2PM's Lee Junho, who is not only a popular member of the group but also a successful actor, recently revealed that he underwent a thorough tax audit that led to a major tax reassessment.

The tax authorities have been closely examining his finances, but it seems there's no cause for alarm.

According to reports on December 24th, Lee Junho was the subject of an unexpected tax audit by the Seoul Regional Tax Office’s Investigation Division 2, which took place back in September of last year.

The audit was part of a larger campaign, the “Corporate Business Artist Irregular Integrated Tax Audit”, which focuses on high-net-worth individuals.

Lee Junho owns two luxury units in the The Reverse Cheongdam officetel in Cheongdam-dong, with each valued between 1.5 billion to 1.8 billion won.

In addition, he made a big purchase this year, acquiring a commercial building on Apgujeong Rodeo Street in Gangnam for 17.5 billion won.

This building, previously owned by the late actress Kang Su Yeon, was originally bought in 2017 for 8 billion won. The property spans one basement floor and four stories above ground.

The building was purchased through JF Company, a family-run corporation where Lee Junho and his parents have been registered as executives since October 2021.

The Seoul National Tax Service's Investigation Division 2 has previously conducted audits on other famous celebrities and high-net-worth individuals like actors Kwon Sang Woo and Lee Byung Hun, raising questions about whether such scrutiny is standard for those in Lee Junho's position.

A tax official clarified, “We conduct audits on high-net-worth individuals and celebrities, but if everything checks out, no further action is taken.”

This suggests that Lee Junho had to face suspicion of potential tax issues, although his representatives have confirmed that there was no tax evasion involved. “The reassessed taxes have been fully paid,” they assured.

Despite the audit, it seems Lee Junho has cleared up any concerns about his taxes and has moved forward without any further issues.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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