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| Photo: WAKEONE / Photo by Kazumi Watanabe |
[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung] Group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALPHA DRIVE ONE) successfully wrapped up its first fan showcase in Japan.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (Rio, Junseo, Arno, Gunwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anshin, Sanghyun) held the event on March 13 at KT Zepp Yokohama to celebrate the release of their first mini-album, EUPHORIA. The group treated local fans to an unforgettable night.
Although the event took place before their official Japanese debut, approximately 1,000 fans packed the venue, creating an electric atmosphere. Cheers erupted at the opening and continued throughout the performance, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE answered with high-energy sets that thrilled the crowd.
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| Photo: WAKEONE / Photo by Kazumi Watanabe |
That night, the group delivered a varied set that included pre-release track “FORMULA,” title song “FREAK ALARM,” and album cut “Cinnamon Shake,” giving fans several up-close moments.
During the talk and game segments, the members charmed the audience with practiced Japanese greetings and lively fan service, creating memorable, intimate moments as they connected with fans. Their polished choreography and playful banter earned enthusiastic responses throughout the show.
The EUPHORIA release fan showcase in Japan drew strong interest despite taking place before their official debut there, underscoring ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s growing momentum on the global stage.
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| Photo: WAKEONE / Photo by Kazumi Watanabe |
Major Japanese sports outlets highlighted how roughly 1,000 fans packed the venue to cheer on the rookie K-pop group at their first showcase in Japan. Oricon News reported that ALPHA DRIVE ONE took the stage at their first official Japanese event to thunderous applause, capturing the heated atmosphere at the venue. Fuji TV’s Mezamashi Saturday also took note of the group’s activities.
With their mini-album EUPHORIA, ALPHA DRIVE ONE is drawing attention both at home and abroad, and they plan to expand their global activities following this Japan fan showcase.
Meanwhile, the group is set to appear today (March 14) at the 42nd Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2026 SPRING/SUMMER (TGC), Japan’s largest fashion festival, where they are expected to meet local fans and further cement their presence in the market.
[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung ent@stoo.com]
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