Project Alpha (; stylised in all caps) is a 2022 Thai reality competition show produced by GMMTV. It premiered on GMM25 and the show's YouTube channel on December 4, 2022, and aired on Sundays at 20:30 ICT.
Twenty eight contestants were selected for the show and were split into two categories in the first episode; Alpha and Beta. The show finale was broadcast live on March 5, 2023, with the announcement of the final lineup who would debut as LYKN.
Concept and format Project Alpha features an Alpha and Beta hierarchical framework, in which the four contestants with the best performances in the first episode are classified as Alpha, while the remaining contestants enter the Beta category.
At the start of the show, all participants are divided into four groups. The top performer in each group will be chosen as Alpha based on votes from the judges and the group members, with the condition that contestants cannot vote for themselves. Once Alpha and Beta have been determined, the four Alphas are assigned to the same group, while the Beta group will be split up into four groups to participate in the subsequent performance mission based on the pre-established topic and song. Audience voting begins throughout the performance preparation time.
Following each group's performance, the judges will select the best Beta group, and from that group, the best Beta performer (Best Beta) will be selected. The Best Beta will be given the option to challenge one of the Alphas in an attempt to win the throne, and the Alpha with the fewest votes will be obliged to engage in the battle. Two of the three contestants then will be chosen to become Alphas. The fate of the remaining Beta contestants will also be decided by audience voting using the show's elimination mechanism.
In the final episode, the scoring method changes, with the eight remaining Beta participants separated into two teams to compete against each other using a knockout format determined by the judges. The victorious team is immediately named the Best Beta, allowing them to fight against four Alpha entrants. Although the performance is performed in a group, the evaluation is thereafter done individually. Judges' evaluations make up half of the performance evaluation ratio, followed by guest judges' evaluations at 40% and audience votes at 10%.
Contestants Project Alpha was initially set to feature 28 participants. However, soon before the show began, one of the contestants (Fiat) withdrew for health reasons.
Color key: Final members of LYKN Eliminated in the final episode Eliminated in the fourth elimination round Eliminated in the third elimination round Eliminated in the second elimination round Eliminated in the first elimination round Left the show 28 contestantsJakrapatr Kaewpanpong(William / วิลเลี่ยม)Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha (Lego / เลโก้)Chayatorn Trairattanapradit(Tui / ตุ้ย)Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong(Hong / ฮง)Thanat Danjesda(Nut / นัท)Vendelbo Jakobsen(Nicky / นิกกี้)Suvijak Piyanopharoj(Keen / คีน)Wongphat Jiemvijid(Deaw / เดียว)Nattanon Tongsaeng(Fluke / ฟลุ๊ค)Ochiris Suwanacheep(Aungpao / อังเปา)Phassapong Boonvittayakul(Time / ไทม์)Intouch Chaipisittikul(Champ / แชมป์)Nitiphas Wiriyakunaporn(Music / มิวสิค)Chaiyatouch Suralertrungson(PeemPeem / ภีมภีม)Parintorn Pirom(Phat / ภัทร)Sorranan Suksawat(Otto / อ๊อตโต้)Peerakan Teawsuwan(Ashi / อชิ)Kridchayaan Attavipach(Prom / พร้อม)Sruj Kawekit p-nit(Kop / คอป)Suphakorn Jariyanantakul(Korn / กร)Natthapong Thonguthaisiri(Kenji / เคนจิ)Tanapon Hathaidachadusadee(Kade / เขตต์)Ganokpon Phakphien(Bigger / บิ๊กเกอร์)Pongpak Pimsarn(Boss / บอส)Kiratikarn Boonchu(Karn / กานต์)Patiphat Suwannatrai(Eark / เอิร์ก)Pakkawat Prasomsil(NewEarth / นิวเอิร์ธ)Natthakorn Na Ayuthaya(Fiat / เฟี๊ยต)
Missions Week 1: Searching for ALPHA In this round, the 27 contestants will be divided into four groups to perform individually in front of the judges and other contestants in their group. The judges and contestants later will vote to determine the Alpha, and contestants will be unable to vote for themselves.
Color key ALPHA BETA
Searching for ALPHA Group Contestant ID Contestant Song Original Artist Results BETA Group 1A24 Kridchayaan Attavipach (Prom) ห้ามทิ้ง Atom Chanakan BETA A19 Vendelbo Jakobsen (Nicky) So Hot Luke Ishikawa BETA A11 Kiratikarn Boonchu (Karn) ดวงเดือน Joey Phuwasit BETA A06 Wongphat Jiemvijid (Deaw) จากคนรักเก่า Aof Pongsak BETA A10 Tanapon Hathaidachadusadee (Kade) โรคประจำตัว Clash BETA A04 Pongpak Pimsarn (Boss) อยู่ได้ได้อยู่ (ineednoone) Tilly Birds BETA A27 Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong (William) ถ้าเราเจอกันอีก (Until Then) ALPHA BETA Group 2 A26 Chayatorn Trairattanapradit (Tui) แน่ใจไหม Nont Tanont BETA A21 Sorranan Suksawat (Otto) So What Matcha Mosimann BETA A13 Natthapong Thonguthaisiri (Kenji) L.O.V.E X3 Super Gang BETA A25 Phassapong Boonvittayakul (Time) อ้าว Atom Chanakan BETA A03 Ganokpon Phakphien (Bigger) ผมเป็นของคุณไปแล้ว Bie Sukrit BETA A08 Nattanon Tongsaeng (Fluke) แค่พี่น้อง (Status) Tilly Birds ALPHA A23 Parintorn Pirom (Phat) จังหวะหัวใจ Bie Sukrit BETA BETA Group 3 A18 Pakkawat Prasomsil (NewEarth) อยากได้อีกครั้ง Chin Chinawut BETA A20 Thanat Danjesda (Nut) คุณและคุณเท่านั้น Kangsom Tanatat ALPHA A02 Ochiris Suwanacheep (Aungpao) มองกี่ทีก็น่ารัก (Cute Cute) Nanon Korapat BETA A12 Suvijak Piyanopharoj (Keen) คนมันรัก Ice Sarunyu BETA A15 Suphakorn Jariyanantakul (Korn) ช่วงนี้ (Karma) Atom Chanakan BETA A01 Peerakan Teawsuwan (Ashi) อยากโดนเป็นเจ้าของ Ice Sarunyu BETA A05 Intouch Chaipisittikul (Champ) ซักกะนิด Tata Young BETA BETA Group 4 A09 Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (Hong) หมวยนี่คะ China Dolls BETA A22 Chaiyatouch Suralertrungson (PeemPeem) o.k.นะคะ Katreeya English BETA A16 Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha (Lego) อย่างนี้สิ (OUCH!) Hi-U ft. Pmpeem, Jay, Jung ALPHA A17 Nitiphas Wiriyakunaporn (Music) Wait a Minute Bie Sukrit BETA A07 Patiphat Suwannatrai (Eark) แฟนเธอ... (I Don't Like) Pam Pamiga ft. Hi-U BETA A14 Sruj Kawekit p-nit (Kop) จริงๆมันก็ดี (Drunk) Gena Desouza BETA
Week 2 & 3: Survival BETA – Viral Songs The second week provides an overview of the training environment and preparation of the 27 contestants rather than a competition.
In the third week, the 23 Beta participants will be divided into four groups to compete, with each group assigned a "viral song." The best-performing group will be chosen, and the best Beta competitor from that group will be named the Best Beta. The Best Beta will then be able to choose an Alpha to compete for the Alpha title, while the Alpha with the fewest viewer votes will be compelled to compete. For the two groups that do not advance to the next round, the seven contestants who receive the fewest votes from viewers at home will be eliminated and removed from the competition. The Alpha group will also have to perform the assigned viral song, but it will not be judged.
Color key Best Group; qualified to the next round Best Beta Qualified to the next round Eliminated from the show Alpha Viral Song Challenge Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant BETA V1 Money Honey F.Hero x UrboyTJ ft. Minnie A01 Ashi A02 Aungpao A05 Champ A09 Hong A25 Time A26 Tui BETA V2 เพื่อนเล่น ไม่เล่นเพื่อน (Just Being Friendly) Tilly Birds A06 Deaw A12 Keen A14 Kop A15 Korn A19 Nicky A24 Prom BETA V3 เกินต้าน (Too Cute) PiXXiE A03 Bigger A10 Kade A11 Karn A13 Kenji A17 Music A22 PeemPeem BETA V4 ซูลูปาก้า ตาปาเฮ้ themoonwillalwaysbewithme A04 Boss A07 Eark A18 NewEarth A21 Otto A23 Phat ALPHAปล่อยจอย (Ploi Joy) bamm A08 Fluke A16 Lego A20 Nut A27 William
Week 4: 1st Challenge ALPHA In this round, three contestants have to perform a full solo performance in order to compete for the Alpha seats. The contenders are: Best Beta, the best performer in the Survival BETA round, who earned the right to compete for the Alpha title. Alpha, who was chosen by Best Beta to compete for the Alpha position. Alpha, who receives the fewest votes from viewers at home that will be compelled to compete for the title of Alpha again.
Aside from the competition, there will be a special show featuring the top four contestants with the most votes.
1st Challenge ALPHA Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position ResultsA08 โต๊ะริม (melt) Nont Tanont FlukeALPHAA25 รักได้ป่าว Gavin. D ft. Pui, Varinz, Nonny9, Z Trip, Miteennn TimeBEST BETA A20 อยากมีแฟนแล้ว Lipta ft. Lazyloxy Nut ALPHAA26 แฟนเก่าคนโปรด (my fav ex)Slapkiss Tui SPECIAL SHOWTop 4 Most VotesA02AungpaoA05ChampA22PeemPeem
Week 5: Survival BETA – Swag Songs In this round, 16 Beta will be divided into four groups, with each group assigned a "swag song." Four contestants from bottom two groups who get the fewest votes from the viewers will be eliminated.
Color key Best Group; qualified to the next round Best Beta Qualified to the next round Eliminated from the show Alpha Swag Song Challenge Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant BETA S1 แฟนใหม่หน้าคุ้น Maiyarap ft. Milli A02 Aungpao A06 Deaw A17 Music A23 Phat BETA S2 หลอก NICECNX A01 Ashi A15 Korn A24 Prom A26 Tui BETA S3 เสือสิ้นลาย F.Hero Ft. P-Hot, YOUNGOHM, FYMME A09 Hong A12 Keen A19 Nicky A25 Time BETA S4 ทน Sprite x Guygeegee A05 Champ A14 Kop A21 Otto A22 PeemPeem ALPHAทรงอย่างแบด (Bad Boy) Paper Planes A08 Fluke A16 Lego A20 Nut A27 William
Special Guests – GMMTV Artists: Tawinan Anukoolprasert (Sea) Pawat Chittsawangdee (Ohm) Trai Nimtawat (Neo) Weerayut Chansook (Arm) Tachakorn Boonlupyanun (Godji)
Week 6: 2nd Challenge ALPHA Aside from the challenge, there is a special show from six contestants; two Alphas who did not participate in the challenge, two Betas with the highest votes, Beta selected by the judges, and Beta selected by the special guests from last week.
2nd Challenge ALPHA Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position ResultsA08 ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง Three Man Down FlukeALPHAA09 Mirror Mirror F.Hero x Milli ft. Changbin HongBEST BETA A16 ถามคำ (Question?) UrboyTJ Lego ALPHAA20 ซ้อมมีแฟน (trial) Kinkaworn x bamm Nut ALPHA SPECIAL SHOWA27WilliamA21Otto BETAA22PeemPeemA19Nicky BETAA06Deaw BETA
Special Guests – GMMTV Artists: Jumpol Adulkittiporn (Off) Atthaphan Phunsawat (Gun) Kanaphan Puitrakul (First) Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan (Khaotung) Jennie Panhan
Week 7: Survival BETA – Joh Songs In the seventh week, the remaining 12 Beta contestants are divided into three groups, with each group assigned a "joh song." Joh () is a Thai slang term to describe the fun and excitement of an activity, especially at parties or gatherings with music and dancing. Three contestants from the bottom group who get the fewest votes will be eliminated.
Color key Best Group; qualified to the next round Best Beta Qualified to the next round Eliminated from the show Alpha Joh Song Challenge Group Song Original Artist Contestant ID Contestant BETA J1 ชอบป่ะเนี่ย (Can I Call You Mine) Mai Davika A02 Aungpao A06 Deaw A09 Hong A12 Keen BETA J2 แฟนผมน่ารัก (CUTE) BOW MAYLADA feat. LIPTA A21 Otto A22 PeemPeem A23 Phat A26 Tui BETA J3 Fire Boy PP Krit A05 Champ A17 Music A19 Nicky A25 Time ALPHAGood Boy KJ A08 Fluke A16 Lego A20 Nut A27 William
Special Guests – GMMTV Artists: Pirapat Watthanasetsiri (Earth) Sahaphap Wongratch (Mix) Tipnaree Weerawatnodom (Namtan) Naravit Lertratkosum (Pond) Phuwin Tangsakyuen
Week 8: 3rd Challenge ALPHA Aside from the challenge, there is a special show from six contestants; two Alphas who did not participate in the challenge, two Betas with the highest votes, Beta selected by the judges, and Beta selected by the special guests from last week.
3rd Challenge ALPHA Contestant ID Song Original Artist Contestant Position ResultsA20 Kryptonite Pun NutALPHAA19 Stand by หล่อ New Country NickyBEST BETA A27 ลืมไปแล้วว่าลืมยังไง (Fade) Jeff Satur William ALPHAA16 พูดไม่คิด Season Five ft. F.Hero Lego ALPHA SPECIAL SHOWA20FlukeA26Tui BETAA05ChampA12Keen BETAA09Hong BETA
Special Guests – GMMTV Artists: Archen Aydin (Joong)