ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Geonwoo Sues WAKEONE Over Contract Status as Agency Addresses Group’s Future

ALPHA DRIVE ONE member Geonwoo has filed a lawsuit against his agency, WAKEONE, seeking a court ruling concerning the validity of his exclusive contract and his contractual status as an artist.

The legal action was first reported by Ilgan Sports on October 25. WAKEONE initially acknowledged the ongoing proceedings but declined to provide specific details.

Later that day, the agency released a more extensive statement explaining that discussions about Geonwoo’s future activities had been underway before disagreements led to legal action.

According to WAKEONE, the company had been preparing various plans, including specific schedules and content, while discussing the direction of Geonwoo’s return to entertainment activities. However, differences between the two sides prevented an agreement.

The agency apologized to fans for the uncertainty and said it would respond to the legal proceedings through established procedures. It also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified claims about the situation.

ALPHA DRIVE ONE will continue its scheduled activities with seven members.

WAKEONE confirmed that it intends to support the seven currently active members and ensure that their planned music and performance activities proceed without disruption.

The agency also said it would maintain communication with Geonwoo regarding his future career.

Geonwoo has been on hiatus since April, following controversy surrounding inappropriate remarks made during a pre-debut filming session. ALPHA DRIVE ONE, which debuted in January 2026, has continued promoting with seven members during his absence.

The lawsuit introduces a new legal dimension to his prolonged hiatus, but Geonwoo’s future participation in the group remains unresolved.

Neither a termination of his contract nor a permanent departure from ALPHA DRIVE ONE has been confirmed. No court ruling has been announced.