Request to change ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo's military band assignment

A complaint was again raised requesting a review of STAR member and actor Cha Eunwoos military band assignment.

On the 9th it came to light that the complainant ON filed a petition with the Ministry of National Defense through the National Petitions Board just after Cha Eunwoo issued an apology over the tax allowance controversy and requested a reconsideration of his military band assignment.

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A said, “If a position with high external representation remains unchanged without any review, it can cause relative hardship and lower morale among the many soldiers who silently serve on the front lines,” which demands a reassessment of the appropriateness of the assignment.

Previously, A filed a similar petition on January 28. At that time, the Ministry of National Defense responded that soldier assignments are broadly determined within the command’s authority under the Military Personnel Act and related regulations, and there would be no discussion about changing the assignment.

On the 8th, Cha Eunwoo apologized on his social media and said, “I respect the procedures and outcomes of the National Tax Service. I will carefully and rigorously review all activities to prevent the same problem from recurring.“I added,”If there were any shortcomings in my supervision, I take full responsibility. I will not avoid it for any reason.“

Additionally, although he was initially reported to have been assessed a tax surcharge in the ₩20.0 billion KRW (about $13.5 million USD) range, the actual amount paid is said to be around ₩13.0 billion KRW (about $8.79 million USD).