ALPHA DRIVE ONE

ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) member Kim Geonwoo is suspending group activities indefinitely following a predebut hot mic incident, according to his agency, WakeOne. WakeOne issued a formal apology on Wednesday in a statement addressing the incident. The agency expressed regret for its delayed public response and took full responsibility for failing to properly manage the artist's professional standards. The controversy centers on an incident at a video shoot prior to the group's debut. The agency said Kim used inappropriate language to express dissatisfaction, unaware that his microphone was on. "The relevant remark was not a criticism or personal attack directed at a specific person, and it came out in the form of muttering to himself," the agency said. "However, this was an inappropriate remark in any case. We once again deeply apologize to the staff on site who may have been offended. Also, we are sincerely sorry for causing concern among fans." Kim apologized directly to the production team immediately following the incident. WakeOne said it initially remained silent to avoid causing furth

Geonwoo of Alpha Drive One will put all activities on hold for the time being and reflect on his mistakes, his agency WakeOne Entertainment said Wednesday. The performer issued an apology through the company, saying he was sorry for disappointing fans with his immature behavior. Previously, rumors had circulated online that he had verbally abused a writer on a variety show. His management company underlined that it was a single incident before his debut, when he, unaware that his mic was on, exp

Alpha Drive One invited fans to its first fan concert tour, “Star Road,” announced Monday via agency WakeOne Entertainment. The eight-member act will kick it off in Incheon on June 12. After three shows in Korea, another three-date run will follow in Yokohama, Japan. On July 11, it will meet and greet fans in Hong Kong. The octet, formed through the audition show “Boyz 2 Planet,” debuted in January with the EP “Euphoria.” Earlier in March, it held a showcase in Tokyo and appeared in a Japanese t

Alpha Drive One is preparing for a May return, local media reported Wednesday. Agency WakeOne Entertainment confirmed that the group is preparing a new album, but said the exact timeline is yet to be finalized. The rookie boy band was formed through an audition show and debuted in January with “Euphoria.” The EP sold more than 1.44 million copies in the first week, the second most for a debut album from a group, and the fourth most for a debut album overall, in K-pop history. Last week, the grou