Beforehand on January 22, it was reported that Cha Eun Woo was investigated final yr on suspicion of tax evasion by Investigation Bureau 4 of the Seoul Regional Tax Workplace and that the Nationwide Tax Service had notified him of a further tax evaluation exceeding 20 billion gained (roughly $13,600,000) in taxes.
On January 26, Cha Eun Woo took to his private Instagram with the next assertion:
Hi there, that is Cha Eun Woo.
I sincerely bow my head and apologize for inflicting concern and disappointment to many individuals as a consequence of numerous current issues involving myself.
Taking this incident as a possibility, I’ve deeply mirrored on whether or not my angle towards my responsibility as a citizen of the Republic of Korea, notably relating to tax funds, was sufficiently rigorous.
For the previous few days, I’ve frolicked considering and reflecting on what phrases I ought to supply first to convey even a little bit little bit of my remorse to those that have been harm by me.
I used to be anxious {that a} prolonged clarification may sound like an excuse and even trigger additional fatigue, however I got here to the conclusion that it’s my responsibility to deal with this matter immediately and supply my apology.
I’m scripting this after ending my each day duties inside the navy unit.
At the moment, I’m serving within the navy, however this was certainly not an intentional option to keep away from this controversy. Final yr, I used to be in a scenario the place I may now not postpone my navy enlistment, and thus I enlisted with out with the ability to full the tax investigation procedures.
Nonetheless, I deeply really feel the accountability for this misunderstanding, which additionally stemmed from my very own shortcomings.
If I weren’t a soldier in the intervening time, I might wish to personally go to and bow my head to all those that have been harmed by this incident. With that sentiment, I’m scripting this letter with all my sincerity.
For the lengthy interval of the previous 11 years, regardless of having extra shortcomings than possessions, I used to be in a position to be on this undeserved place as “Cha Eun Woo” due to your unreserved love and help.
Due to this fact, I’m indescribably sorry for not even with the ability to repay however to have brought on nice ache and fatigue to all those that believed in and supported me regardless of my inadequacies and to the many individuals I’ve labored with.
I’ll faithfully take part within the tax-related procedures that may proceed sooner or later.
Moreover, I’ll humbly settle for the ultimate determination made by the related authorities and take full accountability accordingly.
Sooner or later, I’ll replicate on myself extra rigorously and stay with a better sense of accountability, with the mindset of repaying the love I’ve acquired.
As soon as once more, I sincerely apologize for inflicting concern.
January 26, 2026
Sincerely,
Cha Eun Woo
