ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1), the eight-member global boy group born from Mnet’s “BOYS II PLANET,” has confirmed two big fandom milestones: Leo has been appointed team leader, and the group’s official fan club name is ALLYZ—a stylized nod to “allies,” emphasizing fans as partners standing with the team. The news was shared via a live broadcast and amplified across media and socials.
What “ALLYZ” Stands For
According to the announcement, ALLYZ symbolizes unity, loyalty, and the group’s intent to stay connected with supporters as they accelerate toward debut. It frames the fandom as an essential “drive unit” beside ALD1—fitting for a team whose name combines ALPHA (aiming for the top), DRIVE (ambition), and ONE (moving as one).
Why Leo As Leader Matters
Leo’s appointment gives ALD1 a clear on-stage anchor during the crucial pre-debut phase—setting tempo in rehearsals, consolidating team voice in content, and fronting fan interactions under the new ALLYZ banner. Leadership clarity this early often correlates with tighter performance identity and smoother promo cycles.
The Road To ALD1: A Fan-Powered Formation
ALD1 emerged from a high-engagement finale where fans cast ~26.6 million votes across 223 countries/regions—one of the most globally voted outcomes in Mnet survival history. That momentum has carried into socials, with rapid follower growth and strong content traction.
Final lineup (8): Kim Junseo, Zhang Jiahao (Arno), Lee Leo, Kim Geonwoo, Lee Sangwon, He Xinlong, Zhou Anxin, and Chung Sanghyeon. The group is preparing activities ahead of an early-2026 debut window under WAKEONE.
What’s Next For ALLYZ
Media reports hint that ALD1 is gearing up for their first major live stage on a blue-chip year-end platform, which would put ALLYZ in the spotlight fast and test the group’s performance-first identity forged on the show. Expect choreography-driven stages and short-form-optimized arrangements to dominate early rollouts.
Why The Fandom Reveal Is Smart Timing
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Community lock-in: Naming ALLYZ before debut channels casual viewers into a cohesive fan identity ahead of pre-orders and membership drives.
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Merch & membership runway: Early branding enables synchronized drops (light sticks, welcome kits) and structured fan missions across global platforms.
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Narrative focus: With Leo as spokesman, ALD1 can streamline messaging across Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Weibo as content volume ramps up. i
Quick Facts (Bookmark This)
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Group: ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) — WAKEONE
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Origin: Mnet “BOYS II PLANET”
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Leader: Leo
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Fandom name: ALLYZ
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Members (8): Junseo, Arno (Zhang Jiahao), Leo, Geonwoo, Sangwon, Xinlong, Anxin, Sanghyeon
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Debut window: Early 2026 (pre-debut promotions ongoing)
