Humingi ng paumanhin ang South Korean actor at K-pop idol na si Cha Eun Woo sa mga nadismaya dahil sa pagkakasangkot niya sa isyu ng tax evasion.
Iniimbestigan ng National Tax Service (NTS) ang isyu, at sinasabing 20 billion won ang posibleng kulang sa binayad niyang tax.
Sa Instagram post ni Cha Eun Woo ngayong Lunes, January 26, 2025, sinagot niya ang mga alegasyon laban sa kanya.
Kasalukuyang nasa mandatory military training si Cha Eun Woo kaya hindi raw niya personal na maasikaso ang kinahaharap na tax evasion issue.
Wala raw katotohanan ang espekulasyong pumasok siya sa military para makaiwas dito.
July 2025 nang pumasok siya sa military training, at sinasabing noong buwan ding iyon nang magsimula ang audit ng NTS sa ibinayad niyang buwis.
Siniguro ng ASTRO member na hindi niya ito tatakbuhan.
Handa raw siyang harapin kung anuman ang resulta ng imbestigasyon ng NTS.
Idiniin ni Cha Eun Woo ang paghingi ng dispensa sa mga taong nagtiwala at sumuporta sa kanya
Read: Cha Eun Woo's tax issue linked to his mother’s "paper company"
CHA EUN WOO FULL STATEMENT
Narito ang buong pahayag ni Cha Eun Woo (as translated by Soompi):
“Hello, this is Cha Eun Woo.
"I sincerely bow my head and apologize for causing concern and disappointment to many people due to various recent matters involving me.
"Taking this incident as an opportunity, I have deeply reflected on whether my attitude toward my duty as a citizen of the Republic of Korea, particularly regarding tax payments, was sufficiently rigorous.
"For the past few days, I have spent time contemplating and reflecting on what words I should offer first to convey even a little bit of my regret to those who were hurt by me.
"I was worried that a lengthy explanation might sound like an excuse or even cause further fatigue, but I came to the conclusion that it is my duty to address this matter directly and offer my apology.
"I am writing this after finishing my daily duties within the military unit. Currently, I am serving in the military, but this was by no means an intentional choice to avoid this controversy.
"Last year, I was in a situation where I could no longer postpone my military enlistment, and thus I enlisted without being able to complete the tax investigation procedures.
"However, I deeply feel the responsibility for this misunderstanding, which also stemmed from my own shortcomings. If I were not a soldier at the moment, I would want to personally visit and bow my head to all those who were harmed by this incident.
"With that sentiment, I am writing this letter with all my sincerity.
"For the long period of the past 11 years, despite having more shortcomings than possessions, I was able to be in this undeserved position as 'Cha Eun Woo' thanks to your unreserved love and support.
"Therefore, I am indescribably sorry for not even being able to repay but to have caused great pain and fatigue to all those who believed in and supported me despite my inadequacies and to the many people I have worked with.
"I will faithfully participate in the tax-related procedures in the future. Furthermore, I will humbly accept the final decision made by the relevant authorities and take full responsibility accordingly.
"In the future, I will reflect on myself more rigorously and live with a greater sense of responsibility, with the mindset of repaying the love I have received.
"Once again, I sincerely apologize for causing concern."
Read: Cha Eun Woo linked to 20B won tax evasion allegations
CHA EUN WOO MUM ABOUT ALLEGED PAPER COMPANY
Hindi naman binanggit ni Cha Eun Woo ang alegasyong nagtayo siya ng "paper company" o kumpanyang may ghost projects umano para mabawasan umano nang husto ang binabayaran niyang tax.
Dawit dito ang Cha Gallery, ang kumpanyang itinayo ni Cha Eun Woo noong 2019 at pinamahalaan kalaunan ng kanyang ina.
"The company’s registered address was located in a remote area of Ganghwa Island, which didn’t appear suitable for entertainment-related business, and it was difficult to consider it an actual office.
"While multiple imported cars were registered under the company and various expenses were processed, there was reportedly no differentiated service provided compared to Fantagio," saad sa bahagi ng pahayag ng NTS.