On February 18, the production team of the play Secret Passage released a photo through its official account along with the message, “Dong-jae Kim Seon-ho, Seo-jin Kang Seung-ho. We hope you wrap up the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday warmly. Happy New Year.”
In the photo, Kim Seon-ho is seen posing affectionately with fellow actor Kang Seung-ho. Wearing a gentle smile, he appeared relaxed and composed, displaying a subtle sense of ease that quickly became a hot topic among fans and netizens.
Secret Passage is Kim Seon-ho’s comeback project following the controversy. The play is based on “The Conference Room with a Hidden Exit” by renowned Japanese playwright and director Tomohiro Maekawa. The story follows two men who meet in an unfamiliar space with no memory of their lives. As they encounter books containing intertwined memories, they explore themes of fate, death, and the meaning of repeated lives. Kim Seon-ho takes on the role of Dong-jae, a man who seems to have been living in a familiar stretch of time for reasons unknown.
Earlier this month, on February 1, Kim Seon-ho faced allegations that he attempted tax evasion by operating a family corporation. Reports claimed that in 2024 he established a separate corporation, appointing his parents as inside director and auditor. The corporation allegedly paid his parents monthly salaries ranging from millions to tens of millions of won. It was also revealed that corporate cards were reportedly used for living and entertainment expenses. Additionally, the one-man agency was said not to have been registered under the popular culture and arts planning business category, further intensifying the controversy.
In response, Kim Seon-ho’s side released an official statement, bowing in apology. They explained that corrective measures had been taken to address what they described as inexperienced corporate management at the time. According to the statement, all past corporate card usage, family salaries, and corporate vehicles were returned. The actor also paid additional personal income tax on previously settled earnings through the corporation, on top of corporate tax already paid. The corporation is currently undergoing closure procedures, which are expected to be finalized soon.
With his tax payments reportedly completed and administrative steps nearing conclusion, Kim Seon-ho appears to be focusing on his stage performance, meeting audiences with what many describe as a calm and faint smile that signals a fresh start.
Sources: Daum
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