Cha Eun Woo Tax Row: ASTRO Star FIRST Appearance Ahead Of The WONDERfools Premiere; Pics From Event Go Viral

Cha Eun Woo First Appearance Since Tax Evasion Scandal: Earlier this year, popular South Korean actor and ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo (real name Lee Dong Min) found himself under intense public scrutiny following allegations linked to tax evasion. Reports claimed the controversy involved an estimated ₩20 billion KRW (approximately $13.8 million USD), sparking widespread discussion online.

However, months after the scandal broke, Cha Eun Woo has now been spotted for the first time since the controversy surfaced.

Cha Eun Woo First Appearance After Tax Evasion Scandal: Actor & ASTRO Member Attends Military Event

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eunwoo has once again drawn public attention with his latest appearance. The actor was spotted attending a military event held on April 23.

Photos and videos from the event are now going viral online. In the released images, Cha Eunwoo is seen dressed in a sharp, formal outfit, holding a microphone and saluting, marking his first known appearance since the controversy surfaced.

His fan pages haven't been able to keep calm, with reactions and updates flooding social media shortly after the photos surfaced.

Following the controversy, Eun Woo issued an apology, expressing regret and taking responsibility for his actions. In a second, more detailed statement shared earlier this month, he acknowledged the situation and addressed the concerns raised.

He also confirmed that he had cleared all pending taxes linked to the case. While the initial reports estimated the alleged tax evasion amount at over ₩20 billion, The Chosun Daily reported on April 9 that the final settled amount stood at ₩13 billion (approximately US$8.7 million).

Cha Eun Woo's The Wonderfools Premiere Date: When & Where To Watch The Upcoming Kdrama Online?

On the work front, Cha Eun Woo will next be seen alongside Park Eun Bin in the upcoming superhero comedy K-drama The Wonderfools. The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on May 15.