Cha Eun Woo Appeals to the Tax Court After Paying 13 Billion Won

Kapanlagi.com - Cha Eun Woo officially takes the appeal route regarding the tax bill from the National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea. On Saturday (2/8/2026), the agency Fantagio confirmed that the actor and member of ASTRO has filed a request to the Tax Tribunal to have the tax assessment canceled.

“Cha Eun Woo has filed an appeal in accordance with the applicable legal procedures to obtain an accurate tax assessment. Since this process is still ongoing, we cannot share further details,” said Fantagio in their official statement.

The appeal to the Tax Court is made to reassess the fiscal decision of the NTS. With the process still ongoing, all developments are pending the applicable legal mechanisms.

1. Cha Eun Woo's Appeal Process Confirmed by Fantagio

On August 2, 2026, Fantagio confirmed the legal steps taken by Cha Eun Woo. An appeal was submitted to the Tax Court with the aim of canceling the tax assessment imposed by the NTS.

The agency emphasized that the details of the case cannot be disclosed while the legal process is ongoing. The statement also mentioned that the appeal was filed in accordance with existing provisions to obtain what is considered a fair tax assessment.

Cha Eun Woo is widely known as one of the popular K-Pop actors and idols. Therefore, the developments of this case have attracted public attention in South Korea and also in various countries, including Indonesia.

2. Paid Bill: 13 Billion Won

Cha Eun Woo (credit: instagram.com/offcl_chaeunwoo)

Before filing the appeal, Cha Eun Woo was known to have paid a tax bill of 13 billion South Korean won. This amount is equivalent to approximately Rp 162.4 billion.

Despite having made the payment, he chose to file an appeal to contest the decision of the tax authorities. This step is aimed at reviewing the assessment that has been issued.

Fantagio stated that the appeal was taken to obtain a proper tax assessment. All detailed information regarding the case remains withheld until there is clarity from the ongoing process.

3. Beginning of the Investigation and Allegations of Shell Companies

This case began with an investigation involving Cha Eun Woo and his mother. The investigation highlights allegations of tax evasion through a number of companies that are suspected of functioning as shell companies or paper companies.

According to circulating reports, these companies were registered under the names of Cha Eun Woo and his family members. This finding has become one of the focuses of the authorities' examination.

The value of the alleged tax evasion under investigation reaches 200 billion won, or approximately Rp 2.44 trillion based on the current exchange rate. So far, there has been no legal decision declaring Cha Eun Woo guilty, while the appeal process is still awaiting a decision from the relevant authorities.

(kpl/pit)