Alpha Drive One Accelerates Momentum with Electrifying 'FORMULA' Dance Practice Video

K-pop boy group Alpha Drive One (ALD1) has dropped the official dance practice video for their pre-debut single "FORMULA," intensifying anticipation just days after its December 3 release.

The seven-member ensemble Lee Sang-won, Zhou Anxin, He Xinlong, Kim Geon-woo, Zhang Jiahao, Lee Leo, Chung Arno, and Kim Junseo delivers a performance brimming with precision and charisma, showcasing the fluid choreography that has already captivated fans worldwide.

Formed through Mnet's survival show Boys II Planet, Alpha Drive One represents a fusion of global talents from South Korea, China, and beyond, under the banner of WakeOne Entertainment. Their track "FORMULA," an electronic dance-pop anthem, symbolizes the members' convergence of diverse backgrounds into a unified "formula" for success a theme echoed in the song's pulsating beats and dynamic production.

Premiering at the 2025 MAMA Awards on November 28, the performance set the stage for what has become a breakout moment, with the full track now climbing charts and amassing streams at a blistering pace.By day two of its release, "FORMULA" had racked up an impressive 394,213 Spotify streams, underscoring the group's immediate appeal. On Melon's Hot 100, it secured the No. 42 spot, a testament to its infectious energy and the members' seamless blend of rap verses, vocal harmonies, and high-stakes choreography.

Fans have been quick to praise the song's smooth transitions and addictive hooks, with one Reddit user declaring it "one of the greatest pre-debut songs we've seen in K-pop." Reaction videos flooding YouTube echo this sentiment, with creators hailing the track's bold energy and the group's "hunger for the stage." The newly unveiled dance practice video, available on the group's official YouTube channel, strips the performance down to its raw essence, allowing viewers to dissect the intricate moves under stark lighting. Standouts include Xinlong and Arno, whose fluid, gravity-defying sequences have gone viral on social media.

"The way they sync those formations it's like a precision engine revving up," one X user raved, sharing a clip of Zhang Jiahao's effortless hip isolations that evoke a sense of weightless power. Another fan highlighted the video's dimly lit aesthetic, joking about a "planned blackout" to amplify the intensity, while applauding the group's sharp execution despite the stripped-back setting. This release serves as a crucial accelerator ahead of Alpha Drive One's full debut album, EUPHORIA, slated for January 12, 2026. The project promises to expand on the "FORMULA" blueprint, blending high-energy pop with the group's multinational flair. In a recent interview, member Geon-woo emphasized the track's vibrant spirit: "We prepared an intense performance from beginning to end our bold, overflowing energy." Leo added a note of gratitude, vowing to "continue working hard to make our ALLYZ happy," referring to the group's burgeoning fandom.While not without critics some reviews have noted the song's "corporate" polish as potentially overshadowing emotional depth "FORMULA" has undeniably ignited a spark. Social buzz on platforms like Reddit and X is electric, with fans speculating on futuristic music video concepts inspired by Tron Legacy and Formula 1 racing aesthetics. As Alpha Drive One fine-tunes their trajectory, this dance practice video isn't just a behind-the-scenes peek it's a declaration of velocity, propelling them toward K-pop's front lines.

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