Actor Kim Seon Ho Responds to Tax Evasion Allegations

Kim Seon Ho is facing controversy over alleged tax evasion through a family-run corporation.

The controversy began when a media outlet reported on February 1, 2026, that Kim Seon Ho set up a corporation in January 2024 at his home address in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The actor reportedly served as CEO, with his parents listed as director and auditor. The article claimed the company acted more like a special-purpose entity for income splitting and asset management rather than real business.

It also alleged the corporation paid wages to his parents that were then returned, and that corporate funds were used for personal living and entertainment expenses. These raised suspicions of tax evasion and misappropriation.

Soon after, Kim Seon Ho’s agency Fantagio pushed back against these claims.

“Hello. This is Fantagio, the agency representing actor Kim Seon Ho. We would like to issue our official position regarding the reports published today concerning Kim Seon Ho’s operation of a one-person corporation.

Kim Seon Ho is currently active under an exclusive contract signed in his personal name with Fantagio, and he is faithfully complying with all legal and tax-related procedures in relation to his current contractual relationship and activities.

We clearly state that there are no issues whatsoever regarding the contracts or activities of Kim Seon Ho and Fantagio. The former one-person corporation mentioned in the reports was established for theater production and theater-related activities, and was absolutely not created for the purpose of intentional tax reduction or tax evasion. However, after transferring to Fantagio, actual business activities have not taken place for approximately a year, and the company is currently in the process of closure in accordance with relevant laws and procedures.

Our company will continue to comply with all relevant laws and procedures in all activities and will do our utmost to ensure that the actor’s activities can continue without unnecessary misunderstanding.

Thank you.”

— Fantagio

The agency emphasized the corporation was for theater projects and confirmed no intentional tax evasion.

As the situation unfolds, Fantagio remains firm on Kim Seon Ho’s adherence to laws.