On December 17, IST Entertainment officially announced the termination of exclusive contracts with VICTON members Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun, marking the end of their professional relationship with the agency.

"Hello, this is IST Entertainment.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have shown love and support for our artists Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun.

We are here to deliver an official statement regarding the expiration of Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun's exclusive contracts and their future activities.

After extensive discussions ahead of the contract expirations, we mutually agreed to respect each other's intentions, and as a result, their exclusive contracts have recently come to an end.

Although our journey with Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun has come to a close, we will wholeheartedly support their future growth and bright endeavors.

We kindly ask for your continued warm encouragement and love as Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun embark on a new chapter.

Thank you."

In a statement released on the same day, IST Entertainment expressed their gratitude to fans for supporting the two artists and shared details about the decision.

“After in-depth discussions leading up to the expiration of their contracts, we have mutually agreed to terminate our exclusive agreements with Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun. Both sides reached this conclusion while respecting each other's intentions,” the agency stated.

Despite concluding their partnership, IST Entertainment conveyed their support for the future endeavors of the two artists.

“We sincerely hope for their continued growth and success as they embark on a new journey. We ask fans to send their warm love and encouragement as Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun take on new challenges,” the statement continued.

Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun debuted as members of VICTON in 2016 under IST Entertainment (formerly Plan A Entertainment). Over the years, VICTON has built a solid fanbase, 'ALICE', and released numerous successful tracks, including 'Time of Sorrow,' 'Howling,' and 'Mayday.'

As key members of the group, Kang Seungsik, known for his powerful vocals and work as a musical actor, and Lim Sejun, admired for his soulful voice and versatile charm, have made significant contributions to VICTON’s identity and success.

Their departure from IST Entertainment signals a new beginning for the two artists, who are now expected to pursue independent opportunities in music, acting, and other ventures.

While fans may feel bittersweet about this news, there is great anticipation for what Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun will achieve in the next chapter of their careers. As always, 'ALICE' remains supportive, expressing optimism and love for the two artists.

The future of VICTON as a group remains a topic of interest, but the fandom continues to rally behind all members, encouraging their growth both individually and collectively.

Kang Seungsik and Lim Sejun are set to explore new paths, and fans worldwide are encouraged to continue showing unwavering support as they begin this exciting new phase.

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