Opening the post, Cha Eun Woo apologized to the audience because many events related to him have made many people worried and disappointed.
The male actor shared: "Through this incident, I am re-examining myself and deeply reviewing whether my attitude towards tax payment obligations as a Korean citizen is serious enough or not.
In recent days, I have spent time self-criticizing and wondering where to start to say it so that I can convey my sincere repentance to those who have been hurt because of me.
The actor emphasized that military service when being investigated for taxes "is absolutely not a choice to avoid or avoid controversy this time".
Cha Eun Woo said: "Because I could not continue to delay the enlistment deadline, I was forced to enlist when the tax investigation process had not yet closed.
However, I understand clearly that this is a consequence stemming from my own shortcomings, so I am seriously taking responsibility for the misunderstandings that have arisen.
If I weren't holding the status of a soldier, I would have wanted to reach out to each person affected by this incident to bow my head and apologize. I am writing these lines with all sincerity.
The handsome man born in 1997 promised: "In the coming time, I will seriously cooperate and fully implement all procedures related to taxes. At the same time, I will humbly accept the final conclusion from the authorities and fulfill all responsibilities accompanying that result.
In the future, I will look at myself more seriously and live with a higher sense of responsibility, to repay the love that everyone gives me.
Seoul Tax Department has conducted tax investigations against Cha Eun Woo before he enlisted in July 2025. The actor is suspected of evading personal income tax through a "ghost company" established by his mother, the amount requested to be recovered is up to 20 billion won (nearly 360 billion VND).
This number is considered the largest in the Korean entertainment industry, and also belongs to the group with the highest tax evasion scale of celebrities in the world.
According to Sports Seoul, in Cha Eun Woo's case, due to the large amount of money suspected of tax evasion, whether to apply the Law on increased penalties for special crimes or not is the focus of attention.
According to this law, if the amount of tax evasion is 10 billion won or more, the violator may be sentenced to life imprisonment or at least 5 years in prison. This happens when the act of "proactively deceiving" is proven.
