Rookie Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE Dominates Global Charts Pre-Debut!

The highly anticipated rookie boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) is already creating a massive buzz worldwide, even before their official debut.

On December 3rd at 6 PM, ALPHA DRIVE ONE – comprised of members Rio, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Ansinn, and Sanghyun – released their pre-debut single ‘FORMULA,’ a track from their upcoming debut album ‘EUPHORIA,’ set to launch on January 12th. The song has been met with immense love from fans across the globe.

‘FORMULA’ quickly climbed the charts, securing top positions on major domestic and international music platforms. It ranked 3rd on Melon's Latest Chart and Genie Music's Latest Release Chart, and 4th on Melon HOT100. Notably, the single hit number 1 on the Japan Line Music Real-Time 100 chart and topped the iTunes K-Pop Top Songs chart in Japan. It also landed within the top 10 of iTunes 'Top Songs' charts in 8 regions including Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Poland, reaching 23rd on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart, firmly establishing their presence before even debuting.

Furthermore, the ‘FORMULA’ performance video, released on the group's official social media channels on December 3rd, garnered nearly 2 million views within two days. The video captivated fans with its symbolic narrative, representing the members' journey of unity and ascent, signaling the powerful start of a new mega-group.

Positive reviews from major international media outlets are also pouring in. Forbes, the renowned American business magazine, published an article titled ‘ALPHA DRIVE ONE Gets Ready, Gets Set For Their Debut,’ highlighting the group's inspiring journey from survival show contestants to a debuting act.

The article specifically focused on the robust global fandom ALPHA DRIVE ONE has cultivated since the conclusion of Mnet's ‘Boys Planet 2.’ Born from the choices of viewers in 223 countries and regions, the group has already recorded high numbers in social media followers and content views, demonstrating their formidable global influence as a 'global rookie' even before their official launch. The song ‘FORMULA,’ produced by K-pop hitmaker KENZIE, is declared as their ‘ONE TEAM’ anthem and offers a preview of the musical direction for their debut album ‘EUPHORIA.’

ALPHA DRIVE ONE is set to officially debut with their album ‘EUPHORIA’ on January 12th, marking the beginning of their ambitious journey towards the pinnacle of the global K-pop scene.

Korean netizens are buzzing with excitement, commenting things like, 'If they're this good before debuting, imagine how amazing they'll be after!', 'They've definitely secured a global fanbase,' and 'Number 1 on the music charts, amazing!' Their pre-debut success has generated high anticipation.