Alpha Drive One (ALD1), the rising global K-pop sensation featuring members Leo, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Shinryong, Anshin, and Sanghyeon, launches its debut mini-album EUPHORIA with title track FREAK ALARM. Released on January 12, the album surges across music platforms, music shows, and charts, securing first places and positioning the group as a top rookie contender for 2026.
Debut Album Breaks Records
The group dominates four major music shows with hits like FORMULA, FREAK ALARM, and Cinnamon Shake, appearing on platforms such as MBC M, MBC every1’s Show! Champion, Mnet’s M Countdown, KBS2’s Music Bank, MBC’s Show! Music Core, and SBS’s Inkigayo. Members Leo, Junseo, and Sangwon leverage their prior experience as special MCs to amplify performances and build fan momentum.
Debwi’s EUPHORIA achieves remarkable sales, surpassing 1.44 million copies in its first week—the second-highest for any K-pop rookie debut album. Within nine years, it claims first place across three music shows, a rare feat for newcomers.
Global Chart Conquest
EUPHORIA climbs to the top of Melon TOP100 post-release and ranks in the top 5 on worldwide iTunes charts across 18 regions, including Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, the US, and Russia. It also secures No. 1 on China’s QQ Music Digital Album Chart, combined No. 1 on Japan’s Oricon charts, and top spots on aggregated rankings.
Title track FREAK ALARM hits No. 1 on Melon HOT100 (as of January 30), Bugs real-time charts, Rakuten Music real-time rankings, iTunes K-pop Top Songs, and AWA Music Group Streaming Charts. Strong international chart performances on major platforms underscore its broad appeal.
Path to 2026 Dominance
With explosive domestic and global momentum, Alpha Drive One solidifies its dual presence in music shows, albums, and digital charts. The group anticipates engaging global fans through dynamic content, cementing its status as a leading K-pop force in 2026.
