Cha Eun-woo Paid All Taxes?! Full Statement, 20 Billion Won, Tax Evasion, Apology, Kim Seon-ho

The tax controversy surrounding Cha Eun-woo and Kim Seon-ho that recently heated up the entertainment industry

With the release of an official apology, the situation has entered a recovery phase.

Cha Eun-woo paid the full amount of the forfeiture of approximately 20 billion won, and

The agency, Fantagio, also acknowledged its responsibility for management and released an official statement.

1. Case Overview, Tax Controversy Using Family Corporations

Cha Eun-woo Paid All Taxes?! Full Statement, 20 Billion Won, Tax Evasion, Apology, Kim Seon-ho

The Seoul Regional Tax Office conducted an intensive tax investigation into Cha Eun-woo during the first half of last year.

The investigation revealed indications of income circumvention through the use of a corporation registered under a family member's (mother's) name, and

The National Tax Service notified a penalty of approximately 20 billion won.

This controversy came as an even greater shock to fans because Cha Eun-woo was known for his wholesome image.

2. Cha Eun-woo’s Official Statement, "All responsibility lies with me"

Cha Eun-woo released an official statement on his social media on the 8th.

Cha Eun-woo's Statement

I am Cha Eun-woo.

I apologize for causing disappointment and confusion to many people, including my fans, due to the recent tax controversy involving me,

I sincerely apologize.

I had no choice but to be cautious in stating my position amidst the ongoing various administrative procedures,

I apologize once again for the delay in informing you due to this.

Although it is late, I would like to personally state my thoughts and position once again.

I respect the procedures and results of the National Tax Service, and to prevent further confusion, the relevant taxes

I have paid the full amount. I will faithfully carry out the remaining procedures as well.

As we have been active amidst the love and support of many, we are taking this matter with even greater gravity and depth.

If there were any parts I failed to examine sufficiently, I bear full responsibility for them as well.

For any reason, I will not evade responsibility by saying that I "didn't know" or that "it was someone else's judgment."

Preparing to continue my activities more stably during a time of various changes and confusion

Although we established a corporation during the process, looking back now, there were aspects that were not sufficiently examined.

I believe the responsibility lies with me, not with my family or the company.

Through this experience, I keenly felt the need to reflect on myself.

Above all, the fact that I disappointed the fans who trusted me, the 'AROHA'

I am most heartbroken and sorry.

To prevent the same problem from happening again,

I will review my entire future activities with more careful and strict standards.

I will strive even harder to become a Cha Eun-woo who takes full responsibility for my choices and actions to the very end.

I once again express my deepest apologies.

Thank you for reading this long post.

A particularly notable aspect of this statement is that it clearly limits the responsibility to the individual.

Usually, people tend to blame their agency or manager in such controversies, but Cha Eun-woo chose to face it head-on.

3. Kim Seon-ho and his agency Fantagio's statement

Kim Seon-ho, who is under the same agency, also faced allegations of income evasion through a one-person corporation, and

I decided to close down the one-person corporation following the controversy.

Fantagio, the agency, officially acknowledged that this matter is not merely a personal issue but the company's responsibility.

We stated the following position.

Acknowledging that it is a "problem stemming from a lack of management responsibility."
Strengthening internal tax and legal review procedures
A comprehensive overhaul of the control system is underway to prevent recurrence.

In that it officially acknowledged the failure of the agency's management system rather than the individual artist

It is being evaluated as an exceptional apology.

4. Summary of Current Situation and Future Outlook

Cha Eun-woo → Full payment of 20 billion won in fines completed, official apology released
Kim Seon-ho → Decision to close one-person corporation
Fantagio → Official Apology and Promise to Improve Internal Systems

While the incident itself appears to be entering a containment phase for now, public attention is focused on future developments.

Given that tax issues are not easily forgotten, it appears that restoring trust will take a considerable amount of time.

FAQ

Q1. How much is Cha Eun-woo's forfeiture?
It is known to be worth approximately 20 billion won, and the full amount has now been paid.

Q2. Why did Cha Eun-woo release his statement late?
He personally explained that time was needed to exercise caution during the administrative process.

Q3. Is Kim Seon-ho facing the same controversy?
Kim Seon-ho was suspected of evading income tax through a one-person corporation, and subsequently closed down the corporation.

Q4. What position did Fantagio issue?
They officially acknowledged the management failure at the agency level and promised a comprehensive review and improvement of their internal systems.