ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Attending National Event Resurfaces Amid Tax Evasion Controversy

Netizens were disappointed.

Recently, ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo has become a hot issue for being investigated by the National Tax Service for tax evasion.

ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Accused Of Tax Evasion Totaling Up To $13.7 Million USD

His agency, Fantagio, released an official statement promising that he would cooperate diligently to conclude the process as swiftly as possible.

ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Responds To Tax Evasion Allegations Through Official Statement

However, the news has affected his position and image in the industry, with many disappointed netizens.

An online community post also went viral for his previous attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit as an MC.

Many were shocked at how thorough the National Tax Service was in its crackdown.

APEC 정상만찬 사회자로 차은우 쓰는 대한민국 권력있다 pic.twitter.com/OKDg2RegO4

— 토리 (@st0ryc) October 31, 2025

Netizens were appalled that they would let a “tax evader” attend an economic forum that focused on regional economy, trade, and investment.

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• “Unbelievable…avoiding paying taxes and yet attending national events.”
• “So ridiculous.”
• “Image is everything for celebrities. When I first saw that video, I thought he was so handsome, but now…geez.”
• “So disappointed…all because he was crazy about money.”
• “He must have such thick skin…so shameless.”
• “Shameless.”
• “To attend a national event while avoiding ₩20.0 billion KRW in taxes?”
• “He just looks like a guy who’s crazy about money since yesterday.”
• “So shameless…just pay the taxes if you’ve been investigated.”

Meanwhile, brands have been deleting his ads after the scandal broke out.

Skincare Brand Removes Traces Of ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo After Tax Evasion Controversy