Korea Joongang Daily
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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

Civic group files complaint against tax official, reporter over actor Cha Eun-woo controversy

A civic group filed a criminal complaint against a tax official and reporter over the alleged leak of tax audit information involving singer and actor Cha Eun-woo.

2026-02-10

Do independent agencies help stars strike out on their own — or just skip out on taxes?

The recent allegations of tax evasion against Cha Eun-woo have drawn independent agencies into the discussion over potential exploitation by celebrities as a means of avoiding a 45 percent tax bill.

2026-02-03

Actor Cha Eun-woo's company allegedly changes address on day authorities conduct inspection

Actor Cha Eun-woo’s limited liability company allegedly changed its registered address on the same day local authorities conducted an on-site inspection, raising further criticism amid allegations of tax evasion.

2026-01-29

Cha Eun-woo's Defense Media Agency videos removed following tax evasion allegations

Videos featuring singer-actor Cha Eun-woo have been taken down from the Korean Defense Media Agency's YouTube channel following allegations that he evaded tens of billions of won in taxes.

2026-01-28

Cha Eun-woo's agency says it is 'cooperating fully,' will comply with legal and administrative judgments

Fantagio, the agency representing actor Cha Eun-woo, said Tuesday that it would comply with any legal or administrative decisions following allegations of tax evasion involving the star.

2026-01-27

Entertainer Cha Eun-woo apologizes for failing to pay potentially millions of dollars in taxes

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo, who is currently serving in the military, issued a public apology late Monday over allegations that he failed to pay billions of won in taxes.

2026-01-26