2PM Lee Jun Ho denies tax evasion allegations

2 PM's Lee Jun Ho has responded to the reports about him being investigated for tax evasion.

Media sources revealed that idol actor Lee Jun Ho was recently audited by tax authorities. The Seoul Regional Tax Office's Investigation Bureau 2 conducted a non-routine tax audit on him in September 2023. This audit, specifically targeting high-net-worth individuals and artists operating as corporations, reportedly led to a substantial tax payment by Lee Jun Ho.

In response to news circulating about a tax audit involving Lee Jun Ho, his agency, JYP Entertainment, issued a statement. The agency emphasized that Lee Jun Ho has not committed any tax evasion. They explained that the 2 PM member has consistently filed his tax returns through his tax agent and has fully cooperated with the tax investigation. The agency acknowledged a misunderstanding between Lee Jun Ho's tax advisor and the tax officials but confirmed that all additional taxes had been paid.

Lee Jun Ho, who owns several luxury properties, including a 17.5 billion KRW (11.9 million USD) building in Gangnam and two officetel units in Cheongdam-dong, was subject to a tax audit. While authorities identified some omissions in his tax filings, Lee Jun Ho's side clarified that there was no intentional tax evasion and confirmed that all outstanding taxes have been paid in full.

Meanwhile, Lee Jun Ho is set to return to the K-drama scene with two series. 

Lee Jun Ho will lead the Netflix original action fantasy K-drama Cashero with Kim Hye Joon, Kim Byung Chul, Kim Hyang Gi, Kang Han Na, and Lee Chae Min. 

He will also star in the upcoming tvN business K-drama Typhoon Boss with Geum Sae Rok. 

Lee Jun Ho last starred in the hit K-drama King the Land with Girls Generation's Im Yoon Ah, Go Won Hee, Kim Ga Eun, Ahn Se Ha, and Kim Jae Won.

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