Han Hyo Joo expressed her stance on the tax evasion allegations.
On June 13, several media outlets reported that Han Hyo Joo had under-reported her taxes and was asked by the Seoul Regional Tax Office to pay an additional fee of about 60 to 70 million KRW (about $47,000 to $55,000).
Han Hyo Joo's agency BH Entertainment then clarified the matter and issued an official statement regarding the suspicions. According to the agency, the actress received a regular annual tax audit, not a special one.Where"There was no real problem or suspicion of tax evasion."
The agency continued, “In the investigation process, an accounting error was discovered due to differences in interpretation of whether they were taxable, and some recognized costs led to the payment of additional fees.
BH Entertainment added, "Han Hyo Joo and our agency have duly paid our taxes so far. Actress Han Hyo Joo in particular became an ambassador for the National Tax Service in 2011. She also received praise from the president in 2014 for being an exemplary taxpayer. There has never been any annoying incident regarding taxes with our representatives, including Han Hyo Joo."
FinallyThey said, "Han Hyo Joo and our agency artists will continue to pay the taxes owed."
Meanwhile, Han Hyo Joo is set to return to the world of K-dramas with two upcoming projects. She will lead the upcoming Disney+ drama with Ryu Seung-ryung, Zo In-sung, Lee Jung-ha, Jo Eun-jung, and Kim Do-hoon.
Han Hyo Joo will star in the upcoming K-drama Dominant Species with Jo Ji Hoon, Lee Hye Joon, Lee Moo Siang, Park Ji Eun, and Jo Bok Rae.
The actress was last seen in the Netflix original film 20th Century Girl where she made a special appearance as the adult Na Bo Ra.
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