The Final Showtime: Who Made the Cut?
After weeks of nail-biting performances and global fan votes, Mnet’s survival show BOYS II PLANET wrapped its finale on May 25. The outcome? A brand new K-pop boy group officially named ALPHA DRIVE ONE. The final episode featured Jaejoong as the special MC—aka the ‘final Planet Master’—who delivered the long-anticipated rankings.
The Top 8 Debut Members
Lee Sangwon clinched first place, maintaining his lead and securing the center position. In second was Zhou Anxin, standing strong with consistent support. Chinese trainee He Xinlong surprised many by jumping from sixth to third place.
- 1st: Lee Sangwon (22) – Team K
- 2nd: Zhou Anxin (18) – Team C
- 3rd: He Xinlong (20) – Team C
- 4th: Kim Geonwoo (22) – Team K
- 5th: Jiang Zhiyao (22) – Team C
- 6th: Lee Lio (22) – Team K
- 7th: Jung Sanghyun (17) – Team K
- 8th: Kim Junseo (23) – Team K
Out of the final eight, five hail from Team K (Korean trainees) and three from Team C (Chinese trainees), highlighting the show’s vision of global representation in K-pop’s next generation.
Ready to Ignite: What’s Next for ALPHA DRIVE ONE?
Now officially formed, ALPHA DRIVE ONE is expected to debut soon with a concept that blends power, style, and futuristic visuals—just like their name suggests. The group’s title hints at leading the next wave of K-pop like speed racers in the Hallyu fast lane. With fandoms forming already and social media lighting up, their debut is one of the most anticipated launches this year.
Global Fans React
Fan reactions poured in across X (formerly Twitter) as the rankings were announced. “Lee Sangwon was born to be on stage. First place was meant to be!” wrote one user. Another commented, “I cried when He Xinlong made third—he deserves the spotlight!”
With a multilingual lineup and strong performance chops, ALPHA DRIVE ONE could be the next breakout rookie group, right out of the Mnet universe.
Final Thoughts
From trainee uncertainty to debut glory, the journey of these eight idols is just beginning. Will ALPHA DRIVE ONE live up to the massive buzz? Or better yet, drive the next chapter of K-pop globally? Buckle up, because their ride is just getting started.
