[theqoo] [EXCLUSIVE] '20 BILLION WON TAX EVASION SUSPICIONS' CHA EUNWOO, CF WORLD STARTS CUTTING HIM OFF... BEAUTY BRAND GOES PRIVATE (FT. FANTAGIO)

The advertising industry has begun cutting ties with actor and ASTRO member Cha Eunwoo, who faces allegations of evading 20 billion won in taxes.

According to OSEN's confirmation on the 22nd, skincare brand Abib has made Cha Eunwoo's videos on its YouTube channel and other platforms private. These videos now display messages stating “Unable to play video” or “This is a private video” and cannot be played. Additionally, Abib deleted posts on X (formerly Twitter) that had announced Cha Eunwoo as an ambassador. However, ambassador introduction photos on the official website remain untouched.

Abib had announced last year that it had selected Cha Eunwoo as its new ambassador. At the time, Abib explained, “Cha Eunwoo is beloved for his unique image and sophisticated charm, which aligns with the brand values Abib strives for.” A brand representative stated, “We determined that Cha Eunwoo's transparent and clean image best embodies the philosophy of ‘perfection achieved through emptiness’ that the brand pursues, leading to his appointment as a global ambassador.”

Cha Eunwoo is currently known to have been notified of an income tax assessment exceeding 20 billion won. Last year, the Seoul Regional Tax Office's Investigation Division 4 conducted an intensive investigation into Cha Eunwoo over tax evasion suspicions involving a one-person agency established by his mother, subsequently notifying him of over 20 billion won in back taxes. This amount represents the largest tax assessment ever imposed on a celebrity.

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1. He's so stupid... he doesn't even know that there was more money for him to make...

2. And Jang Nara donated 20 billion won. What is he doing? ㄷㄷ

3. He's probably gonna come out and be like "I wasn't aware of anything". It's obvious. Just pay your taxes and retire

4. Farewell~~

5. 20 billion is something I've never even seen in articles

6. 20 billionㄷㄷ

7. What pisses me off the most is that he had everything planned out before going to the army. Didn't he even host the APEC summit?? He did everything he was supposed to do. Isn't he supposed to be doing penance in the army like someone else?

8. I'm seriously turned off

9. Really disappointing

10 No but he had nothing else but his face and his image. This is such a fascinating move

[theqoo] CHA EUNWOO'S REP, REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF 20 BILLION WON TAX EVASION "LEGAL INTERPRETATION IS THE KEY ISSUE... WILL ACTIVELY DEFEND OURSELVES DURING INVESTIGATION

Hello. This is Fantagio.

We are issuing an official statement regarding today's news reports concerning the tax investigation involving our artist Cha Eunwoo.

The main issue in this case is whether the corporation established by Cha Eunwoo's mother is subject to substantive taxation. This matter has not yet been finalized or officially notified. We plan to actively present our case regarding issues related to legal interpretation and application through proper legal procedures.

The artist and his tax representative will cooperate diligently to ensure this process is concluded promptly.

Cha Eunwoo pledges to continue faithfully fulfilling his tax reporting and legal obligations as a citizen.

Thank you.

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1. Brutal

2. F*ckㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. 20 billion. Are they insane?

4. They should spit out the money. Seriously, he made so much money already.

5. 20 billion is no joke. Damn

6. I bet that even fans won't believe thisㅋ

7. After seeing the official statement, he's really wicked

8. So evil, wow, scary