“The timing is strikingly selfish.”
Koreaboo
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Cha Eunwoo is facing growing criticism for his recent apology shared on Instagram regarding the recent tax evasion allegations. Not only has the content of his statement drawn heated reactions, but the timing of it is being slammed by Korean media.
ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Personally Speaks Up About Tax Evasion Controversy
MyDaily shared an article that questioned the idol’s choice to post his personal statement on January 26, the birthday of his late member Moonbin.
| MyDaily
There was yesterday, a day off, and tomorrow is still coming in three hours. So, why today?
Cha Eunwoo, embroiled in allegations of tax evasion totaling 20 billion won, spoke publicly for the first time on the afternoon of the 26th, four days after the controversy erupted.
But the timing is strikingly selfish. That day is the birthday of Moonbin, an ASTRO member who passed away on April 19, 2023.
— MyDaily
The media outlet went on to slam Eunwoo for not considering the timing or circumstances, despite being very close to Moonbin.
| MyDaily
Cha Eunwoo, who was in the same group and was very close to Moonbin, posted his apology without considering the timing or the circumstances.
Last year, Cha Eunwoo appeared on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block and said, ‘I wrote the lyrics for this album from Moonbin’s perspective. It was really upsetting. People seem to forget too quickly,’ his eyes reddened with emotion.
Yet, on Moonbin’s birthday, he posted a statement defending himself regarding the tax evasion allegations, which are entirely his responsibility.
— MyDaily
Korean netizens also pointed out that Eunwoo included the date at the end of his statement on Instagram.
차은우 입장문 사과문 마지막에 날짜..
문빈 생일인데 1월 26일 적으면서 무슨 생각 했을까
마음이 좋지 않네 pic.twitter.com/WgXvkPdv4n
— 청청 (@GBYJ_love) January 26, 2026
Cha Eunwoo’s apology statement has the date at the end…
It’s Moonbin’s birthday, so I wonder what he was thinking by putting down January 26.
It doesn’t feel right.
— Fan via X (formerly Twitter)