ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo is facing fresh waves of online criticism as an old solo song resurfaces in the midst of his ongoing tax evasion controversy. With allegations that he owes approximately ₩20 billion in unpaid taxes, public sentiment has shifted sharply, and even past works are now being re-examined under a harsher lens.
As the scandal continues to unfold—and after reports that he has been dropped from multiple brand endorsements—Cha Eunwoo-related content has begun circulating widely across online communities. Most recently, attention has turned to his solo track “Together,” which has gone viral due to lyrics that many netizens found jarring.
The song includes lines implying confidence in his talents and appearance, ending with a rhetorical remark about being born the way he is. Stripped of context, these lyrics struck some listeners as overly self-congratulatory, especially given the current allegations surrounding him.
Online reactions were swift and critical. Some questioned how such lyrics could be sung without embarrassment, while others mocked the song’s tone or expressed disbelief that it had gone largely unnoticed when it was first released. A number of comments suggested that the track’s sudden spotlight was only due to Cha Eunwoo’s fame—and now, his controversy.
However, not all responses were negative. Many fans pushed back, pointing out that “Together” is an OST written to match a character from the K-drama Top Management, not a personal manifesto. Defenders emphasized that the lyrics were intentionally exaggerated to suit the drama’s narrative and urged others not to conflate a fictional role with real-life accusations.
While opinions remain divided, the resurfacing of the song highlights how public controversies can reshape perceptions of an artist’s entire body of work. As the tax case continues to develop, Cha Eunwoo’s career—and even his past music—remains under intense scrutiny.
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