Yoo Yeon Seok's Tax Appeal Rejected, Agency States Legal Process Not Yet Completed

Kapanlagi.com - Yoo Yeon Seok is facing an unfavorable ruling in a tax dispute that has drawn attention to his name. The appeal to cancel a bill of approximately 3 billion won (around Rp 37.8 billion) has been rejected by the South Korean Tax Court. The agency emphasized that this matter is not yet resolved in the legal realm.

On Wednesday (5/8/2026), a representative from King Kong by Starship conveyed the agency's official position regarding this latest development.

"This issue arose due to differences in the interpretation and application of tax law. The related legal procedures are also not yet fully completed," said the agency representative.

The agency has not yet confirmed the next steps following the Tax Court's decision. On the other hand, regulations still provide room for further legal efforts through administrative lawsuits.

1. Tax Court Decision on Appeal Efforts

Yoo Yeon Seok Leaning on a Car (credit: instagram.com/yoo_yeonseok)

According to reports, the South Korean Tax Court recently rejected the appeal filed by Yoo Yeon Seok. The ruling affirmed that the tax assessment by the National Tax Service (NTS) remains valid.

Before the appeal, the tax amount owed had been revised to around 3 billion won. After settling that adjusted amount, Yoo filed an appeal to the Tax Court.

With the issuance of this ruling, the NTS's position in imposing tax obligations on the actor was deemed valid by the tax adjudication agency.

2. Beginning of the Dispute: Forever Entertainment Private Company

The issue began from the structure of Yoo's professional activities conducted through his private company, Forever Entertainment. The NTS assessed that the entity did not engage in business activities that substantially supported his entertainment activities.

Based on that assessment, the tax authority imposed a bill on him. At the initial stage, the amount charged exceeded 6 billion won or about Rp 75.7 billion.

Yoo then filed a request for review before the tax assessment. The review results reduced the obligation to around 3 billion won, an amount that was then settled before he proceeded with the appeal process to the Tax Court.

3. Next Legal Options and 90-Day Deadline

Although his appeal was rejected, the option for resolution through the judicial route remains available. Yoo Yeon Seok still has the opportunity to file an administrative lawsuit to annul the tax determination in question.

According to the South Korean Tax Framework Act, taxpayers can register a lawsuit with the competent administrative court within 90 days of receiving a decision from the Tax Court.

The agency stated that a decision regarding the next steps has yet to be established. A representative from the agency added, "We will respond to any necessary matters in accordance with the procedures set forth in the relevant laws and regulations. Yoo Yeon Seok has always fulfilled his tax obligations in good faith, and he will continue to handle this issue responsibly."

4. Latest Activity: LIAR Drama Ready to Air

Amid the legal proceedings, Yoo Yeon Seok is preparing for the release of the latest MBC drama titled LIAR. The airing is scheduled for the second half of this year.

The series features a psychological thriller genre. Yoo will star alongside Seo Hyun Jin in this production.

Information about the project was shared alongside the developments of his tax dispute, marking a professional agenda that continues amidst the legal process.

(kpl/rsp)