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foolproof explanation, basically for some qrts in early 2026, cha eunwoo was asked by south korea’s tax authority to pay additional taxes of around $14 million. the issue came from how part of his income was handled. some of his earnings were processed through a company set up under his mother’s name, which meant they were taxed at a lower corporate tax rate instead of the higher personal income tax rate. because of this, the tax office reviewed the case and calculated extra taxes to be paid. this was not considered tax evasion or a criminal case. it was a legal dispute about how the income should be taxed, and it went through a standard administrative review process. in april 2026, after receiving the official notice, cha eunwoo paid the full amount requested. after adjustments for taxes he had already paid, the final amount was about $9 million. he also shared a public statement, apologizing for the confusion, taking responsibility for the situation, and saying he would be more careful in the future. legal experts clarified that this situation should not be seen as "delayed payment" or wrongdoing. instead, it was part of a normal procedure where taxpayers can review and challenge tax decisions before they are finalized now, move on 🖕