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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IVE's Ahn Yujin just shared a sweet story about her friendship with aespa's Karina, and fans are loving the adorable details!

On January 28, Ahn Yujin appeared on Salon Drip 2 and got candid about how her friendship with Karina began.

During the show, Jang Do Yeon asked Ahn Yujin if she had ever talked to Karina, who is also a leader, about the struggles of being in charge after they performed on stage together.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “I’ve wanted to get closer to Karina for a while. I’ve focused on just becoming friends, so we didn’t really talk deeply yet, but I want to ask her more about it. Our teams are very different, but they’re all so amazing!”

When asked how she approached Karina, Ahn Yujin shyly admitted, “The first time we met was through a challenge. Karina’s team wanted to take photos with me, and I made sure to dress nicely. I was so nervous!"

She added, "I had two things I wanted to ask: ‘Can I call you unnie?’ and ‘Can I get your number?’ But I couldn’t bring myself to do it because there were just too many things on my mind. I wanted to talk well, dance well, and look good on camera.”

Ahn Yujin then explained that after a collaboration stage offer came up, she thought of Karina and even got her number through a mutual acquaintance. But, worried about making Karina feel uncomfortable, Ahn Yujin didn’t contact her right away. Instead, she waited until Karina contacted her first!

Ahn Yujin shared, “I heard Karina was talking about me, so I thought I should contact her. But then, she contacted me first,” looking genuinely touched. Jang Do Yeon teased, “You both are so cute! Are you getting close now?”

With a bright smile, Ahn Yujin responded, “Yes! We’ve decided to have a meal together soon.” She also thanked Karina for being so kind, especially when Karina texted her after practice, saying she had worked hard.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “Lately, I keep asking her if it’s okay to post pictures of us on social media,” showing just how strong their growing friendship is.

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