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VICTON Member Do Hanse Drops New Solo ‘Gummy Bear’ Teaser

Do Hanse is hyping up his upcoming solo release! The VICTON member just dropped a new teaser for his solo single “Gummy Bear”. This will be Hanse’s first project since leaving IST Entertainment earlier this year.

VICTON Member Do Hanse Hypes Upcoming Solo Release With ‘Gummy Bear’ Teaser

After signing with The Dial Music, VICTON member Do Hanse is gearing up for his first release with the new label. On October 22, Hanse unveiled a music video teaser, featuring vibrant and hipster visuals that complement his upcoming pop-punk track, “Gummy Bear.” This song will feature rapper BIGONE, who is also part of The Dial Music. The full music video and track are set to be released on October 23 at 6 PM KST, so fans are eagerly anticipating the release.

In addition to the MV teaser, Hanse shared a short live performance snippet of “Gummy Bear,” which he performed at ‘RAPBEAT 2023,’ offering fans a taste of the song ahead of its full release.

Do Hanse made his debut as a member of VICTON on November 9, 2016, with the EP “Voice to New World.” Originally a septet, VICTON saw some lineup changes over the years. Heo Chan left the group on October 11, 2022. Subsequently, on April 20, IST Entertainment announced that members Byungchan, Hanse, and Subin chose not to renew their contracts with the agency. Meanwhile, Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun had their exclusive contract periods partially adjusted due to their military service commitments, allowing them to maintain their artist status for the time being. It is still unclear if they will leave the agency once their military service concludes.

Do Hanse has since assured fans that he intends to continue releasing music despite his departure from IST Entertainment. With that in mind, Hanse’s new music venture with The Dial Music marks an exciting new chapter in his career.

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VICTON’s Byungchan Signs With New Agency After IST Entertainment Exit

Choi Byungchan signs with a new agency

Byungchan has found a new agency. The VICTON member has signed an exclusive contract with a new company. The “King’s Affection” actor is now the first member to transfer agencies since leaving IST Entertainment last month.

Choi Byung-chan Becomes First VICTON Member To Sign With New Agency

New Way Company confirmed the news about Byungchan. “We recently signed an exclusive contract with Choi Byung-chan,” the agency stated.

“We will be unsparing in our support of Choi Byung-chan,” the statement added. The agency also expressed its intention to allow the artist to “showcase his personal strengths and limitless potential to his heart’s content.”

Byungchan debuted as a member of VICTON in 2016. He made his acting debut in the 2020 high school drama “Live On” and received praise for his three-dimensional acting. Choi Byung-chan’s most recent TV role was in the 2022 romantic comedy “Business Proposal”.

In April 2023, IST Entertainment announced that Byungchan and fellow VICTON members Hanse and Subin decided not to renew their exclusive contracts. The group’s maknae line later confirmed the news in letters posted on their personal Instagram accounts. For his part, Choi Byung-chan expressed his gratitude for fans who supported him since debut.

“From 2016, for seven years, I received such great and happy love,” Byungchan wrote. “After only knowing how to receive love, I also learned from ALICE how to give love. That’s why our time together was so precious and were moments I will never be able to forget. To ALICE, who only gave love over this long period of time, thank you and I love you.”

He also addressed his fellow VICTON members, confirming his support for them in their future endeavors.

“Although we are now walking our own paths, this isn’t a sad farewell,” Byungchan wrote. “To my VICTON members, who will become cooler for their new starts, I will always support you and I love you.”

In related news, VICTON member Han Seung Woo launched solo social media accounts in preparation for solo projects.

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VICTON’s Han Seung Woo Launches Solo Social Media Accounts

Han Seung Woo is preparing to pursue a solo career. The VICTON member has launched new social media accounts following the departure of Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin from IST Entertainment.

VICTON Member Han Seung Woo Debuts New Solo Social Media Accounts

On May 9, Han Seung Woo opened a new Twitter account where he announced his other social media accounts. The former X1 member shared his new Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Staff accounts. In addition to that, Seungwoo posted an adorable selfie.

The new social media accounts suggest that Han Seung Woo will be promoting as a solo artist. This isn’t unusual considering that Seungwoo already has several solo releases. However, the launch of solo social media accounts confirms that he will not be promoting with VICTON for some time.

In April, IST Entertainment announced that VICTON members Do Hanse, Choi Byungchan, and Jung Subin did not renew their contracts with the company. The agency also confirmed that Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun will stay until their contracts expire. The contracts of the hyung line had previously been altered due to their military enlistment.

Seungwoo debuted with VICTON in November 2016 with the EP ‘Voice To The World’. In 2019, he competed in the Mnet survival reality show “Produce X 101” where he placed third in the final voting.

Han Seung Woo debuted as a member of X1 but later returned to VICTON after the reality show group was disbanded. Although he was originally the leader of VICTON, Seungwoo chose to let fellow member Seungsik continue to be the group leader.

In 2020, Seungwoo released his first solo EP ‘Fame’ and dropped a second EP ‘Fade’ before enlisting for military service. He was discharged from the military on January 27, 2023.

VICTON’s future has not yet been addressed by IST Entertainment. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

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APINK Members Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung Leave IST Entertainment

The members of APINK have made a decision about their future. Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung have decided to leave IST Entertainment. Meanwhile, Eunji has chosen to stay with the agency to continue her solo promotions.

IST Entertainment Shares Updates On APINK’s Contract Renewal

IST Entertainment shared an official statement regarding APINK’s future. The statement confirmed that Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung chose not to renew their contract.

“Ahead of the end of Apink’s exclusive contracts with our agency, we and the members put our heads together and carefully discussed the matter,” the statement read.

“It was ultimately determined that for the sake of each member’s new growth in the future, Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung will end their beautiful 12-year journey with us, which began with their debut, at the end of April,” it continues.

APINK’s Eunji Renews Contract With IST Entertainment

The agency confirmed that Eunji renewed her contract and will continue to pursue solo activities.

“We recently renewed our contract with Jung Eun Ji, and we will be continuing our relationship,” it reads. “In addition to her activities as a singer, Jung Eun Ji also plans to greet you soon with a new acting project, and we plan to consistently support her so that she can stand out in a wide array of fields.”

IST Entertainment Clarifies APINK Disbandment Speculations

The statement further explained that APINK will not disband and will continue to pursue group activities.

“Regardless of their contracts, all of the Apink members are firm in their love of the group and their determination to continue their group activities, so they have promised to carry on with their group activities without disbandment,” it reads. “Our agency will cooperate with Apink after discussions regarding their future activities, and we plan to work together with them so that they can stay together as a group.”

IST Entertainment recently confirmed that the VICTON maknae line has chosen not to renew their contracts. Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin each shared their handwritten letters confirming their exit from the agency. Meanwhile, Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun will complete their contracts with the agency. The hyung line’s contracts were moved to accommodate their military enlistment.

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VICTON Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin Leave IST Entertainment

The VICTON maknae line has decided their future. Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin chose not to renew their contracts with IST Entertainment.

VICTON Members Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin Exit IST Entertainment

IST Entertainment previously responded to reports that the VICTON members are considering leaving the company. Several reports suggest that the remaining six members of the idol group will not renew their contracts with the agency. However, the boys plan to continue performing as a group in the future.

“We will release a statement on the exclusive contracts of the members once we have confirmed all details,” the company said in a statement.

Since then, the agency formerly known as Plan A Entertainment has issued a second statement about VICTON.

“The agency will conclude its management duties of VICTON members Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin as of April 20 KST with the expiration of these individual members’ exclusive contracts,” it read.

“This decision was reached based on mutual respect after a lengthy and serious debate between the members and the agency ahead of their contract expirations,” the statement continued.

VICTON Hyung Line Still Staying With IST Entertainment

The statement also addressed the contracts for Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun who have enlisted for military service. IST Entertainment confirmed that the hyung line will continue to be under their management. This is due to their contracts being moved to accommodate their military enlistment.

“These three remaining VICTON members will actively pursue their solo schedules such as their musical roles and/or their mandatory military service duties,” the statement read. It was also noted that the idols “will receive full support from IST Entertainment for various activities in the field.”

Seungwoo was recently discharged while Seungsik is currently carrying out mandatory duties. Sejun will enlist in June this year.

Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin Address IST Entertainment Exit

Since the announcement, the VICTON maknae line has shared letters addressed to ALICEs on their personal Instagram accounts.

“Although the ‘Victon Hanse’ has not been able to fully pay it off to all those who have shared my dream and youth and brightened up the days, he will retreat a feeble step for a giant leap,” Do Hanse wrote. “I believe that the newer ‘Hanse’, soon to be presented, will live up to the debt to finish paying back the love he owes.”

“From 2016, for seven years, I received such great and happy love,” Byungchan wrote. “After only knowing how to receive love, I also learned from ALICE how to give love. That’s why our time together was so precious and were moments I will never be able to forget. To ALICE, who only gave love over this long period of time, thank you and I love you.”

“Regretfully, VICTON has come to walk our separate ways, but I’m trying to move forward with courage and go step by step towards happiness,” Subin wrote. “But sometimes I suddenly get afraid that a moment will come where I think ‘was it a dream?’ about these dream-like memories.”

“I will look back on each of our memories together and cherish them for a long, long time. I hope they will remain as good memories for our ALICE too and become of at least a bit of help,” he added.

VICTON debuted as a seven-member group in November 2016. Original member Heo Chan left the group in October 2022.

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