Cha Eun-woo's photo exhibition 'Afterimage' will be held in Tokyo from April 28 to May 12, while he serves in the military.
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A photo exhibition of ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo during military service will be held in Tokyo. According to the Japanese organizers, Cha Eun-woo's behind-the-scenes photo exhibition 'Afterimage' will take place from April 28 to May 12 in the central Ginza area of Tokyo. This exhibition is known for featuring behind-the-scenes photos of Cha Eun-woo's diverse activities. Ticket reservations started on the 14th, priced at 4000 yen. Cha Eun-woo-related merchandise will also be available for purchase at the venue. However, since Cha Eun-woo is currently serving in the military, he will not directly participate in the exhibition. He enlisted in July last year and is serving in the Army Military Band, scheduled to be discharged in January 2027. Regarding this exhibition, his agency Fantagio stated, 'The holding of the photo exhibition in Japan is correct,' and explained, 'This exhibition is a project that was already contracted in August 2024 and will proceed according to the agreed schedule.' Earlier this year, Cha Eun-woo was embroiled in a tax evasion controversy. He underwent a tax investigation by the Seoul Regional Tax Office last year, and it was revealed that he was notified of a tax reassessment of about 20 billion won (approximately 2 billion yen). In particular, it became known that his mother established a one-person planning company suspected of tax evasion through which income tax and other taxes were evaded, and that the address of the company was a restaurant run by Cha Eun-woo's family, which has since gone out of business. Cha Eun-woo has reflected on his tax obligations as a Korean citizen, stating on his social media, 'I am deeply reflecting on whether my attitude towards tax obligations was strict enough,' and expressed his intention to humbly accept the final judgment from the relevant authorities and fulfill his responsibilities. Cha Eun-woo debuted in 2016 as a member of the group ASTRO and has gained significant popularity while pursuing both singing and acting activities.
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