The rookie boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE captivated Japan with a completely different, 180-degree reversed charm.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE attended KCON JAPAN 2026, held at Makuhari Messe in Japan from the 8th to the 10th, and on the 9th opened the M Countdown stage with Wanna One's "Beautiful." They perfectly handled an emotional and wistful mood that contrasts with their previously shown powerful performances, proving their limitless concept spectrum.
In response to fans' enthusiastic reactions, the dance practice video they released in fresh styling has continued to generate buzz, earning high praise that "they can digest any genre perfectly."
At the event, ALPHA DRIVE ONE solidified their position as a "global breakout rookie" as they received intense coverage from local Japanese media. Japanese terrestrial TV programs and major magazines gave significant attention not only to their stage performance but also to their overwhelming impact after their debut album became a "million seller" on its first day of release in January.
Through local interviews, the members also expressed deep gratitude to fans, sharing behind-the-scenes stories such as their collaboration with JO1. After successfully completing the global stage, ALPHA DRIVE ONE will continue a relentless schedule, starting with the release of the prologue single No School Tomorrow on the 26th, holding their first fan concert tour STAR ROAD, and releasing their second mini album in August.
[Photo] stage video (screenshot from the "KCON JAPAN 2026" YouTube screen), WAKEONE
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