The Wait Is Over—Meet ALPHA DRIVE ONE
After weeks of fierce competition and fan anticipation, Mnet’s survival show BOYS II PLANET has crowned its final 8 debut members—and more importantly, their official group name: ALPHA DRIVE ONE (also stylized as ALD1). The announcement came during the show’s emotional finale, broadcast live across South Korea.
“Alpha Drive One”—What’s In a Name?
MC Kim Jaejoong, serving as the final episode’s Planet Master, teased the big reveal by saying, “I think there’s something just as important as who made the final cut.” With every trainee and fan on edge, he unveiled the name ALPHA DRIVE ONE—explaining that it represents “a team driven by goals, passion, and unstoppable momentum.”
In K-pop terms, that’s code for: fasten your seatbelts, this group’s aiming top shelf.
From Survival Show to Stardom
Formed from the top eight finalists of BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE now holds the torch as the program’s official debut team. Fans were quick to light up social platforms with support, circulating their striking new logo and hashtag combos like #ALPHADRIVEONE and #ALD1.
Jaejoong wrapped the announcement by urging viewers, “Please look forward to their journey of growth and breakthrough as BOYS II PLANET’s official group.” With the full blessing of the show’s master panel and a dedicated global fandom at their back, expectations are sky-high for this rookie powerhouse.
What’s Next for ALD1?
Though details on their debut album and concept haven’t dropped yet, fans are already speculating everything from futuristic racing aesthetics to hyper-charged dance breaks. With a name like ALPHA DRIVE ONE, we’re definitely not expecting ballads on bicycles.
Time will tell whether ALD1 can live up to their lightning-charged moniker—but one thing’s for sure: they’re not taking the slow lane.
