'20 billion KRW tax evasion allegations' Cha Eunwoo, recently returned from military leave ... Will he release a statement from the military?

SOURCE: [단독] '200억 탈세 논란' 차은우, 최근 휴가 후 복귀…군대서 직접 입장낼까

As 'soldier' Cha Eunwoo's past is being dug up and attention is focused on his every move, it has been reported that he recently took a leave from the military and has now returned to his unit.

According to OSEN on the 26th, Cha Eunwoo was confirmed to have taken a leave earlier this month and has now returned. Since he has been serving for about 6 to 7 months, he most likely took a regular leave and is believed to have spent the time privately.

Cha Eunwoo's recent leave came after he was notified by the National Tax Service of additional taxes exceeding 20 billion KRW. In just 2 weeks after he returned to his unit, the news broke and caused a major stir not only in the entertainment industry but to society as well. 

Right now, Fantagio has remained silent beyond their initial statement, saying that they are 'unable to confirm anything.' As an active-duty soldier, Cha Eunwoo is also not in a position to freely engage in entertainment-related activities. However, given the seriousness of this matter, attention is focused on whether he will give a short statement through his agency or personally post an apology on the social media.

Meanwhile, before his enlistment in July last year, Cha Eunwoo was investigated by the Investigation Bureau 4 of the Seoul Regional Tax Office over alleged tax evasion. He was also notified of additional taxes exceeding 20 billion KRW. This is the largest tax fine ever imposed to a celebrity in South Korea. 

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Cha Eunwoo hires a major law firm over the '20 billion KRW tax evasion allegations' ... Prepares for a full-scale legal counteraction

SOURCE: [단독]'200억 탈세 의혹' 차은우, 대형 로펌 선임했다…본격 맞대응 준비

Cha Eunwoo has reportedly hired a major law firm after the National Tax Service ordered him to pay over 20 billion KRW in additional taxes on him over alleged tax evasion.

According to SPOTV News on the 26th, Cha Eunwoo hired the major law form Sejong and is preparing legal procedures to challenge the National Tax Service's decision. This is the same law firm that previously represented NewJeans in their contract termination lawsuit.

Last year, the Investigation Bureau 4 of the Seoul Regional Tax Office investigated allegations that Cha Eunwoo evaded taxes using the one-man agency established by his mother. He was later ordered to pay around 20 billion KRW in income tax. This is the largest amount of tax ever charged on a celebrity in South Korea.

Cha Eunwoo had been carrying out his activities where his agency, Fantagio, signed a contract with his mother's company to support his entertainment activities. The money he earned was then split between Fantagio, his mother's company, and Cha Eunwoo himself. 

The National Tax Service believes that Cha Eunwoo's mother's company is a 'paper company' that doesn't actually do any real work. They believe that Cha Eunwoo and his mother set up the company and distributed income through it in order to pay a lower tax rate (around 25%) instead of the 45$ rate that individuals usually pay for high incomes. 

Cha Eunwoo's side has filed a pre-assessment review (a preliminary procedure allowing taxpayers to challenge the legality of a tax notice and request correction. Fantagio stated, "They main issue here is whether the company started by Cha Eunwoo's mother qualifies as a business that should be taxed. The case has not been finally confirmed yet. We will actively explain our position on the legal interpretation and application according to the law."

Cha Eunwoo has now hired a major law firm for legal assistance. He is expected to prove that the company started by his mother is a real business that provided actual services, not just a fake company on paper. 

Fantagio, who was also ordered to pay 8.2 billion KRW, has also hired another major law firm, Yulchon. The National Tax Service concluded that Fantagio had processed false tax invoices for Cha Eunwoo's mother's company. Fantagio has also filed a pre-assessment review, but was rejected by the National Tax Service. 

When asked about hiring the law firm, Fantagio told SPOTV News, "We are unable to confirm this."

Cha Eunwoo enlisted in July last year and is currently serving on active duty. He has not yet made public statement regarding the tax evasion allegations.

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Lee Jungha enlists in the Marine Corps today (26th) ... Will not be starring in 'Moving 2'

SOURCE: 이정하, 오늘(26일) 해병대 입대…'무빙2'서 못본다

On the 26th, Lee Jungha will enter the Marine Corps Training Group to begin his mandatory military service. No separate event will be held. After completing basic military training, he will serve for 18 months and is scheduled to be discharged on July 25, 2027.

His agency, Namoo Actors, previously announced his acceptance into the Marine Corps last December, saying, "We sincerely thank you for the unchanging love you have shown to Lee Jungha. We ask for your warm support until the day he returns after completing his service."

At the same time, the agency also confirmed that Lee Jungha will not be able to participate in the upcoming Disney+ original series 'Moving' Season 2. Lee Jungha received great love for his role as Kim Bongseok in 'Moving.' It is reported that the production team is currently in the process of casting another actor for the role of Kim Bongseok and is preparing to begin filming this summer. 

Lee Jungha debuted in 2017 through the web drama 'Heart Attack Warning' and gained recognition through appearances in MBC's 'Rookie Historian Goo Haeryung' in 2018, 'Run On' in 2020, and 'Nevertheless' in 2021. In 2017, he also appeared on KBS2's idol audition program 'The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project.'

After receiving great love for 'Moving,' he maintained a busy schedule prior to enlistment, starring in works such as tvN's 'The Auditor' in 2024, 'ONE High School Heroes', and ENA's 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' in 2025. 

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