Kim Soo-hyun Reported for Tax Evasion – Netizen Tip Deemed “Valid” by Authorities

“Valid” Tax Evasion Report

Amid the ongoing controversies surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun, a new twist has emerged — and this time, it’s financial. A netizen has come forward claiming they filed a tax evasion report against Kim Soo-hyun with Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS).

The user, posting from an online forum (believed to be DC Inside), shared screenshots of the NTS acknowledgment dated March 30, 2025. The processing status is clearly marked as “유효” (valid), which, as other netizens clarified, means the report has enough basis to move forward with a tax audit or further investigation.

According to the netizen’s explanation, they analyzed the company’s income trajectory over the past four years and found inconsistencies when comparing those figures with known advertising deals and financial disclosures involving Kim Soo-hyun. Specifically, they cited:

• A suspicious dip in corporate and shareholder capital trends.
• A discrepancy between estimated income (over 30 billion KRW from advertising in the past year alone) and the reported financials that allegedly reflected a deficit.
• A supposed payment related to Kim Sae-ron’s 700 million KRW settlement, which they believe was handled in an obscure manner.

Feeling something was amiss, the user submitted these details as part of a formal whistleblowing complaint — which has now been verified by the NTS as eligible for further scrutiny.

Reactions from the Public

Reactions online have been explosive. Some netizens are praising the whistleblower’s sharp eye and initiative, leaving comments such as “Is this person a bounty hunter? The skill is crazy. Imagine living off reward money from busting tax evaders” and “They’re auditing celebrities left and right these days. Kim Soo-hyun probably knew he was on their radar this might just be the final blow.”

Others speculated that this report might be linked to recent rumors about Gold Medalist Entertainment, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, potentially heading toward financial collapse or shutdown due to the current scandals and rumored penalty risks.

Additionally, comments noted that whistleblowers in South Korea can receive monetary rewards from the government if their reports result in confirmed tax evasion.

Meanwhile, if the investigation confirms any wrongdoing, Kim Soo-hyun — who recently held a teary press conference denying any illegal or unethical behavior — may not only face reputational damage but also financial and legal consequences. The NTS has not yet publicly commented on the specifics of the case, but the verification of the report suggests that official auditing procedures may already be underway.

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