ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo Issues Apology Amid Tax Evasion Allegations
Cha Eun Woo responds to tax evasion controversy, apologises to fans who have stood by him.
Cha Eun Woo, the K-pop idol and actor who was recently embroiled in a tax evasion controversy, has released a statement, as has his agency. The ASTRO member spoke about how his military enlistment was not intended to escape any consequences of the case. Meanwhile, Fantagio Entertainment requested that fans avoid unnecessary conjecture. Read all about how the True Beauty actor and how his company addressed the entire dispute.
Cha Eun Woo Reveals He Had To Enlist Amid Tax Evasion Case
With all the hoopla surrounding the alleged tax avoidance, Cha Eun Woo took to Instagram to apologise and clarify certain details under scrutiny. On January 26, 2026, he wrote that he had taken the time to reflect on his duties as a citizen and would follow the court’s decision, no matter what it came to. He also revealed that his enlistment started when it did because it could not be delayed any further.
cha eunwoo on Instagram and its translation: pic.twitter.com/GbmXfsBwW5
— alina ₇ ⊙⊝⊜ (@moonistheway) January 26, 2026
He admitted to being in two minds about giving a detailed statement lest it come across as rationalizing the issue. However, he considered it his “duty to address this matter directly and offer [his] apology.” Cha wished to atone for all the hurt he caused those who supported him over the years, and promised to take part in the investigation and accept its results faithfully.
Fantagio’s Statement About The ASTRO Singer’s Tax Issue
Cha Eun Woo’s agency made an official statement days after the controversy erupted online. Beginning with an apology, the company said it was complying with all procedures delineated by the authorities. It also revealed that it would take action once final decisions were taken about Eun Woo. Requesting netizens to abstain from assumptions, Fantagio concluded its statement by promising to ensure that further incidents do not occur again.
i am beyond frustrated with fantagio’s statement. instead of standing firmly behind #chaeunwoo and taking legal action against defamation, the company is ‘earnestly requesting’ people to stop? this is incredibly weak @fantagiogroup pic.twitter.com/7QOKHPOyW3
— aisha (@aisharosa_) January 27, 2026
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A large group of fans has been standing firmly behind Cha Eun Woo. They believe he is innocent until proven guilty. Some have taken the company to task for being too mild in admonishing haters and speculators. The investigation is still on, and we await a proper report from the authorities.
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First Published: January 29, 2026 1:41 PM
