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ALPHA DRIVE ONE Makes Japan TV Variety Debut on 'M:ZINE'

Published 2026.04.04

By Cely Editor

ALPHA DRIVE ONE Makes Japan TV Variety Debut on 'M:ZINE'

ALPHA DRIVE ONE, an eight-member boy group expanding into the global K-POP market, made their Japan television variety show debut on TV Asahi's music variety program 'M:ZINE' as April's featured artist. The group, consisting of members Rio, Junser, Arno, Gunwoo, Sangwon, Shinlong, Anshin, and Sanghyun, appeared across multiple episodes throughout April, leaving a strong impression on local viewers. 'M:ZINE' is a music variety show where fans ask artists direct questions and engage in candid conversations. Despite their first Japanese variety appearance, ALPHA DRIVE ONE demonstrated active reactions and stable entertainment skills, leading the studio atmosphere. During the broadcast, the members shared behind-the-scenes stories from Mnet's 'Boys Planet' production, showcased individual character impressions and team chemistry through impressions, and even taught MC Wakai Hiroto the choreography to their debut mini-album 'EUPHORIA' title track 'FREAK ALARM,' combining talk and performance elements. Beyond their variety appearance, the group held a Japanese fan showcase for direct fan interaction and announced a fan concert tour '2026 ALPHA DRIVE ONE FAN-CON TOUR [STAR ROAD] in YOKOHAMA' scheduled for June 26-28 at Yokohama PIA Arena MM. This series of activities demonstrates ALPHA DRIVE ONE's aggressive entry into the Japanese market and expansion strategy for global fanbase as a rookie boy group.