Netizens are expressing strong disappointment after fan gifts prepared for a recent music show taping by ALPHA DRIVE ONE were revealed online.
On the day of recording a live music program, fans who attended the pre-recording received a small gift of appreciation from the ALPHA DRIVE ONE team: a 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, acknowledging the time and effort required. These gifts typically range from sets of snacks, drinks and photo cards to more premium items such as brand-sponsored cosmetics or perfumes especially for groups backed by large companies.
However, the simplicity and presentation of gifts for ALPHA DRIVE ONE fans quickly became a topic of debate. While the articles themselves were not unusual, many netizens criticized the hastiness and carelessness with which they appeared to have been prepared, claiming that the gesture lacked sincerity and respect towards fans.
- Now that the group has officially debuted, I don’t think this was the members’ idea. It clearly seems like the agency set it up. CJ really makes no sense.
- Is this a fire sale for remaining stock?
- Fans helped sell a million albums and they get two mandu? I prefer to receive red bean sandwiches or fish-shaped pastries.
- Honestly it would have been better not to give anything. Are they joking?
- If this was the idol of a small agency, I would feel bad and think they couldn’t afford more. But this is CJ. This is insanely cheap.
- It looks like something you might find in a supermarket tasting booth.
- A bag of snacks would have been much better.
- The staff probably had to microwave each mandu one by one. The staff suffer, the fans are insulted.
- Even the free cafeteria meals seem better than this.
- This is legendary in a bad way.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE is a rookie K-pop boy group formed through Mnet’s survival reality show Boys II Planet. Supported by CJ ENM, the group officially debuted after attracting attention for its strong performance skills and rapidly growing fandom. Since their debut, ALPHA DRIVE ONE has actively promoted music shows and interacted 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 through online communities, criticism appeared to be directed more at the management company than at the members themselves, with many suggesting the decision was made at the company level.
Sources: Theqoo
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