ALD1
The boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE made a powerful impression opening the stage at MMA 2025, proving its “mega rookie” status even before its official debut.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (Leo, Junseo, Arno, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Ansin, Sanghyeon) opened the ceremony “2025 MELON MUSIC AWARDS, MMA2025” on December 20, demonstrating overwhelming stage presence and confirming its “mega rookie” status prior to the release of their first album.
Before going on stage, ALPHA DRIVE ONE walked the red carpet for the first time at a ceremony, showcasing a navy suit look and striking visuals. ALPHA DRIVE ONE said: “We are grateful to be here before our real debut,” sharing its impressions on its first participation in MMA 2025. Regarding the preparation of their performance, they added: “The theme is flying, thank you for discovering it on stage,” showing the determination and ambition of a rookie aiming for the top of K-pop.
During the opening of MMA2025, ALPHA DRIVE ONE presented an arranged version of “Hola solar”, expressing takeoff and flight with the sunset in the background, symbolizing the members’ determination and departure before their debut. A grand and moving scene was realized thanks to ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s own energy, immediately capturing the audience’s attention.
Next, ALPHA DRIVE ONE continued with an intense performance of “Formula”, freely using lifts and the front stage, demonstrating the fatal presence of a “mega rookie” with a very high level of performance before its official debut.
Right after the performance, some lyrics from “Formula”, a pre-release track from the mini-album, trended in real time on X (formerly Twitter), showing the blazing global interest in ALPHA DRIVE ONE before their debut. In particular, the lyrics “making the way” reflect the eight members coming together to create their own formula, resonating with music fans worldwide.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who left a strong impression with a powerful pre-debut performance, continues to generate global excitement with the original Mnet Plus content “ALPHA DRIVE ONE let’s go” and the Mnet M2 show “ALPHA DRIVE ONE debut show [THE FIRST ALARM]”, both announced from December 23.
Furthermore, the curtain on its race to the top of global K-pop has been raised by ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who will make its official debut on January 12 at 18:00 KST with the mini-album “EUPHORIA”.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: MMA 2025
