Chanu's contract with LG U+ has ended. He faced a major tax investigation last year, leading to significant repercussions in the industry.

HYBE has announced the second lineup of 10 artists for the 2026 Weverse Con Festival, taking place in Seoul on June 6-7. The lineup features a diverse range of K-POP artists from different generations, including Jejung and Apink, highlighting their significant contributions to the music scene. Fans can expect exciting performances from both established and emerging talents.

Yoon San-ha celebrated his birthday for the third consecutive year with a sold-out concert in Seoul, showcasing his unique music and heartfelt performances. The event featured a variety of songs, including fan favorites, and included a talk segment that connected him with fans. He expressed gratitude and excitement for future performances, including upcoming shows in Japan.

Netflix's new series 'Wonder Fools' is set to premiere in Q2 2023. The show, featuring characters who gain superpowers in 1999, follows their comedic battles against villains threatening their town. The cast includes Park Eun-bin and ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, who is currently serving in the military. Amidst tax investigation rumors involving Cha Eun-woo, the production team urges restraint in speculation about the show's release date.

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo will have a photo exhibition titled 'Afterimage' in Tokyo from April 28 to May 12. Although he is currently serving in the military and won't attend, tickets are available for 4000 yen. The exhibition showcases behind-the-scenes photos of his diverse activities. Cha Eun-woo has faced tax controversy but expressed his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities.

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo is reportedly under investigation for tax evasion, facing a 20 billion won tax bill linked to his personal corporation. His corporation, which has purchased significant real estate, is suspected of being a paper company to evade higher personal income taxes. His agency, Fantagio, stated they will clarify the legal issues involved.

To combat tax evasion and improve transparency in the entertainment industry, South Korean lawmakers are proposing a new law requiring agencies to report their operations annually. This comes amid controversies involving artists like Cha Eun-woo, who is under investigation for tax issues. The law aims to hold accountable those with criminal records related to tax offenses.

Amid tax avoidance allegations against stars like ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, the Korean Management Association urges reforms. They argue that the current tax system misinterprets personal corporations as mere tax evasion tools, failing to recognize their legitimate business roles in managing artists' careers and intellectual properties.

Yoon San-ha celebrates his birthday with the third installment of his concert series, 'SANiGHT Project #3', in Korea and Japan. The concerts will take place on March 21 in Seoul, April 10 in Osaka, and April 12 in Tokyo, allowing him to connect meaningfully with fans while reflecting on his journey and promises.

The release date for Netflix's 'Wonderfools,' starring ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, is planned for Q2 2023, but no specific date has been confirmed. Netflix denied reports of a May 15 release, stating discussions are ongoing. The series features a comedic action adventure plot set in 1999, with Cha Eun-woo and Park Eun-bin in lead roles.

The Korean Taxpayers Alliance has raised concerns about a tax information leak involving ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo. They plan to report unnamed tax officials and the journalist who first reported the leak for violations of privacy laws and public secrets. The Alliance emphasizes the illegality of such leaks and calls for a thorough investigation by the National Tax Service.