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NCT WISH

NCT WISH (엔시티 위시) is the sixth and final sub-unit of SM Entertainment's expansive NCT universe. Based in Tokyo and comprising six members, the group debuted on February 28, 2024, with the single "Wish," released simultaneously in Japanese and Korean. Produced by BoA until her departure from SM in 2025, NCT WISH blends J-pop brightness with K-pop precision across a sound that leans youthful and melodic. Formed through the 2023 survival show NCT Universe: Lastart, the unit brought together Korean and Japanese trainees under one roof. Before the official debut, the group built momentum with a 28-show pre-debut tour across 10 Japanese cities and the single "Hands Up." Their debut single "Wish" earned them a music show win on The Show just 21 days after release. The group followed up with Japanese single "Songbird" in June 2024, then pivoted to Korean promotions with their first mini album Steady in October 2024 and Japanese full album Wishful in November 2024. Their trajectory has been rapid: fan meetings across five cities sold out in minutes, and their presence at GirlsAward 2024 cemented their crossover appeal. NCT WISH occupies a unique position as a bridge between SM's Korean and Japanese operations, with dual-language releases and promotion strategies that keep them active on both sides of the Sea of Japan.

8 articles11 creditsDebut: February 28, 2024Multinational

Members

SakuyaLead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist

RyoSub-Vocalist

JaeheeMain Vocalist

RikuMain Rapper

SionLeader, Lead Vocalist

YushiMain Dancer

Gallery

Discography

2026

Ode To LoveAlbum

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2026

WishlistEP

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2025

PoppopEP

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2025

COLORMini Album

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2024

WishfulAlbum

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2024

SteadyMini Album

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2024

SongbirdSingle

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2024

WishSingle

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2023

Hands UpSingle

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Brand Partnerships

2026

Wish DollCampaign

Design CollaborationNCT WISH Seven-Eleven Korea

Other Credits

2026

Music Bank in BarcelonaConcert

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Fans Also Ask

Who are the members of NCT WISH?

NCT WISH has six members: Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo, and Sakuya. The group is the sixth and final sub-unit of NCT, formed through the 2023 survival show NCT Universe: Lastart. All six members promote primarily in Japan under SM Entertainment and Avex Trax.

When did NCT WISH debut?

NCT WISH performed their debut at the SMTOWN Live 2024: SMCU Palace@Tokyo event on February 21, 2024, then released their official debut single Wish on February 28, 2024 in both Korean and Japanese versions. A pre-debut single, Hands Up, was released October 8, 2023 under the temporary name NCT New Team.

What does the name NCT WISH mean?

NCT WISH combines the NCT acronym (Neo Culture Technology) with the word Wish, drawn from the phrase WISH for Our WISH. The name represents the group’s goal to support everyone’s wishes and make them come true through music and genuine connection with fans.

What is NCT WISH’s latest album?

NCT WISH released their third mini album COLOR on September 1, 2025. Their discography also includes the mini albums Ode To Love and Wishlist, both from 2024. In January 2025, the group contributed a remake of Super Junior’s Miracle to SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary project.

Is NCT WISH a Japanese or Korean group?

NCT WISH is a Japanese-Korean boy group produced jointly by SM Entertainment and Avex Trax. Based in Tokyo, the group promotes primarily in Japan with both J-pop and K-pop releases. Its members include both Korean and Japanese trainees, reflecting SM’s long-standing strategy of building internationally active NCT sub-units.

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