By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – K-Pop News
SEOUL — (January 14, 2026) — ALPHA DRIVE ONE is officially the breakout K-pop force of 2026. The eight-member boy group’s debut title track “FREAK ALARM” has surged past 26 million views in just 48 hours, transforming their arrival into one of the most explosive debuts the global K-pop industry has seen in years.
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Released on January 12, 2026, the cinematic music video immediately ignited massive international interest, clearing 9.5 million views within its first 17 hours before continuing its viral climb across YouTube, social platforms, and global fan communities.
At the same time, ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s debut mini-album EUPHORIA made industry history by selling over one million copies on its first day, placing the group among the rarest of K-pop acts to achieve that milestone with a debut release.
A New Era Begins with ‘FREAK ALARM’
Built on a foundation of explosive bass, razor-sharp percussion, and high-energy hip-hop choreography, “FREAK ALARM” delivers a powerful introduction to ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s identity. The song captures what the group calls their “awakened presence,” signaling the start of a bold new chapter in fourth-generation K-pop.
The track blends R&B textures with electronic dance rhythms and aggressive rap-driven verses, giving ALD1 a sound that feels both global and distinctly futuristic.
Music Video: A Symbolic Debut Journey
The “FREAK ALARM” music video plays like a short film. The members are seen navigating tense, shadow-filled environments, searching for something unknown before transitioning into synchronized choreography inside a collapsing structure.
The final scenes show the group breaking free into darkness, symbolizing their transformation from individual dreamers into a unified powerhouse — a visual metaphor for their journey into the K-pop spotlight.
Inside the EUPHORIA Mini-Album
The debut EP EUPHORIA expands ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s musical range with six tracks that showcase their versatility and ambition:
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FORMULA (Pre-Release Single)
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FREAK ALARM
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Raw Flame
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Chains
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Never Been 2 Heaven
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Cinnamon Shake
Together, the project captures the emotional highs of debut excitement while delivering sleek, performance-ready production designed for both global streaming and stage dominance.
Watch the Official Music Video
ALPHA DRIVE ONE – Artist Profile
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Artist: ALPHA DRIVE ONE
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Album: EUPHORIA
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Release Year: 2026
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Genres: K-Pop, R&B/Soul, Dance/Electronic
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Agency: WakeOne Entertainment
As ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “FREAK ALARM” continues to dominate charts and global fan feeds,JRL CHARTS K-Pop News will be tracking every milestone, comeback, and viral moment as the group’s historic rise unfolds.
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