In 2026, the global K-pop super rookie boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (Alpha Drive One, ALD1, ALD1) made a strong impression in their first music show appearance.
Alpha Drive One (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anshin, Sanghyun) appeared on Mnet's 'M Countdown' aired on the afternoon of the 15th and for the first time on a music show revealed the pre-release track 'FORMULA' and the title track 'FREAK ALARM' from their mini 1st album and debut album 'EUPHORIA' (Euphoria).
Before the stage, Alpha Drive One gave an interview to commemorate their first 'M Countdown' appearance. The members introduced the title track 'FREAK ALARM', briefly showed the choreography and killing parts, and expressed confident aspirations for the stage, further raising expectations for the performance.
First, on the 'FORMULA' stage they firmly imprinted the team's color with intense energy, and on the subsequently staged 'FREAK ALARM' they maximized immersion with an addictive melody and powerful group choreography. Not only did they perfectly handle their individual parts, but they also showcased a variety of ending poses, proving themselves as a "killing performance team." Even though it was their first music show stage, Alpha Drive One vividly displayed their romantic yet energetic charm on stage.
The mini 1st album 'EUPHORIA' entered Melon's hall of fame 'Millions Album' after its release, and the title track 'FREAK ALARM' ranked No. 1 on the Bugs chart for four consecutive days. At the same time, they are rising on major Japanese music sites. On the Line Music Top 100 daily chart on the 14th, they rose two places to No. 2, reaching the highest position among foreign artists, and achieved No. 1 on the K-pop Top 100. In addition, they claimed No. 1 on Rakuten Music's real-time ranking and No. 1 on Japan iTunes' K-pop top song chart, demonstrating Alpha Drive One's global popularity.
Meanwhile, having officially debuted as the 'first debut group of 2026,' Alpha Drive One is expected to continue active promotions.
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