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Korean-American actor Aden Cho openly cheered for Cha Eun-woo, a member of ASTRO and actor, who is suspected of tax evasion in the 20 billion won range, and drew criticism.
On the 26th, Adenjo wrote in Cha Eun-woo's SNS post, "I always support you. "Always supporting you dongseng (Hwaiting!)," he wrote, publicly cheering.
The post drew attention as the first statement since Cha Eun-woo was recently embroiled in a 20 billion-billion-dollar tax evasion suspicion. Critics point out that Adenjo was careless in a somewhat cautious situation, posting comments of support.
He said, "I am deeply reflecting on myself whether my attitude toward tax obligations was strict enough," adding, "I am currently serving in the military, but it was not an intentional choice to avoid this controversy. Last year, I couldn't postpone joining the army anymore, and I joined the army without completing the tax audit process," he said.
"I am indescribably sorry to have caused you great hurt and fatigue, even if I can't repay you for all the people who have worked with me who have believed in me and supported me," he said. "I will faithfully work on the tax-related process that is going on in the future." We will also humbly accept the results and fulfill our responsibilities in accordance with the final judgment made by the relevant agencies," he added.
Earlier, the Seoul Regional Tax Office conducted a high-intensity tax investigation against Cha Eun-woo in the first half of 2025 and notified him of the additional income tax of about 20 billion won. This is the highest amount ever collected in the entertainment industry. The National Tax Service determined that Cha Eun-woo and his mother, identified only by their surname Choi, used a trick to reduce income tax of 45 percent to apply a corporate tax rate that is more than 20 percent lower than the income tax rate by using DANI, a non-substantial company.
In response, Cha Eun-woo's agency Fantagio denied the allegations, saying, "The main issue is whether the corporation established by Cha Eun-woo's mother is subject to real taxation." Since then, Cha Eun-woo, who is currently serving in the military, has broken his silence and expressed his position on the alleged tax evasion surrounding him and the enlistment of the escapist military, but the controversy continues.
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