WAKEONE artists izna and ALPHA DRIVE ONE have signed a partnership with the prominent US music label 'REPUBLIC Collective,' launching a full-scale global expansion.

This partnership was established in high regard of the achievements, growth potential, and authentic energy of the two groups, which were formed through global fan voting. REPUBLIC Collective is a leading global label with a powerful global network and a lineup of top-tier artists.

On the 8th, izna released their 3rd mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO,' continuing their successful comeback streak by showcasing their unique performance with the title track 'METRONOME.' Selected as a '2025 K-Pop Rookie to Watch' by the American Grammy.com just two months after their debut, izna has proven their presence by receiving positive reviews from prominent foreign media outlets such as Italy's Panorama and the UK's NME. Additionally, they have surpassed 500 million cumulative views on their official YouTube channel and 400 million streams on YouTube Music. Beyond music, they are active as global icons in various fields, including drama OSTs, MCing, and modeling for fashion and beauty brands.

ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who debuted on January 12 of this year, recorded 1.44 million copies in first-week sales with their debut album, the 1st mini-album 'EUPHORIA,' ranking second in history for the highest first-week sales for a debut K-pop artist. The album achieved significant results by ranking 7th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and entering the Top 5 in 18 regions worldwide. ALPHA DRIVE ONE, who proved their global potential by receiving focused coverage from foreign media such as Forbes and Vogue Latin America, released their prologue single 'No School Tomorrow' on May 26 and has been actively promoting. From the early stages of their debut, they plan to expand their activities onto the world stage by partnering with an American label.

A WAKEONE official stated, "We are delighted to be with REPUBLIC Collective at this crucial time when the global expansion of izna and ALPHA DRIVE ONE is beginning in earnest." They added, "Through close cooperation in the future, we will carry out comprehensive activities to expand the artists' influence on the global stage."

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