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Astro's Cha Eun-woo Faces Tax Controversy: Fantagio Issues Official Statement

Astro's Cha Eun-woo Faces Tax Controversy: Fantagio Issues Official Statement
Fantagio has officially responded to the tax controversy surrounding Cha Eun-woo.
The agency apologized for any concern and pledged to cooperate fully with the investigation.
The essence of the controversy is still under verification, and necessary measures will be taken.

[TVDaily Reporter Han Seo-yul] Cha Eun-woo of the group Astro has found himself embroiled in a tax evasion controversy, prompting his agency Fantagio to release an official statement. On the 27th, Fantagio apologized for any concern caused by recent events surrounding Cha Eun-woo.

This controversy stems from Cha Eun-woo facing a tax investigation and being slapped with over 20 billion won in penalties. The National Tax Service has flagged him and his mother for operating a nonexistent company in a bid to evade taxes. Such issues are sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry, provoking criticism of the agency's management.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

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Source: tvdaily.co.kr