Rookie boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) is building momentum ahead of their official debut, unveiling new content that offers a closer look at their first album and musical direction.
On December 22, ALPHA DRIVE ONE released three track moving posters through their official social media channels, revealing details of their debut mini album ‘EUPHORIA’. The posters confirmed that the album’s title track is ‘FREAK ALARM’, heightening anticipation for the group’s long awaited debut.
Tracklist and Visual Teasers
According to the newly released visuals, tracks one through three of EUPHORIA are titled ‘FORMULA,’ ‘FREAK ALARM,’ and ‘Raw Flame.’ Each moving poster pairs symbolic graphics with brief sound snippets, offering a preview of each track’s mood and reinforcing the album’s overarching concept.
The first track, ‘FORMULA,’ also serves as a pre-release song. It has already gained attention both in Korea and overseas, signaling ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s arrival even before their official debut. In its moving poster, a key engraved with the ALD1 logo appears, symbolizing the group’s unique “formula” and the opening of a new journey.
‘FREAK ALARM’ Signals the Moment of Debut
The title track ‘FREAK ALARM’ is presented through an arresting visual of a violently shaking alarm clock that finally stops at 1:12, a time that subtly references the group’s debut date. The intense beat featured in the teaser further amplifies expectations, hinting at a powerful and energetic sound that will define ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s debut identity.
The third track, ‘Raw Flame,’ is introduced through imagery of a rotating lamp that suddenly illuminates the darkness. Sharing its name with the previously released debut trailer, the song represents the ignition of long suppressed ambition and the group’s full throttle launch into the K-pop scene.
A World Built on Symbols and Emotion
Together, the three moving posters translate the album’s themes into symbolic objects, effectively showcasing ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s worldview and musical narrative. With one additional track moving poster scheduled for release on December 24, anticipation continues to build around the album’s complete tracklist.
Toward a Shared Dream
The mini album ‘EUPHORIA’ captures the moment when eight individual journeys converge into a single team. It reflects the emotional rush, excitement, and fulfillment felt at the starting line after a long period of preparation an experience ALPHA DRIVE ONE aims to express through their own energy and storytelling.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE will officially debut on January 12 with the release of their first mini album ‘EUPHORIA.’
Editor’s Insight
The successful launch of ALD1 is a testament to the “Survival Show” evolution. Formed through Mnet’s Boys II Planet, the group hit the ground running with a pre-built global fandom of 26.5 million voters. What makes their debut EUPHORIA so impactful in 2026 is the sheer pedigree of the members. With veteran energy from Junseo (formerly of WEi) and Xinlong (of Boy Story), alongside the long-awaited debut of Leo and Sangwon (formerly of Trainee A), ALD1 doesn’t feel like a rookie group—they feel like a seasoned “Avengers” squad.
The title track “FREAK ALARM” has become a 2026 anthem, specifically praised for its “metaphorical awakening” concept and aggressive, multi-layered bass production. However, it was the pre-release track “FORMULA” that initially set the tone, proving that their “one team” narrative was backed by elite synchronization.
The start of their journey hasn’t been without challenges; member Arno notably performed while recovering from a fracture, showing incredible grit by appearing at the showcase on crutches. As they move toward their first global tour later this year, ALPHA DRIVE ONE is living up to their name: striving for the Alpha (best), maintaining the Drive (passion), and remaining One (united). If EUPHORIA was the alarm, the K-pop industry is now officially wide awake.