It was reported on September 19 that Yoo Jae Suk had undergone an extensive tax audit by the Gangnam District Branch of South Korea's National Tax Service between June and July of this year.

After a thorough examination, the audit revealed a squeaky-clean record with no evidence of tax evasion or unintended omission. Yoo Jae Suk was selected for the audit after purchasing property in Gangnam last year, an area known for its high-income residents who frequently face thorough audits.

Many Korean netizens were impressed with Yoo Jae Suk's clean record despite the sudden audit conducted by the National Tax Service. Some criticized and expressed frustration that resources were spent auditing Yoo Jae Suk rather than pursuing alleged tax evaders in politics or other fields.

Korean netizens responded:

"As expected, he's truly the nation's MC. He's lived as a model citizen for decades and paid his taxes honestly, and it's really admirable. Other celebrities should follow his example."

"Sigh... He's far more respectable than those leaders who are covered in dirt even if you just lightly touch them."

"Oh, what a shame. If there had been anything, I could've buried this issue, but as expected, it's Yoo Jae Suk. They picked the wrong target."

"They wanted to make a big issue, huh? The traitorous collaborators of the Yoon administration. No matter how much they investigate Yoo Jae Suk, they can't find anything."

"What were they trying to cover up by digging into Yoo Jae Suk to create an issue? The 220 billion drug smuggling case in Yongsan was so well covered up that we didn't even know it existed."

"The important thing isn't that nothing came up after investigating Yoo Jae Suk; the real problem is that they're targeting an individual with no issues for an investigation. It's sad and funny that people focus only on Yoo Jae Suk being clean."

"As expected... there's a reason why he's been around for so long. He's really impressive."

"Jae Suk ignored the government's wishes!"

"Why did they suddenly go after Yoo-neu-nim? Did they want to use him for an issue? You corrupt Yongsan dogs!"

"Instead of Yoo Jae Suk, let's investigate politicians and high-ranking officials first."

"He's on a completely different level compared to the lawmakers with criminal records and the high-ranking officials who get away with fake addresses as if it's just a cute joke. Seriously, don't you politicians feel ashamed? Do some self-reflection."

"They're secretly making a blacklist behind the scenes and investigating thoroughly without the public knowing."

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