Cha Eun-woo pays $8.8M in tax penalties, petition filed amid military band assignment concerns

A petition has been filed calling for the military to review whether it is appropriate for Cha Eun-woo to serve in the military band, following reports that he had paid about 13 billion won ($8.8 million) in penalties over unpaid taxes.

2026-04-09

Cha Eun-woo pays 20 billion won penalty and issues apology, claims 'sole responsibility' for tax scandal

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo issued an apology over his tax evasion scandal and said he had paid the full amount — 20 billion won ($13.6 million) — owed in a statement on Wednesday.

2026-04-08

Cha Eun-woo photo exhibition to proceed in Japan despite tax evasion investigation

An exhibition of photos of singer and actor Cha Eun-woo will take place in Japan despite ongoing investigations into his million-dollar tax evasion accusations.

2026-03-17

Assembly proposes bill to curb entertainment industry tax evasion

The National Assembly has proposed a bill aimed at eliminating tax evasion in the entertainment industry.

2026-03-03

Figure skaters Lee Hae-in, Cha Jun-hwan bring Korean culture to the Exhibition Gala

Korean figure skating national team member Lee Hae-in transformed into a grim reaper for the Exhibition Gala at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026-02-22

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan reminisces on teenage Olympic debut, refuses to label 2026 Games as his last

While three-time Olympian and figure skater Cha Jun-hwan has allowed himself to become a spectator for now in Milan, he is resisting observers' attempts to frame these games as his last.

2026-02-16

Figure skating 'prince' Cha Jun-hwan reflects on Olympic journey, fourth-place finish

Korea's figure skating "prince" Cha Jun-hwan has completed his third Olympic journey. Smiling, Cha said he felt proud not only of his fourth-place finish in the men's singles figure skating event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026-02-14

From child actor to figure skating master, Cha Jun-hwan came to the Olympics to put on a spectacle

For Cha Jun-hwan, his Olympic figure skating aspirations are more than a pivot from his past life as a child actor — they're a triple axel leap toward melting hearts on ice with a showcase of artistry that still shines bright.

2026-02-14

Korean snowboarder, figure skater aim for medals in Friday events

Snowboarder Lee Chae-un and figure skater Cha Jun-hwan will chase medals in their respective events at the Winter Olympics in northern Italy on Friday.

2026-02-12

'Zero regret about today': Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan values intrinsic satisfaction over results

In a rare show of emotion, figure skater Cha Jun-hwan pumped his left fist before getting up and acknowledging the adoring crowd after finishing his short program at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Tuesday.

2026-02-11

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