VICTON— an acronym for Voice to New World, debuted with seven members on November 9, 2016, with the title tracks “I’m Fine” and “What Time Is It Now?” VICTON’s music style varies across multiple genres, including hip-hop, dance-pop, and ballads. Since their debut, the members have been hands-on in the production, songwriting, and choreography process for all their releases. Deep dive into POP TOKKI’s 101 Guide to VICTION!
The Members
VICTON currently has six members. Their seventh member, Chan, officially left the group and terminated his contract with IST. The current members are:
Seungsik
Birth Name: Kang Seungsik
Nicknames: Mom, Potato
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Birthday: April 16, 1995 (Aries)
Fun Facts:
-Seungsik was names the temporary leader of VICTION while Seungwoo was in X1. His leader role became permanent once Seungwoo returned.
-He can do a voice imitation of Korean rapper BewhY.
-Seungsik was in episode 253 of King of The Masked Singer as “Diary.”
-He has sung OSTs for the dramas Find Me In Your Memory and My Unfamiliar Family.
Seungwoo
Birth Name: Han Seungwoo
Nicknames: Seunggu, Six Packs, Captain, Wooya
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: December 24, 1994 (Capricorn)
Fun Facts:
-Seungwoo is the former leader and main vocalist of X1.
-He has three tattoos.
-He has two older sisters, one of whom is Secret’s Han Sunhwa.
-Seungwoo is a Buddhist.
Sejun
Birth Name: Lim Sejun
Nicknames: Sweaty Sejun, Angry Hippo, Honey Boy, Squat King
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: May 4, 1996 (Taurus)
Fun Facts:
-One of his hobbies is photography. Follow Sejun’s photography account here!
-His favorite video games are League of Legends and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
-Sejun made his acting debut in 2019 with the web series In-Out Sider. He later made his musical debut with Equal.
-He is friends with SF9‘s Rowoon and Zuho.
Hanse
Birth Name: Do Hanse
Nicknames: Sese
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
Birthday: September 25, 1997 (Libra)
Fun Facts:
-He has piercings (lip, nose, both ears).
-Hanse has multiple tattoos. He has a Tattoo Tour video with GQ Korea!
-He is a Christian.
-He’s written several songs for VICTON.
Byungchan
Birth Name: Choi Byungchan
Nicknames:
Position: Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: November 12, 1997 (Scorpio)
Fun Facts:
-Byungchan is also an actor. He appears in the dramas Live On, The King’s Affection, and Business Proposal.
-Byungchan was a contestant on Produce X 101, but left the show later on due to health issues.
-He is the tallest member of the group (185 cm/6’1″).
-He has dimples and shows them off whenever he gets the chance.
Subin
Birth Name: Jung Subin
Nicknames: SubSub, Rabbit Sub, Saiubin
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: April 5, 1999 (Aries)
Fun Facts:
-Subin was a former Cube Entertainment trainee. He was supposed to debut with the Pentagon but left before Pentagon Maker started.
-He is good friends with TXT’s Yeonjun.
-Subin made in acting debut in 2019 with the drama The Guilty Secret.
-Subin was a former JYP trainee. He trained with AB6IX’s Daehwi while he was there.
On April 20, 2023, IST announced that members Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin did not renew their contracts. Hanse is currently under The Dial Music. Byungchan is currently under New Way Company. Subin is currently under Echo Global Group.
Music Recommendations
Nostalgic Night
“Nostalgic Night” expresses feelings of nostalgia for a past relationship. The song shows the emotions of longing and regret. “Nostalgic Night” is dubbed as one of VICTON’s more mature sounds in their discography. This song gave the group their first music show win since their debut in 2016 and charted on Billboard’s Social 50. Seungwoo was absent from this comeback due to his promotion with X1.
Howling
“Howling” dives into the longing, heartache, and desire to hold onto someone forever. The lyrics show a relationship on the brink of falling apart, but VICTON is determined to keep the love alive. It also highlights the highs and lows of the relationship and the determination hold on. “Howling” gave the group their first seven-member win.
Mayday
“Mayday” highlights the internal struggles of VICTON, showcasing feelings of being trapped, overwhelmed, and wanting a release from their emotional unrest. The lyrics explore the difficulties of a relationship and the impact it can have on one’s mental and emotional well-being. “Mayday” earned VICTON a first-place win on a music show.
What I Said
“What I Said” is about staying true to oneself and following one’s dream, showcasing the power of manifestation. The lyrics describe VICTON’s struggles that they faced and overcame while stating their determination to succeed. “What I Said” is one of VICTON’s most popular singles with over 16 million streams on Spotify.
What to Watch
Born Identity
Born Identity is a variety show that follows the group seven months after their debut to explore the member’s different personalities. Apink, VICTON’s sister group, also appears in the show. They play different games to show off not only their personalities but their skills as well.
BBI-VICTON
BBI-VICTON is a variety show that started during the group’s “What I Said” era. They play a variety of different games and have fun.
Let’s VICTON
Let’s VICTON is a variety show of the group doing activities that spread across multiple episodes. Some activities include watching kids, escape rooms in pairs, and their version of the Olympics.
How To Be Inssa
How to Be Inssa is a variety show of the members doing random activities. Each activity has the members working together towards a goal. These activities include members drawing portraits of each other, cooking a meal as a group, and ordering takeout within a time frame.
Fandom Facts
Their fandom name is ALICE, which is an acronym for Always We Love the VoICE. Alice from Alice in Wonderland is used as imagery or cosplay to show support for VICTON.
The group’s lightstick is called a Vickeybong, which is a pun created by former member Chan. The lightstick resembles a three-leaf clover and a key. The official fandom colors are Blue Atoll and Blazing Yellow.
Are you a fan of VICTON? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter! Want to keep up with the members of VICTON? You can follow Seungsik, Seungwoo, Sejun, Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin on Instagram!
