Kim Seon-ho’s agency denies South Korean actor set up shell firm to evade taxes

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskFebruary 2, 2026 at 09:52 AM

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Kim Seon-ho's agency, Fantagio, has denied allegations that the South Korean actor established a shell company to evade taxes. The accusations, reported by Sports Kyunghyang, claim Kim set up a theatrical production company in January 2024, registered at his home address in Yongsan district, with his parents listed as internal director and auditor. The report further alleges that his father used a corporate credit card for personal expenses and drove a company-registered vehicle, suggesting potential misuse of corporate funds. These accusations follow similar claims against fellow Fantagio artist Cha Eun-woo, who is under investigation for allegedly using a one-person corporation to avoid taxes. The implication is that Kim may have been attempting to inflate corporate expenses to reduce his tax liabilities.

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Netflix 40% Yongsan district 40% Sports Kyunghyang 50% Cha Eun-woo ×270% Fantagio ×280% Kim Seon-ho ×390% South Korea ×290%

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tax evasion 90% shell company 80% kim seon-ho 80% fantagio 70% south korean actor 60% corporate credit card 60% one-person corporation 50% embezzlement 50% personal expenses 50% breach of trust 40%