Alpha Drive One Makes US Debut at KCON LA as Second Mini Album Gets Official American Release

K-pop group Alpha Drive One performed at KCON LA 2025 over the weekend, marking their first-ever concert appearance on US soil, and they didn't show up empty-handed. Their management agency Wakeone confirmed that the group's second mini-album, UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST, will officially release in the United States on October 2.

The album arrives domestically in South Korea first, dropping on The 24th at 6 p.m. KST. Thematically, it sits squarely in coming-of-age territory: the record explores the growing pains of youth navigating prejudice and stigma, a thread that runs through the title track 'BORN DIRE' and shapes the album's emotional core.

Before taking the KCON stage, the group sat down with Fox 11's morning show 'Good Day LA' on the 14th (local time). They talked through what the KCON performance meant to them, walked through the meaning behind the album and title track, and highlighted the choreography points fans should watch for, a smart preview for audiences who may be meeting Alpha Drive One for the first time.

A full US schedule is in place beyond the stage. The group is set to appear in content with BuzzFeed and sit down for an Apple Music interview, rounding out what looks like a deliberately constructed North American introduction rather than a one-off festival slot.

For a group still building their international profile, the combination of a live debut, a localized album release, and media appearances across multiple platforms is a clear signal that their label is treating this US moment as a launch point, not just a stopover.