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JYP Entertainment speaks out on tax investigation into 2PM’s Lee Junho

After South Korean media reported that 2PM’s Lee Junho had faced a tax investigation, JYP Entertainment clarified the situation

Recently, it was reported in the South Korean press that the actor and idol Lee Junemember of the boy group 2PM, would have undergone a tax audit in 2023, to check the taxes paid by the artist.

As reported by the Soompi portal, the non-regular tax audit was allegedly carried out by the Investigation Department 2 of the Seoul Regional Tax Department in September last year, targeting high-net-worth individuals, mainly artists who operate as corporate entities, resulting in a substantial tax payment.

This Thursday, 26th, JYP Entertainment, the company responsible for the career of June and 2PM, issued a statement clarifying the situation, where, according to the agency, the audit would not have been carried out due to suspicions of tax evasion, however, due to different interpretations between the artist’s tax consultant and the tax authorities, the star needed pay the additional amount requested by the court.

Check out JYP’s full statement:

“Hello, this is JYP Entertainment.

We would like to address the recent reports regarding our artist Lee Junho.

After confirmation with him, we can state that he has fully cooperated with the non-regular comprehensive tax audit conducted by the Seoul Regional Tax Department’s Investigation Department 2 in September 2023. This audit was not initiated due to any allegations of tax evasion.

With the guidance of a tax advisor, Lee Junho faithfully filed his taxes and paid the requested additional amount, which resulted from differences in perspective between the tax authorities and the tax advisor.

This was the first non-regular tax audit he had received in his 17-year career. He adhered to all legal procedures and paid the disputed tax amount, and we would like to emphasize that there was no intentional tax evasion involved.

Since his debut, Lee Junho has diligently fulfilled his tax obligations. We would like to reiterate that there has been no dishonorable activity in relation to your tax compliance.

Thanks”.

It is worth remembering that June His visit to Brazil is confirmed in 2025. The stage and K-drama star will perform in São Paulo, at the Vibra São Paulo space, on March 1st and 2nd, bringing FAN-CON ‘Midnight Sun’. Tickets are now available through the Kticket website.

Read also: In addition to ‘Sorriso Real’: 5 k-dramas with Junho, from 2PM

Source: Recreio

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