On October 12, VICTON's management agency IST Entertainment announced the departure of Heo Chan.
According to the agency, Heo Chan delivered his wish to cause no further damage to VICTON and his fellow members.
At the time, he shared his words of apology through a handwritten letter.
IST Entertainment's full statement is as follows:
Hello, this is IST Entertainment.
We sincerely thank the fans who care for VICTON, and we are making an announcement regarding a change to the group's member lineup.
After careful discussion with all VICTON members including Heo Chan, it has been decided that Heo Chan will be leaving the group.
This decision was made by taking into consideration the opinions of Heo Chan, who said that he did not wish to cause further damage to the group, as well as the other members.
We once again apologize for giving fans concerns through sudden news, and we ask for your generous understanding.
VICTON will be reorganized as a six-member group consisting of Han Seung Woo, Kang Seungsik, Im Sejun, Do Hanse, Choi Byungchan, and Jung Subin.
Their upcoming '2022 VICTON FAN CONCERT [CHRONICLE]' and future scheduled activities will be carried out by the five members apart from Han Seung Woo, who is currently serving in the military.
VICTON members are working hard and pouring their sweat into preparing their performances for the upcoming fan concert, for which their fans have waited a long time.
To make this effort does not go to waste, we ask everyone to continue to give your unchanging interest and support to the VICTON members, who are working hard on their preparations. Thank you.
(SBS Star)