Cha Eun Woo Clarifies Tax Controversy, Admits He Has Fully Paid His Obligations

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WartaGate.com – Actor and singer Cha Eun Woo has finally spoken out regarding the tax controversy involving him. He issued a direct apology to the public and his fans for the situation.

The case began on January 22, 2026, when Cha Eun Woo was reported to be under investigation by tax authorities in Seoul. He was suspected of tax evasion, with additional taxes imposed amounting to more than Rp232 billion.

Through his personal Instagram account on April 8, 2026, the star of the drama My ID is Gangnam Beauty publicly expressed his apology. He admitted feeling regret for the confusion and disappointment caused by the issue.

In his statement, Cha Eun Woo explained that the administrative process related to the case is still ongoing, which requires him to be cautious in delivering his explanation. He also apologized for the delay in addressing the matter.

Nevertheless, he emphasized that he respects all procedures carried out by the National Tax Service. To prevent further misunderstanding, he confirmed that he has fully paid all the required taxes.

Furthermore, the 29-year-old promised to comply with all remaining procedures and take full responsibility for the situation. He stressed that he would not avoid accountability or shift the blame to others.

Cha Eun Woo also admitted that he has learned a lot from this incident. He realized the importance of self-reflection and is committed to being more careful in all aspects of his activities moving forward.

He also expressed his deep regret to his fans, known as AROHA, saying he feels sorry for disappointing those who have trusted and supported him.

In closing, Cha Eun Woo promised to take this experience as an important lesson to ensure that the same mistake will not happen again in the future.