SOURCE: 박은빈 "차은우 금의환향하길" 응원했는데…차기작 '원더풀스' 어쩌나
As Cha Eunwoo faces allegations of tax evasion amounting to around 20 billion KRW, his upcoming project 'The Wonderfools' is now facing problems.
Last year, the Investigation Bureau 4 of Seoul Regional Tax Office did an intensive investigation on suspicion of tax evasion. Recently, news reports revealed that he was notified of additional tax assessment of over 20 billion KRW, including income tax.
Cha Eunwoo, who is currently serving in the military, issued an apology on January 26 via his personal social media account, stating, "I sincerely bow my head in apology for causing worry and disappointment to many people through the various events related to me recently. Through this incident, I have been deeply reflecting on whether I have been strict enough in fulfilling my duty as a citizen of the Republic of Korea to pay taxes."
He continued, "I will faithfully cooperate in the upcoming tax-related procedures. Also, I will humbly accept the final decision made by the authorities and take full responsibility for the results." Regarding allegations that he enlisted in the military to avoid the controversy, he explained, "Although I'm currently serving in the military, it was definitely not a choice I made to hide from this controversy. Last year, I reached a point where I could no longer delay my enlistment. So, I had to enlist before the tax investigation was finished. However, I know these misunderstandings happened because of my own shortcomings. Therefore, I feel a deep sense of responsibility."
Cha Eunwoo is currently waiting for the release of Netflix's new series, 'The Wonderfools,' which is scheduled for release in the Q2 of this year. The series is a comedy-action adventure set in 1999, a time when apocalyptic beliefs were widespread. It follows the story of a group of ordinary neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers and fight against villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City. It is starred by Cha Eunwoo, Park Eunbin, Kim Haesook, Choi Daehoon, Lim Sungjae, and Son Hyunjoo.
Recently, Park Eunbin attended the 'Next on Netflix 2026 Korea' event and cheered for Cha Eunwoo by saying, "I don't think any other actor could play this role better than him. I believe he's doing well wherever he is. I wish we could've promoted this show together, but I'll work hard on his behalf as well. I hope he returns in glory. Fighting." However, now the tax evasion allegations are out, attention has now focused on whether this upcoming project will still be released or not.
