'2.5 billion won tax evasion controversy' Song Hye-kyo, cup noodles at event amid secret wedding rumors with Shin Hyun-ji [Star Issue]

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Actress Song Hye-kyo revealed her simple charm.

On the 25th, Song Hye-kyo posted several selfies on her personal SNS taken at an event for luxury jewelry brand C, for which she serves as a global ambassador.

In the photos, Song Hye-kyo is seen enjoying a luxurious banquet in an elegant dining room. She wore a dress with an elegant pink shoulder line, accessorized with a dazzling diamond necklace and earrings, exuding an overwhelming atmosphere.

However, the black-and-white photos released afterward drew attention with a completely different, down-to-day scene. Captured in the same glamorous dress, she was seen eating cup noodles. Song Hye-kyo blew on the noodles lifted with chopsticks, creating a friendly image that brought smiles.

There is another reason why interest in Song Hye-kyo's daily life is currently high. Rumors have emerged that model and broadcaster Shin Hyun-ji will hold a secret wedding ceremony on the 26th. According to a media outlet, Shin Hyun-ji will have a small wedding with her non-celebrity boyfriend at an undisclosed location in Seoul on the 26th.

Shin Hyun-ji and Song Hye-kyo are Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) close friends, so interest is growing in whether Song Hye-kyo will attend Shin Hyun-ji's wedding. However, on the 25th, Ghost Agency, Shin Hyun-ji's agency, told StarNews regarding the wedding rumors: "There is no official stance, and it is difficult to confirm as it is a private matter."

Song Hye-kyo was accused of evading approximately 2.5 billion won in taxes in 2012. According to the Seoul Regional National Tax Service audit results, Song Hye-kyo evaded taxes on 5.4 billion won out of 13.7 billion won in income while filing comprehensive income taxes from 2009 for three years.

Notably, there is a three-year tax audit deferral period for those who receive the Exemplary Taxpayer Award, and coincidentally, the tax evasion occurred during this period, raising suspicions that "the benefits of the Exemplary Taxpayer Award were abused." Song Hye-kyo later apologized, stating it was a mistake "stemming from ignorance," and paid approximately 3.1 billion won to the National Tax Service, including income tax and late payment penalties.

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