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NCT WISH (엔시티 위시 ensiti wisi) is a six-member boy group under SM Entertainment and the sixth and final sub-unit of NCT. They debuted on February 21, 2024 through the SMTOWN Live 2024 : SMCU Palace@Tokyo, before releasing the single "Wish" on February 28, 2024 2024.
History
Pre-debut: NCT Universe : LASTART, "Hands Up", name reveal
On September 4, 2022, news reports revealed leaked documents and reports of SM Entertainment's upcoming schedule for the fourth quarter of 2022 in which the group was listed as NCT 140, which is the longitudinal coordinates of Tokyo.[1]
On November 30, 2022, Lee Soo Man revealed to CNBC that he is planning to create two new units, NCT Saudi and NCT Tokyo.[2]
On January 26, 2023, it was announced that SM will hold an audition in Japan for any male born between 2001 and 2008 to discover new NCT members and prepare for the launch of NCT Tokyo.[3] It was also reported that NCT Tokyo will debut in the first half of 2023.[4]
On February 24, 2023, SM confirmed that NCT Tokyo will make their debut in 2023 and will be the final expansion of NCT. With the unit's debut, NCT’s "infinite expansion" will come to an end as the label will focus on supporting the current members.[5]
On May 24, SM announced that two SMROOKIES will soon be announced as members of the group and other members will be chosen through a pre-debut reality show.[6] On June 28, SM Entertainment announced that Sion and Yushi, as part of SMROOKIES and NCT Tokyo.[7] On June 30, SM Entertainment revealed that a pre-debut reality show titled NCT Universe : LASTART will start airing on July 27 and will show the group formation process of the final NCT unit.[8] The first teaser was released on July 5.[9]
On September 7, during the 7th episode of NCT Universe : LASTART, Riku, Sakuya, Jaehee, Jungmin and Ryo were confirmed to be the debuting members and would be joining Sion and Yushi to form the NCT subunit. Additionally, it was announced that NCT NEW TEAM will be performing on the 2023 NCT Concert - NCT Nation : To The World.[10]
On October 2, SM Entertainment announced that Jungmin would be departing from the group and returning to be a trainee due to poor health conditions and concerns, and that the group would continue their activities with six current members.[11]
On October 7, it was announced that the group will release a Japanese pre-debut single "Hands Up" in the following day. Additionally, it was confirmed that the group will be debuting in 2024.[12]
On January 18, 2024, the group released a teaser for their upcoming debut, revealing the name of the unit to be as NCT WISH.[13]
2024: Debut with "Wish", "Songbird", "Dunk Shot", Steady
Through SM Entertainment's 3Q23 earning release, it was revealed that NCT WISH will release two singles, including a Japanese one, in early 2024.[14] On January 18, 2024, it was announced that the group will be debuting in February.[15] The following day, it was revealed that NCT WISH will be debuting on the SMTOWN Live 2024 : SMCU Palace@Tokyo stage on February 21. They will showcase their debut song "Wish", which will be released in both Korean and Japanese versions on February 28.[16]
On May 4, the group released a teaser for their second single album "Songbird", set to be released on June 26.[17]
On May 8, SM Entertainment announced that NCT WISH will releasd a mini album and a single in the third quarter of the year.[18] On August 27, it was reported that the group will pre-release a song in early September before coming back with an album later in the month. SM Entertainment later confirmed that NCT WISH is currently preparing for a comeback aiming for September.[19] On September 2, NCT WISH announced that they will pre-release "Dunk Shot" on September 9, before it's releasing their first mini album Steady on September 24.[20]
Members
| Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Korean | Japanese | ||
| Sion | 시온 | シオン | Leader, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 2023–present |
| Riku | 리쿠 | リク | Main Rapper, Lead Dancer | 2023-present |
| Yushi | 유우시 | ユウシ | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | 2023–present |
| Jaehee | 재희 | ジェヒ | Main Vocalist | 2023-present |
| Ryo | 료 | リョウ | Sub Vocalist | 2023-present |
| Sakuya | 사쿠야 | サクヤ | Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Maknae | 2023-present |
| Pre-debut | ||||
| Jungmin | 정민 | チョンミン | N/A | 2023 |
Discography
Korean
Mini albums
- Steady (2024)
Singles
Digital singles
- "Dunk Shot" (2024)
Japanese
Singles
Digital singles
- "Hands Up" (2023) (pre-debut)
Concerts
Tours
- NCT Universe : LASTART Pre-Debut Tour (2023) (pre-debut)
Concerts participation
- 2023 NCT Concert - NCT Nation : To The World|NCT Stadium Live - NCT Nation : To The World - in Japan (2023)
- SMTOWN Live 2024 : SMCU Palace@Tokyo (2024)
- KCON Japan 2024 (2024)[21]
- Ikonyx Concert 2024 (2024)[22]
- Music Core In Japan 2024 (2024)[23]
- Dream Concert World in Japan 2024 (2024)[24]
Fanmeetings
- NCT WISH : School of Wish (2024)
Filmography
Reality shows
- NCT Universe : LASTART (2023)
Trivia
Gallery
| To view the gallery of NCT WISH, please go here. |
External links
References
- ↑ Allkpop: Netizens excited over SM's new 'girl band' written on an alleged company report
- ↑ CNBC: South Korea’s SM Entertainment plans to set up its Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore
- ↑ (KR) Herald Pop: [단독]SM, NCT 도쿄 론칭 본격 가동..新멤버 日오디션 개최
- ↑ (KR) The Bell: [엔터테인먼트 2023]SM, 풍부한 IP 라인업…수익구조 고도화
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: SM Entertainment Outlines SM 3.0 Plans Including Artist Releases And Tours For 2023, The End Of NCT’s Expansion, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: SM Announces Plans For Sungchan And Shotaro’s New Boy Group, New NCT Team, And New Girl Group
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: SM Entertainment Introduces 2 SM Rookies To Join NCT’s New Team
- ↑ Soompi: NCT Announces Reality Show “NCT Universe : LASTART” For Formation Of New Team
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: SM’s New Survival Show “NCT Universe : LASTART” Unveils 1st Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: “NCT Universe : LASTART” Announces Final 7 Members Who Will Debut In NCT
- ↑ Soompi: NCT NEW TEAM Announces Jungmin's Departure From Group
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: NCT NEW TEAM, 오늘(7일) 日 프리 데뷔 싱글 ‘Hands Up’ 발매
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: NCT WISH Announces Unit Name + Drops 1st Debut Teasers
- ↑ SM Entertainment Earning Release 3Q23
- ↑ (KR) Segye Ilbo: NCT 마지막 팀 'NCT 위시', 2월 한·일 동시 데뷔…"무한확장 종료"
- ↑ (KR) Ten Asia: NCT WISH, 데뷔 스케일 엄청나네…2월 21일 日 도쿄돔서 출사표
- ↑ @NCT_OFFICIAL_JP on Twitter (May 4, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: SM Entertainment Announces Comeback Plans For 2nd And 3rd Quarter Of 2024
- ↑ Soompi: NCT WISH Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For September Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: NCT WISH Announces Dates For Comeback And Pre-Release Track With Colorful 1st Teasers
- ↑ Soompi: KCON Japan 2024 Announces 1st Lineup
- ↑ @ikonyx_live on Twitter (March 21, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: "Music Core In Japan" Announces Performer Lineup
- ↑ @DCWJ2024 on X (July 5, 2024)
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: '한류 개척' 보아, 'NCT 위시' 프로듀서…韓·日 동시공략 최적임자
| |
|---|---|
| Sion • Riku • Yushi • Jaehee • Ryo • Sakuya | |
| Studio albums | Wishful |
| Extended plays | Steady |
| Single albums | "Wish" • "Songbird" |
| Digital singles | "Hands Up" • "Dunk Shot" |
| Agency | SM Entertainment |