Cha Eunwoo’s Enlistment Hit With Backlash For Being A “Dirty Move” For Tax Evasion

While the National Tax Service is currently investigating ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo for tax evasion, it has also been reported that he made a “deal” with the National Tax Service.

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A recent online community post, which garnered almost 80,000 views, reported that the National Tax Service had listened to Cha’s request to send the tax audit report after he had enlisted in the military.

“According to reports, the National Tax Service, at Mr. Cha’s request, waited until his enlistment was complete before sending the tax audit report containing these details.

Cha Eunwoo’s enlistment date: July 28, 2025.

It is believed that the ‘deal’ was made around this time.”

Netizens were frustrated at his dirty move to “run away” to the military and receive preferential treatment for taxes.

• “By the time he returns from the military, everyone would’ve forgotten about this.”
• “This is special treatment! Whom is he connected with? Who cares if he is a celebrity?”
• “So disappointed.”
• “This is an all-time high in tax evasion.”
• “Why are you not f*cking paying your taxes?”
• “This is the common standard for Korean men…geez.”
• “Why is the National Tax Service listening to his request? They shouldn’t be making a deal with him, but rather be setting a good example.”
• “Wow this is so annoying.”
• “They are accepting his request because they have to get him to pay those taxes somehow.”
• “So he literally ran away to the military.

Meanwhile, netizens are calling out Cha Eunwoo for being a model for a bank amid the controversy.

Cha Eunwoo Serving As Bank Brand Model Sparks Fury Amid Tax Evasion Controversy