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ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Geonwoo Sues WAKEONE Over Contract
ALPHA DRIVE ONE member Geonwoo has sued his agency, WAKEONE, seeking a ruling on whether his exclusive contract is valid and on his status as an artist.
Geonwoo has been on hiatus from group activities since April.
He debuted in January as a member of ALPHA DRIVE ONE, a project group formed through “BOYS II PLANET.”
Before his hiatus, he faced criticism over reported behind-the-scenes remarks and conduct, including an alleged incident in which he complained about a staff member while his microphone was on.
The group has continued activities as a seven-member group during his absence.
WAKEONE says legal proceedings are ongoing and that it cannot comment on specific details, so the case’s next steps are not stated.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE member Geonwoo has filed a lawsuit against his agency, WAKEONE, over his contractual status.
The suit seeks a ruling on whether he remains an artist under his exclusive contract, according to Soompi.
Yonhap reported that the case seeks confirmation of his status as a group member and may be intended to support a return to activities.
Geonwoo has been on hiatus since April after controversy over alleged inappropriate remarks.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE has continued activities as a seven-member group.
- Who
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE member Geonwoo filed the lawsuit against agency WAKEONE.
- What
- He is seeking a court ruling on his contractual or artist status. Yonhap said the suit seeks confirmation that he remains a group member.
- When
- The lawsuit was reported on October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Yonhap reported that the suit may be intended to press for Geonwoo to resume activities.
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Geonwoo debuted as a member of ALPHA DRIVE ONE, according to Soompi.
Geonwoo halted his activities following controversy over alleged inappropriate remarks.
Reports said Geonwoo had filed a lawsuit against WAKEONE.
- Group
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE
- Agency
- WAKEONE
- Lawsuit reported
- October 25, 2026
- Hiatus began
- April 2026
- Group activities
- Seven-member lineup during Geonwoo’s hiatus
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