In 2026, the global K-pop mega rookie boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ALD1, ALD1) will fully unfold the team's narrative with their mini album 1st EP 'EUPHORIA'.
Alpha Drive One (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anshin, Sanghyun) on the 27th–28th posted on their official social media the debut album and mini 1st EP 'EUPHORIA' (EUPHORIA) concept film and concept photos (STAR ROAD version).
The STAR ROAD concept film released on the 27th was unveiled in two versions, Day and Night. It portrayed Alpha Drive One's journey of coming together as one team and beginning to dream the same dream through the passage of time.
The Day version, set to part of the funky track 'Never Been 2 Heaven' — which hints at Alpha Drive One's unique reinterpretation — captured the group's bright, energetic daytime image.
The Night version shifts the mood with part of the track 'Chains' and scenes of the eight members enjoying fireworks as night falls. Members watch the moment eight shooting stars move forward and form a single constellation, heightening curiosity about the debut album's narrative and symbolism.
The released concept photos show Alpha Drive One in emotional styling. In various compositions inside and outside a car, the members emitted their unique atmospheres with natural expressions and gazes, completing a distinctive visual.
These concept photos (STAR ROAD version) depict the romantic road trip of Alpha Drive One, capturing the journey of eight shooting stars that finally become one as they find our own constellation. Meeting various journeys on the road, Alpha Drive One finally completes the constellation together and, as one team, revels in the long-awaited moment of 'EUPHORIA'.
Through the released concept film and concept photos, Alpha Drive One gradually revealed their debut narrative with the first album, leaving room for interpretation of the forthcoming 'EUPHORIA' story. In addition, their distinctive visuals and emotional atmosphere have further raised global fans' anticipation for the group's debut.
Alpha Drive One's mini 1st EP 'EUPHORIA' captures the moment when the eight members, each pursuing their dream in their own way, come together as one team. After long preparations, they will express the emotions of this beginning and the overwhelming euphoria with Alpha Drive One's own energy and narrative.
Meanwhile, having opened the prologue to the sprint toward the top of global K-pop, Alpha Drive One will officially debut with the mini 1st EP 'EUPHORIA' on Jan. 12.
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