After 11 weeks of intense competition, the journey on Boys II Planet has reached its finish line. The survival show concluded on September 25, 2025, with the announcement of the eight trainees who will form the new project boy group, Alpha Drive One (ALD1). The finale, broadcast live, revealed the winners based on a record-breaking 26.6 million votes from fans across the globe.
The group’s name was announced during the live broadcast, with host Kim Jaejoong explaining its meaning. He stated, โIt represents one official team with the drive, passion, and determination to become the very bestโ . Master Lim Hanbyul added praise for the name, hoping the group would “drive K-pop forward across the world” .
The Final ALD1 Lineup and Votes
The eight members were selected from the final 16 contestants. The winners, in official ranking order, are as follows :
- Lee Sang-won – 7,293,777 votes
- Zhou An Xin – 5,950,137 votes
- He Xin Long – 5,731,887 votes
- Kim Geon-woo – 4,854,331 votes
- Zhang Jia Hao – 4,238,175 votes
- Lee Leo – 4,147,134 votes
- Chung Sang-hyeon – 3,862,466 votes
- Kim Jun-seo – 3,856,677 votes
Lee Sang-won’s first-place finish grants him the center position in the group and a solo song on their debut album . The group is expected to promote for a contract period of five years .
Meet the Members of Alpha Drive One
Lee Sang-won, a 22-year-old South Korean trainee from GRID Entertainment, was a consistent favorite throughout the competition. He is a former member of the pre-debut group Trainee A, and a fan-cam of his “Whiplash” performance surpassed one million views on YouTube within a day .
Zhou An Xin, a 19-year-old Chinese artist signed with CHROMOSOME and Nouer Entertainment, maintained a strong position in second place for much of the show. He was previously a contestant on another audition program, Make Mate 1 .
He Xin Long is a 20-year-old Chinese rapper under NCC Entertainment and JYP Entertainment. He is already known to fans as a member of the group BOY STORY, which debuted in 2018. During the show, he went viral for a moment that made Planet Master San laugh .
Kim Geon-woo secured his spot as an independent trainee. The 22-year-old South Korean artist had trained for seven years with four different companies and was a consistent high-ranker on the show .
Zhang Jia Hao, a 23-year-old Chinese singer, is also signed with CHROMOSOME and Nouer Entertainment and was a contestant on Make Mate 1. He gained attention for his smooth dance moves during a “Chains” performance .
Lee Leo, a 23-year-old Korean-Australian trainee from GRID Entertainment, was part of the yet-to-debut duo Leo & Sangwon with fellow winner Lee Sang-won. He had previously debuted as a solo artist and was a member of BIGHIT’s pre-debut group Trainee A .
Chung Sang-hyeon, an 18-year-old South Korean rapper signed to WAKEONE, is the youngest member, or maknae, of the group. He gained popularity for his visual appeal and his cute, proficient English skills, having spent part of his childhood in the Philippines .
Kim Jun-seo, a 23-year-old South Korean performer from OUI Entertainment, is already an active idol as a member of the boy group WEi. He previously won another survival show, Under Nineteen, which led to his debut in the group 1THE9 .
Finale Highlights and Performances
The final episode featured the top 16 contestants divided into two teams for a last performance. The teams performed two new songs: “Brat Attitude,” an EDM hip-hop track, and “Never Been 2 Heaven,” a funky upbeat track .
The battle for the final spots in the lineup created suspense. The competition for the seventh and eighth positions was particularly dramatic, with cameras focusing on the anxious faces of trainees like Chung Sang-hyeon and Kim Jun-seo . Lee Sang-won made history by being the only trainee across the show’s seasons to maintain the number one position from the first episode to the last .
Online, the group’s name sparked mixed reactions, with some fans noting its similarity to the supermarket chain “Aldi” .
When Does ALD1 Debut?
According to multiple sources, Alpha Drive One is set to debut in early 2026 . The group’s official social media accounts have been opened, and fans can follow their preparations there . An Mnet official noted that specific details about the debut will be announced at a later time .
Mnet has already announced a new survival series spinning off from Boys II Planet. The show, titled PLANET C: HOME RACE, will feature the eliminated Chinese contestants and is scheduled to premiere in December 2025 . This will give another chance for C-group trainees to debut.
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