ALPHA DRIVE ONE is set to make their highly anticipated official debut on January 2026

ALPHA DRIVE ONE, The eight-member multinational project group, formed through the Mnet reality survival show Boys II Planet, announced their debut date via a striking teaser poster on their official social media channels. The group is managed by WAKEONE Entertainment.

The announcement built on significant pre-debut momentum. The group recently made their first official stage appearance at the 2025 MAMA Awards with their pre-release single, "FORMULA".

This electronic dance-pop track was met with an explosive response, with its performance video quickly topping millions of views online. The song's title, meaning "official" or "rule," symbolizes the eight members each with their own unique background and style coming together to create ALPHA DRIVE ONE's distinct group identity.

Group Identity and Fandom The name ALPHA DRIVE ONE (often shortened to ALD1) embodies their core mission: the pursuit of excellence (ALPHA), passion and momentum (DRIVE), and unity as a single team (ONE). Their official fandom name is ALLYZ.

The group's global appeal has been noted by major international media outlets, with Forbes highlighting their journey from survival show contestants to debut artists and their solid global fanbase built since the show's finale in September 2025.

Addressing the AI Rumors Regarding online speculation about the use of AI in the teaser poster due to "warped ladders" and an "eerie vibe," neither the group nor their label, WakeOne, has issued an official statement.

Fans have interpreted the imagery as symbolism for a journey toward a dreamlike joy, aligning with the album's title, "Euphoria".

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