Rookie Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE Flaunts 'Real Friends' Chemistry on First MT, Begins Countdown to 'FORMULA' Comeback

The colossal rookie boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1), currently making waves in the global K-pop scene, showcased their heartwarming chemistry during their first team MT (Membership Training).

On the evening of the 18th, ALD1 released the fifth episode of their official content series ‘ONE DREAM FOREVER’ on their YouTube channel. In this episode, the members embarked on their first MT with excitement, demonstrating their strengthened teamwork through various cooperative games.

In the released video, the members, on their MT trip into nature, confirmed their unity through cooperative missions ahead of their debut stage. They successfully completed missions like ‘Hand in Hand’ and ‘Balloon in Teamwork’ with all eight members working together, fully displaying their ‘one team’ spirit.

Subsequently, the ‘One Bounce’ game, initiated with a bet on who would clean up, brought laughter with their earnest yet playful approach. The members also showcased their unique energy through various activities like hula hoops and truth games, heightening anticipation for the next episode.

Previously, ALD1 had already proven their ‘global star’ status by captivating fans worldwide with their strong teamwork and bright energy. Their self-produced content ‘ALD1ary’ garnered over 650,000 views within five days of its first episode's release and surpassed a cumulative total of 1 million views.

‘ALPHA DRIVE ONE’ embodies the goal of reaching the top (ALPHA), passion and drive (DRIVE), and being one team (ONE), carrying a strong ambition to deliver 'K-pop catharsis' on stage. ALD1 is set to unveil their first official performance at the ‘2025 MAMA AWARDS’ on the 28th, anticipating an emotional first encounter with their global fandom, ‘ALLYZ’.

Meanwhile, prior to their official debut, ALD1 will release their first pre-release single ‘FORMULA’ on September 3rd at 6 PM, officially commencing their comeback countdown.

Following the video release, fans commented, 'ALD1 seems like such real friends! It's great to see them growing closer on their MT,' and 'I can't wait to hear 'FORMULA' on September 3rd! I'm also excited for their debut stage.' These reactions highlight the members' warm camaraderie and anticipation for the upcoming music.