Rookie idol group ALPHA DRIVE ONE made headlines by simultaneously winning both the New Artist Award and Main Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards held on December 20th at Inspire Arena in Incheon. This is a rare achievement for a new group to win both awards together, proving their remarkable growth in just a short period since debut. Leader Rio expressed confident aspirations during the awards ceremony, stating the group aims to be remembered as 'the representative rookie of the year' and 'a team running towards the top of K-POP,' while expressing gratitude to their fanbase 'ALLYZ'. On stage, ALPHA DRIVE ONE performed a newly arranged string band version of 'FREAK ALARM' and delivered the track 'OMG!', showcasing their versatility between powerful and refreshing energy that captivated the audience. Remarkably, this achievement came just about five months after their debut. ALPHA DRIVE ONE had previously won the New Artist Award and Main Award at the 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026, bringing their total award count to four.