Online community theqoo is currently abuzz with heated discussion surrounding Cha Eun-woo, as a post questioning the timing of his military enlistment has surged to the top of the platform. The post, titled “The real reason Cha Eun-woo’s enlistment is being called a ‘military escape,’” has rapidly gained traction, drawing widespread attention and debate among netizens.
At the center of the discussion is information attributed to what users describe as “National Tax Service (NTS) confirmation.” According to the post, the National Tax Service allegedly waited until Cha Eun-woo’s military enlistment procedures were completed before sending out the official tax audit notification related to his alleged tax issues.
“The NTS reportedly waited until Cha’s enlistment was finalized before delivering the audit results,” the post claims, citing media reports.
Netizens are particularly focused on the timing. Cha Eun-woo enlisted in the military on July 28, 2025 , and commenters on theqoo speculate that discussions or negotiations regarding the tax matter may have already been underway around that period. “From that timing, it looks like things were already being dealt with,” the post suggested.
This speculation has led to the rapid spread of the term “군대런” , a slang expression implying enlistment as a way to evade controversy, across theqoo and other online communities. Many commenters questioned whether the enlistment was purely coincidental or strategically timed.
Comments on theqoo:
- “This is a bit of a different point, but please, we really need to teach younger girls about this and drill it into their heads. Some men go around doing all kinds of reckless, trashy things before enlistment and then ‘run off to the military’, it’s been a long-standing pattern for decades. Seriously, stay away from men in the year before they enlist. They even tell each other to live recklessly and just escape by going to the army.”
- “‘Run, run, run’, what a great phrase. Some men have the ‘military escape route,’ plus plenty of other options. Must be a sweet life.”
- “He really turned out to be the textbook example of that kind of guy. Damn.”
- “Why is the National Tax Service going easy on this? They shouldn’t be negotiating, this is exactly when they should make an example.”
- “This is unbelievable.”
- “Wow, this part is seriously pathetic.”
The controversy stems from reports that Cha Eun-woo faces an additional tax assessment exceeding 20 billion won related to a one-person agency established by his mother. In response to the growing backlash, Cha Eun-woo’s agency, Fantagio, stated that the case has not been finalized and emphasized that no official tax notice has been confirmed. The agency also stressed that Cha Eun-woo intends to fulfill all legal and tax obligations as required.
Despite the statement, discussions on theqoo continue to intensify, with users dissecting timelines, headlines, and wording from media reports. As of now, the post remains among the top-ranked threads on the platform, signaling sustained public interest and scrutiny.
Sources: Nate,theqoo
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