VICTON Heo Chan

A member of K-pop idol group Victon who was caught by the police for drunk driving in Seoul last month will be leaving the group.

I sincerely bow my head and apologize for causing controversy once again.” “We have come to this decision by taking into account the opinions of the members and Heo Chan who did not want to cause any more trouble. “I sincerely bow my head in apology for delivering unfortunate news ahead of many schedules.

Heo Chan has left K-pop boyband VICTON, weeks after reports that he was under police investigation for a drink driving incident.

It also added that “he is currently unable to subdue how apologetic he feels towards his fans and for causing trouble for the many people with whom he works.” The company shared that the decision was made “taking into consideration the opinions of Heo Chan, who said that he did not wish to cause further damage [to the group] and the other members”, as translated by [Soompi](https://www.soompi.com/article/1549222wpp/victons-heo-chan-to-leave-the-group?fbclid=IwAR1oz4lP-wZHX43Rgls8qjv_uUHGbuVdJ8LDkrxwJfExUNuCPqJTdkIumAg). “So that this effort does not go to waste, we ask that you continue to give the VICTON members, who are working hard on their preparations, your unchanging interest and support.” Leader Han Seung-woo will be absent from VICTON’s activities in the meantime, as he is [ revealed in a statement that Heo Chan was caught driving under the influence](https://www.nme.com/news/music/victon-heo-chan-drunk-driving-suspension-activities-3315705) and subsequently placed under police investigation and suspended from promotional activities. [VICTON](https://www.nme.com/artists/victon), weeks after reports that he was [under police investigation for a drink driving incident](https://www.nme.com/news/music/victon-heo-chan-drunk-driving-suspension-activities-3315705).

Last month, Heo Chan was caught driving under the influence by police near Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, around 6:40 am KST on the 20th. Upon investigation by the ...

Last month, Heo Chan was caught driving under the influence by police near Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, around 6:40 am KST on the 20th. And I am spending time with regret and self-blame every day.” After careful discussion with all of the VICTON members including Heo Chan, it has been decided that Heo Chan will be leaving the group.

Heo Chan is leaving VICTON. The South Korean boy band's agency, IST Entertainment, confirmed the news in a lengthy statement posted on Tuesday (October 11).

VICTON's Heo Chan is officially leaving the group after he was involved in a drink and drive incident.

[IST Entertainment](https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-ist-entertainment-launch-new-boy-group-selected-via-survival-show) then pinpointed that Heo Chan will be exiting the group after last month's controversy. [VICTON'](https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-first-look-victon-s-photocard-album-draws-mixed-reactions)s Heo Chan ceased all activities and also shared a handwritten apology after he was found driving under the influence of alcohol. While fans mostly have differing opinions on whether it was the right thing to do or not, the majority of them stated that they feel emotional about it. The group will now be active as a six-member group including members Seungwoo, Seungsik, Sejun, Hanse, Byungchan, and Soobin. On October 11, IST Entertainment stated that after carefully discussing with Heo Chan, it was decided that the singer will be permanently leaving the group. VICTON's Heo Chan is officially leaving the group after he was involved in a drink and drive incident.

Seungwoo, Seungsik, Sejun, Hanse, Byungchan and Subin will make up boy group VICTON.

His DUI case was under investigation and the company informed that the group would be active with 5 members temporarily as Seungwoo is in the military. [Heochan](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/victon-s-heo-chan-make-his-acting-debut-upcoming-omnibus-web-drama-pro-teen-1184741) put up an Instagram update where he apologised to his fans in a letter. On October 11, IST Entertainment shared another update on the matter through the fancafe of the group. The same was reportedly decided by everyone involved in order to not cause further harm to the team. The group gained global recognition and have also catered to their increasing fans, along with holding shows and fan meetings. [VICTON](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/victon) debuted in November 2016 and have impressed the audiences with multiple successful releases.

Heo Chan has left K-pop boyband VICTON, weeks after reports that he was under police investigation for a drink driving incident.

It also added that “he is currently unable to subdue how apologetic he feels towards his fans and for causing trouble for the many people with whom he works.” “So that this effort does not go to waste, we ask that you continue to give the VICTON members, who are working hard on their preparations, your unchanging interest and support.” Leader Han Seung-woo will be absent from VICTON’s activities in the meantime, as he is currently serving his mandatory two years of military service.