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Group Alpha Drive One (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Gunwoo, Sangwon, Shinlong, Anshin, and Sanghyun) poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of their first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Gunwoo, Sangwon, Shinlong, Anshin, and Sanghyun) poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of their first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

Will the boy group Alpha Drive ONE be able to continue the popularity of CJ ENM's boy band.

A showcase was held at Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th to commemorate the release of the first mini-album "EUPHORIA" by Alpha Drive One (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Gunwoo, Sangwon, Shinlong, Ansin, Sanghyun).

Alpha Drive One is an eight-member multinational boy group formed through Mnet's "Boyz 2 Planet," which ended in September last year, and its team name means "ALPHA," "passion and drive" and "ONE." It also contains a strong ambition to provide K-pop catharsis on stage.

"Euphoria" is a new report that expresses the moment of joy in which the eight members' journey toward their dreams in their own way is completed as a team, and will unravel the emotions and overwhelming joy of the beginning after long preparations with Alpha Drive One's own energy and narrative. The debut song is "FREAK ALARM". It is a song that compares the presence of Alpha Drive One, which finally woke up as one, to the "first alarm."

Group Alpha Drive One Rio poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Rio poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Junseo poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of her first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Junseo poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of her first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Arnault poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Arnault poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Sang-hyun poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of her first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Sang-hyun poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of her first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

On this day, Junseo said, "I vividly remember the final of 'Boyz 2 Planet', but it's an honor to have a showcase over time. "I will continue to work hard and become Alpha Drive One to show you good activities," Rio said. "I'm happy to make my long-awaited debut. It's a day I'm grateful to many people. We will continue to do our best to meet expectations," Anshin said. "I'm so happy to finally debut. I will continue to show good performances with the members," he said.

The Senate then said, "I'm happy to debut with the members and I feel new. This moment is precious. I'll continue to show you better performances. I feel so euphoria right now. It's a moment of joy," Shin Long said, "I'm looking forward to what kind of activities I'll be doing in the future. I'll do my best to make it a good start," said Sang-hyun, "I've only said 'I'm debuting' for the past three months, but I'm happy to actually debut. "I'll come back with a great performance in the future," Gunwoo said. "I performed on various stages while preparing for my debut, but I didn't realize that I was making my debut. I finally officially greet you through the debut showcase, so I feel a little real," he said.

There was also disappointing news right before the debut. Arnaud's injury. Earlier, Arnaud tripped and fell on the stairs while moving after completing his official schedule to prepare for his debut on the 7th. Arnault, who later visited the hospital, received a specialist's opinion that he should refrain from choreography for the time being along with the diagnosis of a fracture.

In fact, Arnault appeared on crutches on the day. In addition, he only conducted photo time and did not participate in the stage.

In this regard, Arnaud said, "I'm happy to finally play the song I've practiced thousands of times, leaving the practice room. I practiced really hard, too, but it's a shame that I couldn't show you the performance. I feel sorry for the members and the fans. I'll get better soon and show you eight people dancing," he said.

Then Rio said, "Arnaud's vacancy is too big. It's our first debut, but everyone is disappointed that our precious member can't perform together. I will do my best to help you properly show the team called Alpha Drive One as soon as possible," he said, patting Arnault.

Group Alpha Drive One Gunwoo poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of his first mini album "EUPORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Gunwoo poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of his first mini album "EUPORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Ahn Shin poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of her first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Ahn Shin poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of her first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Scene Long poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Group Alpha Drive One Scene Long poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
The group Alpha Drive One Senate poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th.  The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
The group Alpha Drive One Senate poses at a showcase to commemorate the release of its first mini album "EUPHORIA" (Euphoria) at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th. The debut album "EUPHORIA" contains a total of six songs, including the pre-released song "FORMULA" (Formula) and the title song "FREAK ALARM," as well as "Raw Flame," "Chains," "Never Been 2 Heaven," and "Cinnamon Shake." /2026.01.12 / Photo = Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

Alpha Drive One has expressed its strong aspiration that it is dreaming of the top of K-pop. Rio said, "It would be meaningful if we could leave a good influence of an era with the color and message of Alpha Drive One," and Gunwoo said, "I want to give the public the perception that Alpha Drive is a team that they can trust and see if they want to see Alpha Drive." "To the fans who support us, being a proud artist is what I think is normal," he said.

"For Alpha Drive One, normal means infinite," Arnault said. I want to be an artist who can give joy and positive influence to many people around the world. I will run without limits for this goal and go up," he said, signaling endless growth.

When it comes to Alpha Drive One, we cannot forget the comparison between Wanna One and Zero Base One. Since all three teams were formed through CJ ENM's boy group audition program, K-pop fans are interested in whether Alpha Drive One will be able to succeed Wanna One and Zero Base One.

In this regard, the Senate said, "Wanna One and Zero Base One seniors, we have so much respect. "We talked a lot with the members about becoming a team that constantly grows with our own colors so that we don't get in harm's way."

Shin Long said, "I think Alpha Drive One's charm is created when members with various personalities come together. I will continue to work with the attitude of a rookie and do my best," he vowed.

Alpha Drive One's first mini-album "Euphoria" will be released on various online music sites at 6 p.m. on the 12th.

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