Cha Eun-woo suspected of tax evasion?! 20 billion won, mother's company, agency remain silent.

Cha Eun-woo is embroiled in suspicions of tax evasion of 20 billion won through a corporation in his mother's name.

We summarize the National Tax Service's decision, the paper company controversy, Fantagio's position, and current issues.

 

 

1. Cha Eun-woo's alleged 20 billion won tax evasion - what happened?

 

It has been reported that Cha Eun-woo has received a notice of tax evasion exceeding 20 billion won.

The matter was reported exclusively by Edaily on January 22, 2026.

It has been reported that Cha Eun-woo, who is currently serving in the military, was notified of the results of a tax investigation before enlistment.

 

The 4th Investigation Bureau of the Seoul Regional Tax Office conducted an intensive tax investigation on Cha Eun-woo early last year.

As a result, it is being evaluated that the amount of additional fines imposed on celebrities is unusually large.

 

 

2. Why was Corporation A, established by my mother, a problem?

 

The core of this controversy is Corporation A, established by Cha Eun-woo's mother.

According to the National Tax Service, Corporation A signed a service contract with Fantagio, Cha Eun-woo's agency, in relation to his entertainment activities.

I have been receiving income distribution.

 

However, the National Tax Service said that this corporation was a paper company established to reduce tax burden without providing actual services.

I've decided that this is a structure designed to apply a relatively low corporate tax rate instead of the highest income tax rate (approximately 45%).

 

 

3. What was the basis for the National Tax Service's decision?

 

According to reports, the National Tax Service comprehensively reviewed Corporation A's address, business entity, and service performance history.

The address of Corporation A was known to be a difficult location for performing entertainment management work.

It was pointed out that there was a lack of evidence of work being performed that differentiated it from the actual Fantagio.

 

In addition, the use of expensive vehicles and expense processing in the name of Corporation A were captured, and the actual income attribution was

The National Tax Service ultimately decided that the money went back to Cha Eun-woo.

 

This explains that the conclusion was reached that Cha Eun-woo had not paid income tax of approximately 20 billion won.

 

 

4. What is Cha Eun-woo and Fantagio's position?

 

Cha Eun-woo's side strongly refutes the National Tax Service's ruling. Corporation A, founded by his mother,

It is not a paper company, but a company officially registered as a popular culture and arts planning company, and the agency's representative has changed frequently.

The claim is that the purpose was to manage entertainment activities stably under the circumstances.

 

Currently, Cha Eun-woo's side has requested a pre-taxation review, and depending on the results, additional legal procedures such as the Tax Tribunal may be taken.

It has been reported that it is under review. Meanwhile, Fantagio has not made an official statement regarding related inquiries.

 

 

5. The investigation into the "sweet potato stem" began with the investigation of Chairman Namgung Gyeon.

 

It has been revealed that this tax investigation was not initially aimed at Cha Eun-woo.

The 4th Investigation Bureau of the National Tax Service is investigating the stock price manipulation and tax evasion charges of Chairman Namgung Gyeon, who owns Fantagio.

We looked into the related companies together, and in the process, Corporation A was also caught.

 

The investigation is expanding like the so-called 'sweet potato stem', and Fantagio, Corporation A,

And it is explained that it even extended to Cha Eun-woo personally.

 

During this process, the controversy grew further as it was revealed that Fantagio also received additional taxes.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Is the suspicion of Cha Eun-woo's tax evasion confirmed?
No. Currently, Cha Eun-woo's side is not satisfied with the National Tax Service's decision and is awaiting the results of the pre-taxation review.

 

Q2. Have you already paid 20 billion won?
Not yet. Payment will be determined based on the results of the eligibility review.

 

Q3. Is Corporation A an illegal company?
Cha Eun-woo's side is refuting this claim, saying that it is an officially registered management corporation.

The National Tax Service has determined that there is no substance, and the dispute is ongoing.

 

Q4. Has your agency Fantagio released a statement?
As of now, no official position has been announced.

 

 

 

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