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Cha Eun-woo, a South Korean singer and actor, said he has paid roughly $150 million in tax penalties and accepted responsibility in a case that has drawn a sharp public backlash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement released April 8 local time, Cha said he respects the tax authority\u2019s procedures and conclusions and settled all outstanding amounts to prevent further controversy. He added that he would comply fully with any remaining administrative steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf there were aspects I failed to review carefully, that responsibility lies entirely with me,\u201d he said, adding that he would not deflect blame by claiming ignorance or attributing decisions to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dispute stems from a corporation established by his mother, which authorities later determined should be treated as subject to personal taxation. The resulting assessment\u2014about $150 million\u2014has been widely reported as the largest tax penalty imposed on an individual entertainer in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, his agency said the key issue was whether the entity qualified as a separate taxable corporation and noted that the matter had not been finalized. Cha\u2019s latest statement is being viewed as an acknowledgment of tax liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public reaction has been largely critical, with many questioning the timing of his admission and expressing skepticism about a potential return to entertainment activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cha enlisted in July last year and is currently serving in a military band. He is scheduled to be discharged on January 27, 2027. He is also set to appear in the Netflix series \u201cThe Wonderfools,\u201d though no release date has been announced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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