On December 30, Heo Min-hoe held a press conference at CJ ENM Center in Sangam-dong, Seoul.
During the press conference, Heo Min-hoe said, "First of all, I would like to apologize for letting everyone down for what we did. I especially would like to apologize to all the 'Produce' contestants for hurting them so much. I would like to apologize to fans who used their precious time to vote for the contestants as well. I admit that this whole thing is our fault."
![Produce series](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20191230/201388459_700.jpg)
He added, "I also would like to say that all profits that have been received by Mnet through manipulated shows, along with the profits that will be received from IZ*ONE and X1's future promotions, will be given up."
![Produce series](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20191230/201388460_700.jpg)
![Produce series](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20191230/201388462_700.jpg)
Since it was confirmed, both IZ*ONE and X1 have been taking an indefinite hiatus.
(Credit= Mnet, 'official.izone' 'x1official101' Facebook)
(SBS Star)