Cha Eun Woo Apologizes and Has Settled All Tax Obligations to the State

"I am Cha Eun Woo. I sincerely apologize to the fans and many people who feel disappointed and confused due to the recent tax controversy related to me," wrote Cha Eun Woo as he began his statement.

"Due to various administrative procedures underway, I have to be very careful when expressing my stance, and I also apologize once again for my explanation being delayed. Although it's late, I want to express my thoughts and stance directly now," he continued.

Cha Eun Woo then emphasized that he respects the results set by the tax authorities and has completed any outstanding obligations. "I respect the procedures and results from the tax authorities, and to avoid any further confusion, I have paid all related taxes. I will also diligently undergo the remaining process."

Cha Eun Woo also stated that he views this issue very seriously, considering the immense support he has received from fans. "Because I have conducted my activities with so much love and support from many people, I take this issue more heavily and deeply. If there are parts that I did not pay enough attention to, then the entire responsibility lies with me. I will not evade it for any reason, including saying that I 'did not know' or that it was 'someone else's decision'."

He also explained about the establishment of a business amidst significant changes in his career, but acknowledged that he still bears full responsibility for it. "I established the company as part of the process to keep my activities stable amid various changes and confusion that occurred during my active period. However, looking back now, there are parts that I did not check thoroughly enough in that process, and I think the responsibility lies with me, not with my family or my company."

At the end of his statement, Cha Eun Woo emphasized that this incident will be a great lesson for him to be more careful in the future. "Through this incident, I truly feel the need to reflect on myself. What saddens and disappoints me the most is the reality that I have let down my fans, Aroha, who have always believed in me. To prevent the same issue from happening again, I will review all my activities moving forward with a more careful and stricter standard."

"I will continue to work harder to be Cha Eun Woo who takes full responsibility for my choices and actions until the end. Once again, I express my deep apologies. Thank you for reading this lengthy message," he concluded. What do KLovers think about Cha Eun Woo's statement?