K-Pop’s Newest Powerhouse Arrives! 🚀 ALPHADRIVEONE Drops ‘EUPHORIA’ & Changes the Game!

As editors at Hello Korea, we’re always on the lookout for the next big wave in the global music scene, and today, a truly exhilarating debut has just crashed onto the K-Pop shores. The long-awaited rookie boy group, ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1), has officially made their grand entrance on January 12th, 2026, with their captivating 1st mini-album, ‘EUPHORIA’.

Composed of eight talented members – Rio, Junseo, Arno, Gunwoo, Sangwon, Shinlong, Ansin, and Sanghyun – ALPHADRIVEONE is set to deliver an unprecedented experience. Their debut album, ‘EUPHORIA’, masterfully encapsulates the thrilling moment when the individual journeys of these eight artists, each striving for their dreams, culminate into one cohesive, powerful team. It’s an ode to the emotional intensity and overwhelming joy of a new beginning, infused with ALPHADRIVEONE‘s unique energy and narrative.

The album features a diverse collection of six tracks, each designed to showcase the group’s versatile artistry and strong vocal presence:

• ✨ ‘FORMULA’: A pre-release track serving as a powerful ‘one-team’ declaration, capturing the essence of ALPHADRIVEONE forging their own unique path.
• 🚨 ‘FREAK ALARM’: The dynamic title track, vividly comparing ALPHADRIVEONE‘s unified and awakened presence to a striking ‘first alarm’.
• 🔥 ‘Raw Flame’: A track exploding with fierce bass energy and intricate, multi-layered development, embodying raw, passionate ambition.
• 🔗 ‘Chains’: Reinterpreted from the Mnet ‘Boys 2 Planet’ competition, this track delicately expresses the intertwining emotions and tension of love, reborn with the eight members’ distinct voices.
• 💫 ‘Never Been 2 Heaven’: Also a reinterpretation from ‘Boys 2 Planet’, this song takes on an expanded scale with ALPHADRIVEONE‘s fresh energy and aspirations.
• 💖 ‘Cinnamon Shake’: The final track, a heartwarming celebration of their debut alongside their dedicated fans, perfectly completing the album’s festive and euphoric ambiance.

The group’s name, ALPHADRIVEONE, is a powerful declaration in itself: ‘ALPHA‘ signifies their goal for excellence, ‘DRIVE‘ represents their passion and momentum, and ‘ONE‘ embodies their unity as a single, unstoppable team. Together, they pledge to deliver nothing less than “K-POP Catharsis” on stage, a bold ambition for the global music scene.

Even before their official debut, ALPHADRIVEONE had already garnered immense fan anticipation through a series of engaging activities and content. Their debut D-1 countdown live event on X (formerly Twitter) generated incredible buzz, attracting over 1 million cumulative viewers – a testament to the surging global interest. With all preparations meticulously complete, the world’s K-Pop fans are now keenly focused on the much-awaited official launch of this promising new group.

ALPHADRIVEONE‘s 1st mini-album, ‘EUPHORIA’, officially dropped at 6 PM KST on January 12th across all major music platforms. We highly recommend you dive in!

From a ‘Hidden Gem Traveler’ perspective, ALPHADRIVEONE‘s debut feels like unearthing a meticulously crafted treasure, poised to captivate audiences with their explosive synergy. Their ‘K-POP Catharsis’ promise isn’t just a slogan; it’s a mission statement that truly excites us.

As the first new group of 2026, ALPHADRIVEONE has certainly set the bar high, and we at Hello Korea can’t wait to see their journey unfold.

Editor: Jiyoon Lee ✈️