“Bro, are we serious…”
Boys II Planet (also known as Boys Planet II) has sparked criticism with the announcement of the debut group’s name.
Over the years, there has been some iconic and controversial name reveals, with names like Kep1er and ZEROBASEONE, gaining mixed reactions.
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Before the final happened, there was ridicule after the rumored name was ALD1.
ALD1 debut concept pic.twitter.com/6yfjD6S1w3
— maddie #GiveKaiwenAGun (@kaiwennnct) September 15, 2025
On September 25, the final of Boys II Planet was aired, and it was confirmed that the rumors were true with the name ALD1 meaning Alpha Drive One.
Netizens couldn’t help but laugh and criticize the name.
THE GROUP NAME IS ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) MNET YOURE KILLING MEJHDJEDFDJEDJJDE pic.twitter.com/omZ9fK7r8h
— 🏮 (@acebopeuls) September 25, 2025
we hated alpha and ald1 and they made it both pic.twitter.com/m8EOHToL6j
— rae (@leowonpill) September 25, 2025
alpha drive one… ALD1… bro are we serious rn pic.twitter.com/vuLzK6DrKV
— safa pl☆y the beat ! (@dollysaf) September 25, 2025
In particular, most fans found it funny due to the similarities to the shop Aldi.
congrats to the new ald1 employees I guess pic.twitter.com/Qi8Z2liDJO
— jess™ 🫧 (@plinys) September 25, 2025
Boys planet 2 debut group name ALD1 and their fans name gonna be cashier😭 pic.twitter.com/mKNwNhmuuH
— 𝐴𝑒𝑟𝑎 (@addicted4bbh) September 25, 2025
“anyeonghaseo ALD1 imnida” pic.twitter.com/YpIVOnj31T
— T 🎀#thankyouhengyu #thankyouhaneum (@b2planetedits) September 14, 2025
Group name: ALD1
Logo reveal: pic.twitter.com/io90Mn65B8— Zen (@sngw0n1st) September 25, 2025
Following the announcement, the motion logo was also shared.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원) Official Logo Motion
🏎️https://t.co/inly3Pjduo#ALPHADRIVEONE #ALD1#알파드라이브원 pic.twitter.com/5W3j8C9QYU
— Mnet I BOYS PLANET (@_mnetboysplanet) September 25, 2025
The final is currently airing on Mnet.
Source: www.koreaboo.com