Exclusive: ALPHA DRIVE ONE Talks Survival Show Debut, Hopes For The Future, And More At “EUPHORIA” Debut Showcase

ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s much-anticipated debut is here!

On January 12, Soompi attended ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s press showcase for the release of their first mini album “EUPHORIA.”

Formed through the survival program “BOYS II PLANET,” ALPHA DRIVE ONE consists of the eight members Leo, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin, and Sanghyeon.

As Arno recently suffered a fracture, it was announced at the beginning of the showcase that he will be unable to participate in the performances. Arno, who walked out in crutches, commented, “It is upsetting that I cannot perform as we practiced so hard. I feel sorry to the members and fans. I will recover quickly to show our performance as eight members.”

When asked about the members’ reactions to their group name, Geonwoo shared, “I liked the meaning of the name as it seemed to express ‘driving toward the top.’ Our members thought that we should live up to the name and truly work to drive to the top.”

Having performed at awards shows like the MAMA Awards before their debut, Leo spoke about the opportunity, “We were very honored to perform on such a big stage before our debut. Thanks to the valuable experience, I think we’ll be able to do better as a strong performance group in the future.”

On what they want to achieve after their debut, Anxin revealed, “It felt like a dream while performing at awards shows recently. We also want to receive a rookie award as it is something that can be received just once, and it would be an honor to experience that moment with our fans.”

When asked how they feel about promoting at the same time as artists such as SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN K-POP GROUP SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into hip-hop, vocal, and performance units, known for intricate choreography and songwriting. ’s DxS, who makes their unit debut today, as well as EXO EXO K-POP GROUP EXO is a globally influential K-pop boy group known for powerful vocals, polished performances, and a strong legacy in modern K-pop. Since debuting in 2012, EXO has shaped the sound and visuals of an entire generation. and BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. who have comebacks ahead, Junseo commented, “We are very honored to promote at the same time as senior artists that we look up to. As a K-pop fan myself, I am happy to promote while listening to good music. We also want to work really hard until we can impress them as junior artists.”

The members were also asked about how it feels to debut after groups like Wanna One and ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE K-POP GROUP ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 9-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. , who were also formed through Mnet survival programs. Sangwon responded, “Wanna One and ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE K-POP GROUP ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 9-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. are senior artists that we really look up to. We always think that we should not taint the path that they have paved and always work to grow with our own color.”

Regarding Leo, Junseo, and Xinlong having previously debuted before and how they feel debuting again, Leo remarked, “As it is a new start for me, I prepared with more earnestness. It feels like I have seven new brothers, so my happiness and joy have been multiplied by seven. It is very valuable as it is a debut that I’ve really wanted, and it is a big turning point for me to have team members now.” Junseo shared, “It is very valuable to take on the challenge of my dream again. My previous activities really helped a lot and are a driving for me.” Xinlong also commented, “My past activities were a very valuable time that I learned a lot from. I will work to impress more with my members as ALPHA DRIVE ONE.

Being complimented on his great improvements since “BOYS II PLANET,” Sanghyeon spoke about how much the group practiced. “We aren’t just saying we ran without stopping since the finale, but we really practiced every single day without a break. There are some days when the members even practiced on our own or took extra lessons when we felt they were necessary.” Geonwoo added, “We didn’t feel tired at all though while thinking of the support from fans who were waiting for us.”

Check out ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s debut music video for “FREAK ALARM” here!

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