Cha Eun-Woo Tax Controversy: Jail Time Possible for ASTRO Star?
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News18•25-01-2026, 08:34
Cha Eun-Woo Tax Controversy: Jail Time Possible for ASTRO Star?
- •K-Pop star Cha Eun-Woo is embroiled in a tax controversy, accused by South Korea's National Tax Service of 20 billion KRW (approximately $13.7 million) in tax evasion.
- •The investigation focuses on a suspected "paper company" registered under his mother's name, believed to be used to reduce income tax liability.
- •His agency, Fantagio, denies the allegations and has requested a pre-assessment review to challenge the findings.
- •Legal experts, like Nova Law Firm's Lee Don-Ho, explain that the case's classification as "tax evasion" (criminal) or "tax avoidance" (civil) is crucial.
- •Online speculation links an eel restaurant in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, frequently featured on his Instagram, to the address of his mother's alleged company.
Why It Matters: Cha Eun-Woo faces a major tax controversy, with legal experts debating if it's evasion or avoidance.
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