Fantagio issues an apology regarding tax issues involving artists Cha Eun-woo and Kim Sung-ho, promising to improve management practices.
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ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, Kim Sung-ho's agency Fantagio apologized regarding the tax issues of its artists. Fantagio recently published an apology on its official website stating, 'We deeply apologize for causing concern to many due to the recent tax issues involving our company and artists.' They continued, 'We take this matter seriously, not as a mere individual case, but as a problem stemming from a lack of management responsibility on the part of the agency.' They acknowledged, 'As an agency that should manage and support the overall activities of artists, we solemnly recognize and reflect on our failure to adequately inspect this matter in advance and the deficiencies in our management process.' Furthermore, they explained, 'In response, Fantagio is currently comprehensively reviewing its internal management system and decision-making processes, strengthening pre-verification procedures including tax and legal considerations, and promoting substantial improvements.' They concluded, 'Since Fantagio operates based on people's trust, we deeply reflect on this matter and will respond with responsible changes.' Cha Eun-woo was investigated by the Seoul Regional Tax Office's 4th Bureau for tax evasion suspicion before his enlistment last July and received a notification for back taxes exceeding 20 billion won (approximately 2 billion yen). This is the largest amount of back taxes imposed on a celebrity to date. After being notified of the back taxes, Cha Eun-woo filed an objection to the National Tax Service's decision and requested a pre-tax suitability review. Actor Kim Sung-ho also recently faced tax evasion allegations related to his personal agency operated as a family corporation during his previous agency contract. He stated through Fantagio, 'As a proactive measure to correct my ignorance of corporate management at that time, I submitted the usage details of past corporate cards. I have returned all salaries to my family and corporate vehicles. I have already completed additional payments of personal income tax in addition to the corporate tax already paid for the amounts settled through that corporation. I am in the process of dissolving the corporation, and the administrative procedures will soon be completed.' Yesterday (8th), Cha Eun-woo reported through his Instagram that he has paid the full amount of the imposed back taxes. - ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo pays full back taxes exceeding 20 billion won... reports himself on SNS, 'All responsibility is mine.' - ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo's Netflix 'Wonderfools' to be released as scheduled in the second quarter (official).
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