Cha Eunwoo → His mother, and now even his younger brother ... The whole family linked to the '20 billion KRW tax evasion allegations'

SOURCE: 차은우→모친 이어 남동생까지…온 가족 연루된 '200억 탈세 의혹'

As Cha Eunwoo faces the record-breaking 20 billion KRW tax evasion allegations, past broadcast appearances by his younger brother, Lee, are drawing attention again. 

Cha Eunwoo's younger brother, Lee, is famous among fans for his handsome looks comparable to his brother's and for being an AI expert who graduated from a prestigious university in China. Cha Eunwoo previously spoke proudly about his brother's background on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block.'

Last November, Lee appeared as a speaker on the channel 'Sebasi Lecture.' He participated in the 'AI Summit Seoul & Expo 2025,' where he gave a talk titled 'AI Recipe: How the AI I created for my brother evolves into a brand verification tool.' The lecture drew even greater attention as it highlighted his relationship with the popular celebrity Cha Eunwoo. 

In an interview before the talk, Lee explained his work, saying, "Since I've lived a life that's somewhat close to celebrities, I naturally became focused on their concerns and interests. I felt not only celebrities, but the entertainment industry as a whole struggles with issues related to data feedback. I thought it would be good to make a solution that gathers such data." He added, "I've seen many celebrities suffer from hate comments. And now, we live in an era where many people are now becoming influencers. As more people are now exposed to media and receive a lot of attention, I'm working with the CEO of Unbound Lab to create a system that protects them."

However, as Cha Eunwoo now faces the largest tax evasion in the Korean entertainment industry with total of 20 billion KRW, the public is now looking at the brothers coldly, even criticizing them as 'hypocritical.' Reports indicate that Cha Eunwoo's alleged tax evasion involved not only himself, but his entire family, including his parents and younger brother. It was confirmed that his mother served as the CEO, his younger brother as the director, and his father was also listed as an auditor of the company. Additionally, the eel restaurant in Ganghwa Island that Cha Eunwoo frequaently mentioned as his 'favorite spot' turned out to be the registered address of his mother's company, Company A. It was later revealed that the restaurant was not Cha Eunwoo's 'regular restaurant to eat,' but a business run by his parents, sparking further controversy over alleged 'fake promotion.'

Recently, it has been reported that Cha Eunwoo has hired a major law firm to deal with the tax allegations, drawing attention to how the situation will unfold. 

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'Shinsegae family' Annie faces an awkward situation after returning to school ... Asks fans to 'not send emails' after her Columbia University email was leaked

SOURCE: '신세계家' 애니, 복학 직후 난감한 상황…美 컬럼비아대 메일 유출에 "보내지 말라" [엑's 이슈]

On the 24th, Annie held a 'Study With Me' livestream to do homework and study together with her fans.

While focusing on her homework on her laptop, Annie said, "Everyone, there's something I need to talk about. Honestly, I know it's very easy to find my school ID." She added, "But if you send emails to my school email address, it becomes hard for me to find emails from my professors or important messaged from the university."

She continued, "The emails you send to my college email address are all full of kind and nice words, but if there's something you want to say to me, you can write it on the DayOff app or anywhere else. If you send things to my school email address, it becomes really difficult to check my college-related emails, so please send them somewhere else."

Annie also said, "If you know my school email address, that means you probably know my schedule too. If you see me at school and say hello, I will greet you back. But there may be times when I'm not in a great condition, so I ask for your understanding in advance." She then joked, "If you want to see me, you should study hard and get into Columbia University."

She continued to interact warmly with fans, saying that if any of them gets into Columbia University, she will give them her study notes. 

Annie is the granddaughter of Shinsegae Group Chairwoman Lee Myunghee and also the eldest daughter of Vice Chairwoman Jung Yookyung. She is currently majoring in Art History and Visual Arts at Columbia University, a famous Ivy League school. She has recently returned to school. As she attends the spring semester through May, the other members of her group plan to minimize downtime by focusing in various individual activities. 

Previously, when news of her return to school first came out, Annie said, "I was told early last year that I couldn't extend my leave of absence any further. I discussed it with the members and the company before making the decision. Also, I only have one semester left. I earned a lot of credits before, so I can graduate after just one more term."

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Moon Sua shares a touching birthday message for the late Moonbin ... "My one and only big brother"

SOURCE: 문수아, 故 문빈 뭉클한 생일 축하…"하나뿐인 오라버니"

On the 26th, Moon Sua posted a photo on her social media account with the caption, "Happy birthday to my one and only big brother."

The photo shows Moon Sua and the late Moonbin during their childhood. Moonbin is seen holding his younger sister tightly with a warm smile, moving the hearts of those who saw the photo.

Seeing the post, Choi Yoojung commented, "Both of you are so cute, I could die~" while VIVIZ's SinB wrote, "This reminds me of how you two used to bicker when you were little kids."

Meanwhile, Moonbin, a member of ASTRO, passed away on April 19, 2023.

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'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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Go Younjung says she likes kind men ... "I get along with someone who expresses himself a lot"

SOURCE: 고윤정, ♥다정한 남자가 좋아…"표현 많이 해주면 잘 맞아"[인터뷰①]

Go Younjung opened up about her dating style.

On the 23rd, Go Younjung did an interview regarding the Netflix series 'Can This Love Be Translated?' at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. She greeted reporters with polished hair and makeup.

'Can This Love Be Translated?' is an unpredictable romantic comedy about Joo Hojin (played by Kim Seonho), a multilingual interpreter who works with global top star Cha Muhee (played by Go Younjung). In the drama, Go Younju plays as Cha Muhee, a world-famous global star, delicately portraying complex emotions behind her glamorous appearance.

After the show was released, some viewers described her character as an 'anxious-avoidant girlfriend.' She commented, "In real life, I think I'm closer to the 'secure' attachment type."

She continued, "I like someone who is kind. In the drama, Joo Hojin can seem a bit stiff because he lacks 'aegyo.' But I think I would like someone who is as kind and caring as Joo Hojin."

She further explained, "My real personality is actually closer to Joo Hojin than Cha Muhee. I'm not very good at expressing myself, so I think I would match someone who expresses themselves a lot." She added, "I'm a bit shy around new people, but once I get attached, it lasts a long time. It takes time for me to get close to people during a project. I always end up crying on the last day of filming. Kim Seonho Sunbae said this was the first time he ever cried at the end of a project too. I think I'm very affectionate."

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