The company said: "We sincerely apologize for making many people worried about this incident. However, we would like to clearly affirm that there was absolutely no intentional act of concealing income or evading taxes by any illegal means.
Previously, a media agency reported that Ji Chang Wook had been subjected to high-intensity tax inspection by Investigation Bureau No. 2 of the Seoul Regional Tax Department in March, and the result was that the actor was allegedly retroactively taxed up to billions of won.
According to the article, during the inspection process, the tax authority discovered signs believed to be related to tax declaration omissions or inappropriate cost handling.
Some expenses that the actor's side considered reasonable expenses for artistic activities have been declared for tax, but the tax authority assessed that they were personal expenses or expenses that are not clear whether they are recognized by the tax law or not, thereby proceeding to apply additional tax.
In response, Ji Chang Wook's side explained that there was no intentional illegal act.
Spring Company said: "In the recent tax inspection process, the company has transparently provided relevant documents and fully cooperated with functional agencies.
However, we see that there is a difference between the company and the tax authority in the interpretation and application of tax laws, specifically regarding the issue of income arising from the artistic activities of actors, according to the principle of actual taxation, should it be attributed to individuals or legal entities”.
The company's side continued to emphasize: "Although there are differences in views, since its launch in 2008, we have always strictly complied with tax regulations and legal procedures, and at the same time considered honestly fulfilling our tax obligations as the top principle.
Therefore, we respect the inspection results of the National Tax Authority and will pay the entire tax arrears according to the correct procedure, without delay.
The announcement also stated: "To avoid similar cases occurring in the future, we will further review the tax and accounting management system. We will continue to comply with the law, principles and fully fulfill our tax obligations.
Ji Chang Wook debuted as an actor in 2008 and was loved by audiences through many films such as "Empress Ki", "Save the World", "Smile Dong Hae", "Keyword K2", "Horrific Crime", "Welcome to Samdal-ri"...
Currently, Ji Chang Wook is meeting audiences through the zombie-themed movie "Colony" released on May 21st.
