[Official] "VICTON" Heo Chan, "Drunk Driving" office apologizes... Heo Chan suspends activities

Heo Chan of the Korean boy group "VICTON" was caught on Drink Driving.

On the 22nd, the management office IST Entertainment announced through official SNS that Heo Chan was arrested by the police for drunk driving on the morning of the 20th.

Heo Chan was cast in the web TV series 'Pro Teen' last month and just started his first acting challenge.


▲ Below is the full text of IST Entertainment's official position.

Hello, this is IST Entertainment.

First of all, We would like to inform the fans who cherish "VICTON" about the recent scandal.

Above all, we sincerely bow our heads and apologize for delivering such an undesirable news.

On the morning of the 20th, our artist Heo Chan was caught drink driving by the police on his way home after meeting his acquaintances.

Heo Chan is currently under investigation by the police. After the investigation is over, it is expected that he will be subject to dispositions such as revocation of his license, and he intends to face the police investigation with a sincere attitude until the final disposition.

Currently, Heo Chan is deeply reflecting and deeply regretting the fact that he made a mistake that should never be done. Along with this, we cannot help but feel sorry for causing trouble to fans and many related parties.

Heo Chan plans to suspend team and individual activities from today.

The management office also sincerely apologizes for causing concern to many fans due to the sudden incident.

We will look back on what part caused this mistake, check it again, and do our best so that we will not disappoint the fans with the same thing.

Due to the suspension of Heo Chan's activities, the '2022 VICTON FANCONCERT 'CHRONICLE' scheduled for October 15th and 16th and the future schedule will be changed to 5 members (Kang Seung-sik, Lim Se-joon, Do Han-se, Choi Byung-chan, and Jeong Soobin).

Once again, we apologize to our fans for this scandal.

Thank you.