Netizens are expressing strong disappointment after the fan gifts prepared for a recent music show recording by ALPHA DRIVE ONE were revealed online.
On the day of a live music program recording, fans who attended the pre-recording were given a small appreciation gift from ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s team: one cup of coffee and two dumplings per person.
In K-pop culture, it is customary for idols to prepare thank-you gifts for fans who attend pre-recordings, recognizing the time and effort required. These gifts typically range from snack sets, drinks, and photocards to more premium items such as cosmetics or perfumes sponsored by brands especially for groups backed by large companies.
However, the simplicity and presentation of ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s fan gifts quickly became a topic of debate. While the items themselves were not unusual, many netizens criticized how hastily and carelessly they appeared to be prepared, arguing that the gesture lacked sincerity and respect toward fans.
- Now that the group has officially debuted, I don’t think this was the members’ idea. It clearly looks like the agency prepared it. CJ really has no sense.
- Is this a clearance sale for leftover stock?
- Fans helped sell a million albums and they get two mandu? I’d rather receive red bean buns or fish-shaped pastries.
- Honestly, it would’ve been better to give nothing. Are they joking?
- If this were a small agency idol, I’d feel bad and think they couldn’t afford more. But this is CJ. This is insanely cheap.
- Looks like something you’d get at a supermarket tasting booth.
- A bag of snacks would’ve been way better.
- Staff probably had to microwave each mandu one by one. Staff suffer, fans get insulted.
- Even free cafeteria meals look better than this.
- This is legendary in a bad way.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE is a rookie K-pop boy group formed through Mnet’s reality survival show Boys II Planet. Backed by CJ ENM, the group officially debuted after gaining early attention for their strong performance skills and rapidly growing fandom. Since their debut, ALPHA DRIVE ONE has been actively promoting on music shows and engaging with fans through pre-recordings and live events, positioning themselves as one of the notable new-generation idol groups emerging from large-scale survival programs.
As discussions spread across online communities, criticism appeared to be directed more toward the management company than the members themselves, with many suggesting the decision was made at the corporate level.
Sources: Theqoo
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