Alpha Drive One
Alpha Drive One
Alpha Drive One (Korean: 알파드라이브원; stylized in all caps; abbreviated as ALD1) is a South Korean boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition show Boys II Planet. Managed by WakeOne, the group consists of eight members: Junseo, Arno, Leo, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin, and Sanghyeon. They debuted on January 12, 2026, with the extended play (EP) Euphoria) and will promote under a five-year contract.
Name
The name is intended to represent the group's ambition: Alpha for striving toward excellence, Drive for passion and momentum, and One to signify unity as one team.
Pre-debut: Prior activities and formation through Boys II Planet
Alpha Drive One was formed through Mnet)'s reality competition series Boys II Planet, which aired through July 17 to September 25, 2025. During the live finale, host Kim Jae-joong announced the group name and the final lineup of eight members, which was determined through global voting across 223 countries and regions, tallying approximately 26.5 million votes. The group was reported to debut in early 2026 and promote under a five-year contract following their debut, with an additional "special activity" year to release an additional single and hold concerts.
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