Victon

Members Chan, Seungwoo, Seungsik and Byungchan joined A Cube Entertainment in 2014 and were among the company's first batch of male trainees.{{cite podcast| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pts3Hpxt_eQ| title=빅톤의 이불킥 (Ep.14)| website=| publisher=Naver NOW.| host=Han Seung-woo and Kang Seung-sik| date=July 14, 2020| time=| access-date=May 19, 2021| archive-date=July 9, 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709193234/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pts3Hpxt_eQ| url-status=live}}{{cite podcast| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXppLt9yGq4| title=DOL잔치 (Ep.8)| website=| publisher=Melon Radio| host=Park Cho-rong| date=2020-08-19| time=| access-date=May 19, 2021| archive-date=May 19, 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519162956/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXppLt9yGq4| url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:[인터뷰] 빅톤 "팀워크 탄탄…10년 뒤에도 무대에 서고싶다"|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20170304050300704|website=Yonhap News Agency|date=2017-03-04|access-date=2021-05-18|language=ko|archive-date=May 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518171311/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20170304050300704|url-status=live}} Hanse and Sejun joined a year later, followed by last-minute addition, former Cube Entertainment trainee Subin.{{cite news|script-title=ko:[팝인터뷰①]빅톤 "데뷔동기 SF9·펜타곤, 멋있게 봤어요"|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201612281717317177886_1|work=Herald Corporation|date=December 28, 2016|language=ko}} Several of the members had experience working with their label-mates whilst still trainees, having been back-up dancers for Apink at their 2015 "Pink Island" concerts and recorded backing vocals for Huh Gak's album.{{cite news|script-title=ko:[팝인터뷰③]빅톤 "1년 전 에이핑크 백업댄서, 데뷔 남달랐죠"|url=https://www.heraldpop.com/article/1192677|work=Herald Corporation|date=December 28, 2016|access-date=June 5, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527123638/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201612281717487197506_1|url-status=live}}

In August 2016, Plan A Entertainment (formerly A Cube Entertainment) released details regarding the new group they planned to debut, referred to as "Plan A Boys", and their upcoming reality show that would chronicle the group's preparation for debut, titled Me & 7 Men, with the first episode airing August 30 on Mnet.{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160831/80056527/1|script-title=ko:플랜에이 보이즈, 데뷔 리얼리티 ‘미칠남’으로 ‘화려한 신고식’|website=Sports Donga|last=Jang|first=Kyung-guk|date=2016-08-31|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119185338/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160831/80056527/1|url-status=live}}

On September 1, Seungsik, Sejun and Hanse released a digital single as Plan A Boys in collaboration with Huh Gak titled "#Begin Again", accompanied by a music video starring Huh Gak and all seven members of the group.{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160829/80022036/1|script-title=ko:허각, 플랜에이보이즈와 ‘#떨려’ 공개 ‘감성 브로맨스’|website=Sports Donga|date=2016-08-29|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko}}

Following the finale of Me & 7 Men, the group's official debut was set for November 9. For their debut, Plan A held a debut showcase for the group on November 9, announcing their group name Victon, an acronym for "Voice to a New World", with their debut EP Voice to New World with the dual title tracks "I'm Fine" and "What Time Is It Now?" being released the same day.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201611091552412410|script-title=ko:빅톤, 허각-에이핑크 지원사격 속 데뷔한 초특급 신인|website=Newsen|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=2016-11-09|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko}}

On March 2, 2017, Victon released their second EP, Ready, with the lead single titled "Eyez Eyez".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003488665|script-title=ko:빅톤, 대세 아이돌 도약할까…오늘(2일) 'READY' 발표|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Jung|first=Ji-won|date=2017-03-02|access-date=2021-03-27|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190326/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003488665|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000241299|script-title=ko:'READY' 빅톤, 대세아이돌 성장 준비 끝냈다|website=Sports Seoul|via=Naver|last=Hong|first=Seung-han|date=2017-03-02|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190326/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000241299|url-status=live}} Despite being relative rookies, the members were personally involved in the production process, with Hanse writing all his rap parts and Chan and Seungwoo co-creating the choreography for "Eyez Eyez" and the other promoted song "Blank" (얼타).{{cite news|script-title=ko:[TEN 현장] 준비된 빅톤, 新 자체제작돌|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2017030200754|work=Ten Asia (Korea Economic Daily)|date=March 2, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=June 7, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607083609/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2017030200754|url-status=live}} "Eyez Eyez" is primarily in the futuresynth genre, with the group's second EP intended to show a different musical side to the group than their debut release.{{cite web|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017030214453217349&type=1&outlink=1|script-title=ko:'플랜에이 기대주' 빅톤, 이미지 변신 담아 신인상 노린다(종합)|website=Star News|date=2017-03-02|access-date=2021-03-29|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190324/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017030214453217349&type=1&outlink=1|url-status=live}} Critics also noted from its music video and more sophisticated choreography that the group had adopted a more mature and charismatic image.{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤, ′얼타′ 방송 무대 최초 공개...청량미 가득 매력 발산|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/p.view.gaon?idx=12758|publisher=Korea Music Content Association|date=March 28, 2017|language=ko}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤 'EYEZ EYEZ' 칼군무 티저 공개|url=https://news.joins.com/article/21317208|work=JoongAng Ilbo|date=February 27, 2017|language=ko|access-date=June 7, 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607090301/https://news.joins.com/article/21317208|url-status=dead}}

Victon's third EP, Identity, was released on August 23, with a total of five tracks including the lead single "Unbelievable". They also held a comeback showcase at the Samsung Hall at Ewha Womans University on the same day as the album's release.{{cite web|url=http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=297852|script-title=ko:임경진 기자 - [HD영상] 빅톤(Victon), 타이틀 곡 '말도 안돼' 무대|date=2017-08-23|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Top Star News|language=ko|archive-date=June 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618075826/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=297852|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://m.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=160613|script-title=ko:빅톤(Victon) DAY, 쇼케이스 개최 ‘본격 활동 돌입’|website=Star Daily News|date=2017-08-23|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=June 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618075353/http://m.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=160613|url-status=live}}

Their fourth EP, From. Victon, was released on their one year anniversary on November 9.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001193351|script-title=ko:데뷔 1주년 빅톤, 짧고 굵은 외침 '나를 기억해'(종합)|website=Maeil Broadcasting Network|via=Naver|date=2017-11-09|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416064344/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001193351|url-status=live}} The EP contains six tracks including the title track "Remember Me".{{cite web|url=http://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp?code=0500&key=20171109.99099004028|script-title=ko:'데뷔 1주년' 맞은 빅톤, 오늘(9일) 4집 미니앨범 'From. Victon' 공개|date=2017-11-09|access-date=2021-03-27|website=Kookje Shinmun|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190332/http://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp?code=0500&key=20171109.99099004028|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000290343|script-title=ko:빅톤의 성장을 기억해, '프롬. 빅톤'|website=TenAsia|via=Naver|date=2017-11-09|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190329/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000290343|url-status=live}}

On February 18, 2018, Plan A Entertainment announced that Victon would have a three-week busking project in various locations throughout Seoul and Gyeonggi Province.{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20180220/88747755/1|script-title=ko:빅톤, 대중과 밀착 소통…25일 버스킹 시작|website=Sports Donga|date=February 20, 2018|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190815/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20180220/88747755/1|url-status=live}} They performed songs from their previous albums as well as unreleased songs such as "On My Way", performed by Hanse and Seungsik.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/606348|script-title=ko:빅톤, ‘버스킹 프로젝트’ 첫 공연 大성공! 신촌에 수많은 인파 몰려|website=Sports Seoul|date=2018-02-26|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119190816/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/606348|url-status=live}}

On May 23, Victon released their first single album Time of Sorrow.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000330496|script-title=ko:빅톤, 오늘(23일) 새 음반 '오월애' 발표.."아련하게 돌아온다"|website=TenAsia|via=Naver|date=2018-05-23|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=February 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217201108/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000330496|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003033133|script-title=ko:[팝's신곡]"지금보다 더 멋있게"‥빅톤, 아련+치명 가득 채운 '오월애'|website=Herald Pop|via=Naver|date=2018-05-23|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko}} The song topped the Tower Records chart in Japan, despite the group not having made their official debut in the country and only performed at KCON Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180723000484|title=Victon believes in value of taking it slow|website=The Korea Herald|date=2018-07-23|access-date=2021-04-04|language=en|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129155852/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180723000484|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ja:世界最大級のK-Cultureフェスティバル『KCON』のメインイベント 『KCON 2018 JAPAN x M COUNTDOWN』 追加ラインナップを電撃公開！Reddy、VICTONの出演が決定！ オフィシャル３次先行販売受付中！ <日程：４月13日(金)、14日(土)、15日(日) 場所：幕張メッセ国際展示場ホール＞|url=https://mnetjp.com/news/detail/20180320094146/|publisher=Mnet Japan|date=March 20, 2018|language=ja}}

In early 2019, Seungwoo and Byungchan participated as contestants in Produce X 101. On July 11, it was announced by Play M Entertainment (formerly Plan A) that Byungchan would be leaving the show permanently to recover from the increasing pain from his chronic Achilles tendinitis.{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190711/96426743/1|script-title=ko:최병찬, ‘프로듀스X101’ 공식하차 “아킬레스건염 심해”|website=Sports Donga|date=2019-07-11|access-date=2021-03-28|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119192550/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190711/96426743/1|url-status=live}} On the final episode on July 19, Seungwoo came third in the vote rankings and became a member of new boy group X1, originally on a contract for five years.{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3118010/rising-stars-k-pop-victon-set-their-stall-out-first-full-album|title=Rising stars of K-pop: Victon set their stall out with first full album, Voice: The Future Is Now|work=South China Morning Post|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=2021-01-17|access-date=2021-03-26|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202140611/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3118010/rising-stars-k-pop-victon-set-their-stall-out-first-full-album|archive-date=2021-02-02}}

Victon made their comeback as a six-member group on November 4 with their fifth mini album Nostalgia and lead single "Nostalgic Night".{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000183926|script-title=ko:빅톤, 11월 4일 컴백 확정…한승우 제외 첫 6인 체제(공식)|website=Newsen|via=Naver|language=ko|date=2019-10-07|access-date=2019-10-21|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416064343/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000183926|url-status=live}} The release attracted much more attention and the group became a top 3 trending search topic on domestic online music sites.{{cite web|script-title=ko:지난 주말을 뜨겁게 달군 키워드 TOP 3 (11월 첫째 주)|url=https://www.melon.com/musicstory/detail.htm?mstorySeq=9604|publisher=Melon|date=November 4, 2019|language=ko}} "Nostalgic Night" earned the group their first music show win since their debut.{{Cite web|url=https://wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201911130117&t=NN|script-title=ko:빅톤, 데뷔 3년 만에 첫 음악방송 1위 쾌거|website=The Korea Economic Daily TV|date=2019-11-13|access-date=2021-03-26|language=ko}} After completing domestic promotions, they embarked on an Asian concert tour, playing at venues in Thailand, Philippines, Japan and Taiwan before concluding it with two sold-out encore concerts at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, the first time they have held their own full concert.{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤, 생애 첫 단독 콘서트 성료 "꿈 같은 나날들, 감사하다" 눈물|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/01/06/2020010601211.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=January 6, 2020|language=ko}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤 "이제 좀 빛 보는 것 같아…팀워크가 우리 장점" [화보]|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/12/25/2019122500893.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=December 25, 2019|language=ko}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤, 첫 1위 이어 티켓 파워까지…화려한 성장세 입증|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201912031114098795|work=Hankook Ilbo|date=December 3, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=August 21, 2021|access-date=August 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821173539/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201912031114098795|url-status=live}}

Play M announced on January 29 that following a solo fanmeeting in February, Seungwoo would return to promote with Victon and the group would make a comeback in March, following X1's disbandment earlier that month.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/468/0000612146|script-title=ko:엑스원 해체 결정, 각 소속사 전원 합의 되지 않아|website=Sports Seoul|via=Naver|date=2020-01-06|access-date=2021-03-25|language=ko|archive-date=January 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113084525/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/468/0000612146|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/202001300984720531|script-title=ko:엑스원 출신 한승우, 개인 팬미팅→빅톤 합류… “3월 컴백”|website=Hankok Ilbo|date=2020-01-30|access-date=2021-03-26|language=ko|archive-date=June 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609201534/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/202001300984720531|url-status=live}} On March 9, Victon released their sixth mini album Continuous and its lead single "Howling". Their lead single, “Howling”, achieved first place on The Show, on March 17, and was the group's first win with all seven members.{{cite web|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2020/03/279890/|script-title=ko:빅톤 '더쇼' 1위…완전체 '꽃길'도 열렸다|website=Maekyung|date=2020-03-18|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119194228/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2020/03/279890/|url-status=live}} It was announced later by Play M that member Byungchan would sit out of group promotions due to a herniated disk in his neck.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=404&aid=0000262735|script-title=ko:빅톤 최병찬, 목디스크 악화로 10일 시술 "활동 유동적 참여"[전문]|website=eNews24|via=Naver|date=2020-03-11|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=March 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326001752/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=404&aid=0000262735|url-status=live}} From April 14 Seungwoo and Seungsik co-hosted the radio show Blanket Kick (이불킥), which airs on Naver's streaming app Naver NOW. on Tuesday nights;{{Cite tweet |author= Victon Official Twitter account|user=victon1109|number=1250052448699351043|date=April 14, 2020 |script-title=ko:[#빅톤] 승승장구할 빅톤의 이불킥 |trans-title= |language=ko |link=https://twitter.com/victon1109/status/1250052448699351043}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:빅톤의 이불킥|url=https://now.naver.com/show/8|publisher=Naver|language=ko|access-date=June 15, 2021|title=Naver Now|archive-date=May 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531181525/https://now.naver.com/show/8|url-status=live}} Chan eventually replaced Seungwoo as co-host on July 20, 2021, due to the latter's impending enlistment.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/todayschan/status/1414946450715336722|script-title=ko:빅톤의 이불킥 (Ep.64)|website=Twitter|publisher=Naver NOW.|host=Han Seung-woo and Kang Seung-sik|date=July 13, 2021|access-date=July 14, 2021|archive-date=July 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713135516/https://twitter.com/todayschan/status/1414946450715336722|url-status=live}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤 허찬, 네이버 나우 '이불킥' 호스트 발탁|url=https://news.joins.com/article/24109374?cloc=rss-news-total_list|work=JoongAng Ilbo|date=July 20, 2021|access-date=July 20, 2021|archive-date=July 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720014644/https://news.joins.com/article/24109374?cloc=rss-news-total_list|url-status=dead}}

On June 2, the group returned with their second single album Mayday.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-03|script-title=ko:빅톤, 신곡 'Mayday'로 자체 음원 차트 순위 경신..거침없는 성장세[공식]|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111366121|access-date=2020-06-03|website=OSEN|language=ko|archive-date=March 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313103914/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111366121|url-status=live}} They won first place on The Show on June 9 for "Mayday", marking the group's third win.{{cite web|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020060918295473684|script-title=ko:'더 쇼' 빅톤, 컴백..1위 "가슴 속에 앨리스 있어..사랑해"|website=Star News|date=2020-06-09|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119194227/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020060918295473684|url-status=live}}

In August, Seungwoo made his solo debut with the EP Fame and lead single "Sacrifice", making him the first member of Victon with an official solo debut.{{cite web|script-title=ko:빅톤 한승우, 8월 솔로 데뷔 확정 “앨범 준비 중”|trans-title=Victon's Han Seung-woo confirms solo debut in August "Album in preparation"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000833510|website=Sports Donga|via=Naver|date=2020-06-26|access-date=2021-03-28|language=ko|archive-date=July 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703033712/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000833510|url-status=live}}{{cite web |script-title=ko:빅톤 한승우, 솔로 데뷔곡 'Sacrifice' 일부 공개..'섹시 카리스마' 컴백 예열 '후끈' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004253194 |website=OSEN |via=Naver |date=2020-08-07 |access-date=2021-03-27 |language=ko |archive-date=March 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313103923/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004253194 |url-status=live }}

In October, Hanse confirmed he was working on a solo mixtape release, although without a set release date.{{cite web|url=https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/140019/20201005/victons-hanse-confirms-first-mixtape-currently-works.htm|title=VICTON's Hanse Confirms First Mixtape Currently In The Works|last=Borines|first=Nobelle|website=Business Times|date=2020-10-05|access-date=2021-04-10|language=en|archive-date=November 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106065757/https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/140019/20201005/victons-hanse-confirms-first-mixtape-currently-works.htm|url-status=live}}

On November 4, it was announced that Victon would be releasing their first full studio album Voice: The Future Is Now on December 1 with the lead single "What I Said".{{cite web|script-title=ko:빅톤, 12월 1일 새 앨범 발표 확정…특별한 '4주년 이벤트' 예고(공식)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000739978|website=MK Sports|via=Naver|date=2020-11-04|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=January 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112025937/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000739978|url-status=live}} Subsequently, it was announced that the release of their new album would be delayed after the members had come into contact with an external staff member who had tested positive for COVID-19. Although all members tested negative, they decided to complete the quarantine period.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] 빅톤(Victon), 코로나19 여파로 컴백 연기 (전문)|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202011250000043|website=Sports Kyunghyang|date=2020-11-25|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119193022/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202011250000043|url-status=live}}

Following the delay, the album was released on January 11, 2021.{{cite web|script-title=ko:빅톤, 1월 11일 첫 정규앨범 발매 [공식]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000879265|website=Sports Donga|via=Naver|date=2020-12-18|access-date=2021-03-27|language=ko|archive-date=September 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929150527/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000879265|url-status=live}} The group held a comeback show that same day and it was aired on Mnet and its digital channel M2.{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅톤, 컴백쇼 'The future is now' 개최..신곡 무대 최초 공개 [공식]|url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/01/05/PMKAZ6UCSNTP63ZTFXNVQ5PPPY/|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=January 5, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=November 19, 2021|access-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119194010/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/01/05/PMKAZ6UCSNTP63ZTFXNVQ5PPPY/|url-status=live}} The album includes four solo songs, one each for Seungsik, Chan, Sejun and Hanse, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202101063586I|script-title=ko:빅톤, 데뷔 4년 만 첫 정규 앨범과 신곡 'What I Said' 발표|website=Korea Economic Daily|date=2021-01-06|access-date=2021-03-31|language=ko|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421071943/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202101063586I|url-status=dead}}

Following the release of their first studio album, the members worked on solo projects in 2021. In March, Hanse and Chan participated in Seoul Fashion Week as models for the collection "SETSETSET", marking their second consecutive appearance as models at Seoul Fashion Week.{{cite web|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210325/106069307/1|script-title=ko:빅톤 허찬-도한세, 오늘(25일) 서울패션위크 런웨이|website=Sports Donga|date=2021-03-25|access-date=2021-03-31|language=ko|archive-date=April 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411020514/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210325/106069307/1|url-status=live}} Seungwoo released his second EP Fade and lead single "See You Again" on June 28.{{cite web|script-title=ko:빅톤 한승우, 28일 솔로 컴백…전곡 프로듀싱 '페이드'|trans-title=VICTON's Han Seung-woo, solo comeback on the 28th... Produced all songs 'Fade'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010531289|website=Newsis|via=Naver|date=2021-06-03|access-date=2021-06-03|language=ko|archive-date=June 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603012612/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010531289|url-status=live}} He enlisted for his mandatory military service as a member of the military band on July 28.{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003518580|last=Kang|first=Da-yoon|script-title=ko:빅톤 한승우, 26일→28일 입대 연기 "생활관 방역 위해" [공식]|trans-title=VICTON's Han Seung-woo, 26th → 28th enlistment postponed "Dormitory quarantine"|work=My Daily|via=Naver|date=July 21, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2021|language=ko}} Then, in August, Seungsik released the single "Look for the Silver Lining" in collaboration with the music company Clef, as part of a donation project for the charity Good Neighbors.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001338710|script-title=ko:빅톤 강승식, 오늘(24일) 기부 음원 발매…위로와 응원 메시지|website=Xports News|via=Naver|date=2021-08-24|access-date=2021-10-17|language=ko|archive-date=October 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017151500/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001338710|url-status=live}} Then, Hanse made his solo debut on September 25 with the digital album Blaze with the double title tracks "Take Over" and "Public Enemy".{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001349012|last=Lee|first=Se-ul|script-title=ko:빅톤 도한세, 25일 솔로 앨범 'BLAZE' 발매…전곡 프로듀싱 참여|trans-title=VICTON's Do Han-se releases solo album 'BLAZE' on the 25th... Participated in all song production|work=Xports News|via=Naver|date=September 15, 2021|access-date=September 15, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415133431/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001349012|url-status=live}}

In October, Seungsik, Hanse, Sejun, and Chan participated in a charity project with the charity Good Neighbors for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111675315|script-title=ko:빅톤, ‘세계 빈곤퇴치의 날’ 기념 자선화보 공개..훈훈한 비주얼|website=OSEN|date=2021-10-19|access-date=2021-10-23|language=ko|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024060217/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111675315|url-status=live}}

On November 9, Victon released the single "Sweet Travel" to commemorate their fifth anniversary.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001616459|script-title=ko:빅톤, 5주년 맞아 11월 9일 팬송 발매…10개월만 신곡 발표(공식)|work=Maeil Broadcasting Network|publisher=Naver|date=2021-10-25|access-date=2021-10-25|language=ko|archive-date=October 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025202515/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/057/0001616459|url-status=live}} On November 26, Chan tested positive for COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202111267770H|last=Kim|first=Su-yeong|script-title=ko:빅톤 허찬, 코로나19 확진…돌파감염 사례 [공식]|website=The Korea Economic Daily|date=November 26, 2021|access-date=November 27, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=October 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016120121/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202111267770H|url-status=live}}

On January 18, Victon returned with their third single album Chronograph. The album included the lead single of the same name and its English version, which is their first song in English.{{Cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000527239|last=Park|first=Seo-hyun|script-title=ko:빅톤, 1월 18일 싱글 ‘Chronograph’ 발매 확정 ‘1년만 컴백’|trans-title=VICTON, confirmed to release single 'Chronograph' on January 18th 'Comeback after 1 year'|work=Newsen|via=Naver|date=December 29, 2021|access-date=December 29, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=December 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229014155/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000527239|url-status=live}} The music video for "Chronograph" reached 10 million views within three days, the fastest of the group's music videos to reach that mark.{{cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111748056|script-title=ko:빅톤, 신곡 ‘Chronograph’ MV 1000만뷰 돌파..자체 기록 경신|work=OSEN|date=January 21, 2022|access-date=2022-03-15|language=ko|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107052818/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111748056|url-status=live}} The album was also noted for offering a more "environmentally conscious" version of buying the album, where those who purchased the album could order a version that just had the normal inclusions of a physical album, such as photocards, but then also receive a digital version of the album.{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-kpop-photocard-why-collect-price-expensive/|title=Why K-Pop Fans Are Buying, Trading, and Selling Photos of Their Idols|work=Vice|last=Gloria|first=Gaby|date=2022-02-20|access-date=2022-03-15|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325144104/https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjbenx/what-kpop-photocard-why-collect-price-expensive|url-status=live}}

In March, the group released an original soundtrack for the drama Business Proposal titled "You are Mine", with Seungsik, Sejun, and Byungchan participating.{{cite news|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202203020756003|script-title=ko:빅톤 ‘사내맞선’ OST 부른다|date=2022-03-02|access-date=2022-03-15|work=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|archive-date=September 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929122227/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202203020756003|url-status=live}}

On May 31, Victon released their seventh mini album Chaos and its lead single "Stupid O'clock".{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003556937|last=Kim|first=Na-yul|script-title=ko:빅톤, 'Chaos' 컴백 스케줄러 공개..오늘(9일) 예판 시작|trans-title=Victon unveils 'Chaos' comeback scheduler.. Pre-order starts today (9th)|work=Herald Pop|via=Naver|date=May 9, 2022|access-date=May 9, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=May 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509032128/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003556937|url-status=live}}

On October 11, IST Entertainment announced that Chan would be leaving the group following his DUI charge, and the group will remain with 6 members.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=011&aid=0004108974|last=Choo|first=Seung-hyun|title=음주운전' 빅톤 허찬, 결국 팀 탈퇴…"6인 체제 재정비" [전문]|trans-title=Drunk Driving' Victon's Heo Chan eventually leaves the team... "Reorganization of the six-member system" [Full text]|publisher=Seoul Economic Daily|via=Naver|date=October 11, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011121200/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=011&aid=0004108974|url-status=live}}

In October, the group announced their eighth EP Choice, was released November 15.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001513546|last=Cho|first=Hye-jin|title='허찬 탈퇴' 빅톤, 11월 15일 '5인 체제'로 컴백 [공식입장]|trans-title=[Official position] VICTON, 'Leaving Heo Chan', on November 15th with 'Five-Person System' [Official Position]|publisher=X-ports News|via=Naver|date=October 18, 2022|access-date=October 18, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018125422/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001513546|url-status=live}}

On January 27, Seungwoo became the first member to be discharged from the military.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001842348|last=Lee|first=Yu-na|title=한선화 동생' 빅톤 한승우, 오늘(27) 육군 만기 전역|trans-title=Han Seonhwa's younger brother' Han Seung-woo of Victon, today (27) discharged from the army|work=YTN|via=Naver|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=January 27, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127043303/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001842348|url-status=live}}

On February 1, the agency confirmed that Seungsik will enlist in the military on March 20, 2023. After basic training, he will be sent to the Army Personnel Command's Army Military Music Equipment Battalion.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001030391|last=Jeon|first=Hyo-jin|title=빅톤 강승식, 3월 20일 입대…육군 군악대 복무 [공식]|trans-title=Seungsik Kang of Victon enlists on March 20th... Army military band service [Official]|publisher=Sports Donga|via=Naver|date=February 1, 2023|access-date=February 1, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201151504/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001030391|url-status=live}}

On March 31, IST Entertainment officially announced that Sejun would enter the training center on June 13 and undergo basic military training before serving as an active duty soldier.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001575441|last=Myung|first=Hee-sook|title=빅톤 임세준, 6월 13일 현역 입대 "비공개 입소" [공식입장]|trans-title=Lim Sejun of Victon, active duty enlistment on June 13 "Private enlistment" [Official position]|publisher=X-ports News|via=Naver|date=March 31, 2023|access-date=April 1, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401161006/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001575441|url-status=live}}

On April 20, IST Entertainment officially announced that members Byungchan, Hanse, and Subin did not renew their contracts with the agency, while members Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun have their exclusive contract periods partially changed due to their military service, so they will retain their artist status for the time being.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004835166|last=Kim|first=So-yeon|title=빅톤 최병찬·도한세·정수빈, IST엔터 떠난다|trans-title=Choi Byungchan, Do Hanse, and Jung Soobin of Victon leave IST Entertainment|publisher=The Korea Economic Daily|via=Naver|date=April 20, 2023|access-date=April 20, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=April 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420022416/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0004835166|url-status=live}}

• Seungwoo ({{langx|ko|승우|links=no}}) – rapper, vocalist, dancer
• Seungsik ({{langx|ko|승식|links=no}}) – leader, vocalist
• Sejun ({{langx|ko|세준|links=no}}) – vocalist
• Hanse ({{langx|ko|한세|links=no}}) – rapper, dancer
• Byungchan ({{langx|ko|병찬|links=no}}) – vocalist
• Subin ({{langx|ko|수빈|links=no}}) – vocalist, rapper

• Chan ({{langx|ko|찬|links=no}}) (2016–2022) – dancer, vocalist

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