Cha Eunwoo's mother registered a management business in 2022 ... The address is Gimpo, not Ganghwa

SOURCE: [단독]차은우 母, 매니지먼트 2022년 등록…주소지 강화 아닌 김포

The management company operated by Cha Eunwoo's mother, Ms. Choi, actually exists. However, its registered address was in Gimpo, not Ganghwa.

Previously, Cha Euwnoo's side stated, "Cha Eunwoo's mother established a company to directly manage business operations. It's a formally registered company, not a paper company."

On the 23rd, an inspection showed that the company established by Cha Eunwoo's mother was registered on June 15, 2022. However, the address was not in Ganghwa or Gangnam, Seoul, but in Gimpo. It's listed as a building with 7 floors above ground and 2 floors underground located in Tongjin-eup, Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province.

The address that was located in Gimpo showed a company under different name from the eel restaurant mentioned in online communities. Although the address may have been changed after initially being registered in Gimpo, it has not been updated. If they did change the address, it should be updated. However, no such change was recorded.

Regarding the eel restaurant in Ganghwa and the management business in Gimpo, Cha Eunwoo's agency, Fantagio, stated that they are 'unable to perform.'

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Napoli Matfia addresses 'Kim Seonho look-alike' claims → Kim Seonho: "I'm honored"

SOURCE: 나폴리 맛피아, '김선호 닮은꼴' 해명 → 김선호 "제가 영광" [TD#]

On the 22nd, Napoli Matfia posted a long message on his social media addressing the comments saying that he looks like Kim Seonho.

He began by saying, "People keep sending me messages saying I look like Kim Seonho, but I’m really going to get criticized for this. This could seriously become a big problem. Imagine how uncomfortable Kim Seonho must feel if people keep saying they see Napoli Matfia every time they watch his dramas. I’m sincerely supporting Kim Seonho. Please come visit my restaurant sometime."

He also shared screenshots of messages from netizens claiming that he looks like Kim Seonho. Notably, messages from international fans are also saying the same thing.

On the same day, Kim Seonho shared a screenshot of the post on his own social media, saying, "I’m honored. I’ve been supporting you since the Chestnut Tiramisu," adding a warm touch to the atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Kwon Seongjun competed in Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' Season 1 under the nickname 'Napoli Matfia' as a 'black spoon' contestant and ultimately won the competition.

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Kwon Mina shares her recent whereabouts after her emergency rescue: "God, Buddha, Jesus" ... Expresses her desperation

SOURCE: 권민아, 긴급 구조 이후 "하느님·부처님·예수님까지"…간절함 드러낸 근황

On the 22nd, Kwon Mina posted on her social media, "I don't follow any religion, but I suddenly went to a temple with my mom. I bowed with a desperate heart, and even thought about trying to pray next time. To God, Buddha, and Jesus, equally," along with a photo. She added, "Since I was at my mom's place, I also tried on a hat I used to wear 5-6 years ago."

In the photo, Kwon Mina is seen visiting a temple wearing a thick hat and scarf to keep herself warm, along with a mask. Another photo also captured the back of a person believed to be her mother, drawing attention.

Netizens are sending her warm messages such as, "I'm rooting for you," "Please take care of yourself," "Wishing you good luck," and "I hope your prayers are answered."

Previously, Kwon Mina was urgently rescued and received treatment following her suicide attempt. Regarding her current condition, she said, "I haven't fully recovered physically or mentally yet, but I'm focusing on recovery and doing my best."

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'Enlisting to escape?' Cha Eunwoo faces allegations of enlisting as an escape amid the tax evasion allegations

SOURCE: "군대런이었나" 차은우, 연예인 역대 최고 '200억 탈세 의혹'에 "도피성 입대 논란"[MD이슈]

As Cha Eunwoo becomes embroiled in allegations of tax evasion totaling over 20 billion KRW, the public is suspicious on the timing of his military enlistment.

According to the National Tax Service on the 22nd, Cha Eunwoo was notified of additional tax assessments exceeding 20 billion KRW on charges of evading income tax and other taxes through a one-person agency established by his mother. This is reported to be the highest amount of tax evasion ever recorded for a celebrity.

The investigation revealed that Cha Eunwoo allegedly signed a management service contract with the company established by his mother to apply relatively low corporate tax rates instead of high individual income tax rates. The National Tax Service determined that Cha Eunwoo's side used a 'scheme' to distribute income by setting up a paper company to avoid income tax rates up to 45%.

Along with this, the timing of Cha Eunwoo's military enlistment last July has also come under fire. Edaily reported, "It is understood that the National Tax Service waited until Cha Eunwoo's enlistment was finalized, as requested by his representatives, before sending the tax audit result notice containing these details." As a result, netizens are now questioning whether he enlisted in the military service to dodge this controversy. 

As the controversy spread, his agency, Fantagio stated, "The main issue in this matter is whether the company established by Cha Eunwoo's mother is legally required to pay these taxes. Nothing is official or finished yet. We plan to actively clarify the issues regarding legal interpretation and application through lawful procedures."

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'20 billion KRW tax evasion allegation' Cha Eunwoo begins to be cut off by advertisers ... Beauty brand sets content on private

SOURCE: [단독] '200억 탈세 의혹' 차은우, 광고계 손절 시작…뷰티 브랜드 비공개 전환

According to OSEN’s investigation on the 22nd, the skincare brand Abib has switched videos featuring Cha Eunwoo that were publicly available on its YouTube channel and other platforms to private. The videos currently can't be played, displaying messages such as 'Unable to play this video' and 'This video is private.'

Furthermore, Abib also deleted posts on X that had previously teased Cha Eunwoo as their ambassador. However, ambassador introduction photos on the official website have not yet been removed. While the reason for deleting the videos and photos has not been disclosed, the fact that this occurred immediately after the tax evasion allegations surfaced is seen as significant.

Abib previously announced last year that they had selected Cha Eunwoo as their new ambassador. Abib explained, "Cha Eun woo is widely loved for his unique image and sophisticated charm, which aligns with the brand values Abib pursues." A brand representative stated, "We decided to work with him as a global ambassador because we judged that his transparent and clean image best expresses the brand's philosophy of 'perfection achieved by emptying to fill.'"

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'20 billion KRW tax evasion allegations' Cha Eunwoo's mother's corporation = eel restaurant controversy... Registered as a management business?

SOURCE: '200억 탈세 의혹' 차은우 母 법인=장어집 논란…식당서 매니저업이라니 [스타이슈]

As Cha Eunwoo been swept up in allegations of 20 billion KRW in tax evasion, a new controversy has erupted regarding the corporation established by his mother.

According to corporate information for Company A, founded by Cha Eunwoo’s mother, it is an eel restaurant on Ganghwa Island established in October 2022. It is indeed a restaurant operated by Cha Eunwoo’s family. However, it is registered under the Standard Industrial Classification as a 'Management Business.'

Regarding this, Fantagio told Star News, "Apart from the official statement we sent earlier, we plan to organize and announce further details if we believe further clarification is necessary. We will check into (the fact that the mother’s eel restaurant being registered as a management business)."

According to a media report on the same day, Cha Eunwoo underwent an investigation for tax evasion by the Seoul Regional Tax Service in the first half of last year. The allegation is that despite having an agency, he created a separate family company, entered into a service agreement between the two parties, and used a method to lower taxes. It is reported that after his mother, Ms. Choi, established Company A, Fantagio entered into a contract with Company A for entertainment activity support services, and the income earned was shared among Fantagio, Company A, and Cha Eunwoo himself.

As a result, the National Tax Service judged Company A to be a 'paper company' that did not actually provide services. They viewed it as a scheme where Cha Eunwoo and his mother established a non-existent company to distribute income, in order to reduce income tax up to 45% and instead apply a corporate tax rate more than 20 percentage points lower than the income tax rate.

In conclusion, the National Tax Service determined that the profits taken by Company A ultimately went back to Cha Eunwoo, and that he failed to pay more than 20 billion KRW in income tax. However, Cha Eunwoo’s side claims that Company A is 'not a paper company, but a formally registered popular culture and arts planning company.' They are currently waiting for the result of the review they filed in objection to the National Tax Service's decision.

Regarding the 20 billion KRW tax evasion allegation, Fantagio stated, "The main issue in this matter is whether the company established by Cha Eunwoo's mother is legally required to pay these taxes. Nothing is official or finished yet. We plan to actively clarify the issues regarding legal interpretation and application through lawful procedures."

Fantagio continued, "The artist and his tax representatives will faithfully cooperate so that the procedure can be concluded quickly. Cha Eunwoo promises to continue to faithfully fulfill his tax filings and legal obligations as a citizen of the Republic of Korea."

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CL sent to prosecution for 'illegal agency management' ... Kang Dongwon's CEO also faces prosecution

SOURCE: [단독] 씨엘 '기획사 불법운영' 불구속 송치···강동원은 대표가 검찰행

Agencies of Kang Dongwon and CL have been sent to prosecution for failing to register as official entertainment agencies.

On the 22nd, the Seoul Yongsan Police Station confirmed that they have sent CL (Lee Chaerin) and her agency, as well as CEO 'A' of Kang Dongwon's agency and the agency, to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office without detention on charges of violating the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act.

CL is accused of running her one-person agency for around 5 years and 7 months without registering the business with the local district office after establishing it in February 2020. Since CL personally served as the agency's CEO and managed its operations, she was handed over to the prosecution as a suspect.

CEO 'A' of Kang Dongwon's agency was also found to have operated his agency without registration for around 2 years and 9 months since its establishment in January 2023. However, Kang Dongwon was cleared of wrongdoing because he was not involved in the management or operation of the agency and had focused solely on his acting career.

The case arose when a complainant filed a report stating, "The Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act was enacted for the public interest by protecting vulnerable artists such as minors and trainees, improving unfair practices, and making sure businesses compete fairly. Running a business for a long time without registering it means that the business was conducted outside these safety guards, which is a serious issue. It undermines the protection of rookies and youth, damages the trust of business partners, and harms the fairness of the market."

Recently, it has become a social issue that some celebrities operate one-person agencies without registering their businesses, which is one of the legal requirements. Under current law, such registration is mandatory to operate an entertainment agency. Violations are punishable by up to 2years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million KRW.

Regarding this matter, the Korea Entertainment Management Association (CEMA) stated, "It shouldn't be taken lightly that famous celebrities, who should be one of the most compliant people, operate business without registrations for years." They also announced plans for strong countermeasures, including future legal complaints.

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