Actor Yoo Yeon Seok has found himself in the middle of a tax controversy, but his agency is shutting down the claims.

On March 14, Yoo Yeon Seok’s agency, King Kong by Starship, addressed the reports about his alleged tax evasion.

They stated, "This matter stems from differences in the interpretation and application of tax laws between our tax representative and the tax authorities. We are currently awaiting the tax authorities’ notification after undergoing a preliminary tax review."

The agency also emphasized that "this is not a finalized or officially notified matter at this stage, and we plan to actively clarify the relevant issues through proper legal procedures."

Earlier, CBS No Cut News reported that Yoo Yeon Seok was audited by the National Tax Service while establishing his entertainment agency, Forever Entertainment. The report claimed that he was hit with an additional tax charge of 7 billion KRW.

However, King Kong by Starship explained, "This issue arose because Yoo Yeon Seok developed and produced YouTube content as part of his entertainment career while also running a company for other business ventures, including the food and beverage industry."

They added, "The tax authorities interpreted the company’s income from the past five years as personal income rather than corporate income. As a result, despite reporting the income under corporate tax, personal income tax was imposed."

The agency stressed that Yoo Yeon Seok has always been committed to paying his taxes properly. "He has always prioritized fulfilling his tax obligations faithfully and will continue to do so as a responsible citizen by strictly following all relevant laws and procedures."

Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon Seok is set to return to the small screen with his upcoming SBS drama Shin-i & Law Office! Stay tuned for more updates!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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