above 20 billion won.

Overview

  • He issued a personal Instagram letter from military service apologizing for causing concern and reflecting on his civic responsibilities.
  • He denied that his enlistment was intended to deflect scrutiny, saying he could no longer delay mandatory service.
  • Fantagio characterizes the matter as a dispute over legal interpretation and says he and his legal team are cooperating with authorities.
  • South Korea’s National Tax Service is conducting a preliminary review focused on a company linked to his mother and high-value income from ads, overseas activities, and real estate.
  • No formal complaint has been filed to date, and Cha says he will follow all procedures and accept the authorities’ final decision.