Hwang Jung-eum, High-intensity Tax Investigation...Willful tax evasion NO, additional tax payment (Full Story)

Dec 30, 2024

 Hwang Jung-eum, High-intensity Tax Investigation...Willful tax evasion NO, additional tax payment (Full Story)
Hwang Jeong-eum.Sports Chosun DB



Actor Hwang Jung-eum expressed his position in connection with the report that he underwent a high-intensity tax investigation.

Hwang Jung-eum's agency, Y1 Entertainment, said on the 30th that "Hwang Jung-eum, an actor, conducted a tax audit by the National Tax Service in 2023 and paid additional taxes arising from disagreements over interpretation during the coordination process between tax authorities and tax accountants."," he said.

We would like to inform you that as reported, there were no tax problems in the process of purchasing or selling the building, and there were no unsavory cases such as intentional tax evasion or non-payment"I would like to emphasize that actor Hwang Jeong-eum will faithfully perform his duty of tax payment, which is the duty of the people, in accordance with the relevant laws."




According to a media report earlier this day, Hwang Jung-eum was subjected to an irregular tax audit by the tax authorities in September last year and was fined a large amount of tax. The background of the tax investigation on Hwang Jung-eum has not been confirmed, but in the case of the Seoul National Tax Service Investigation Bureau 2, it was reported as part of the 「Corporate Business Artist Non-regular Planning Tax Investigation」 targeting high-value asset owners.

Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-eum reported on her divorce from Lee Young-don, a professional golfer-turned-businessman, in February, and is raising her two sons alone. He recently served as the first MC of SBS Plus·E Channel 'Solo Rae' and will also play an active role in Season 2.

Hereinafter, the official position of Hwang Jeong-eum's agency is full




Hello, we're Y1 Entertainment.

I would like to inform you of the official position regarding actor Hwang Jung-eum's tax investigation reported today.

Actor Hwang Jung-eum conducted a tax audit by the National Tax Service in 2023 and paid additional taxes arising from differences in interpretation during the coordination process between tax authorities and tax accountants. As reported, there were no tax problems in the process of purchasing or selling the building, and there were no unsavory cases such as intentional tax evasion or non-payment.




In the future, actor Hwang Jung-eum will continue to faithfully perform his duty of tax payment, which is the duty of the people, in accordance with the relevant laws.

Thank you.



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