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NCT WISH

엔시티 위시

Gen 5 Group · Male Debuted 2024 Active

The fourth and final fixed unit of NCT, active in both Korea and Japan. It is a six-member group of two Korean and four Japanese members.

Photo: 아이도루러브 (blog.naver.com/idollove89), CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Basic info

Debut
February 21, 2024 · Debut song WISH
Debut agency
SM Entertainment
Years active
2024–
Meaning of the Name
The name adds 'WISH' to NCT. As the slogan 'WISH for Our WISH' suggests, it means cheering on everyone's wishes and dreams through music.
Generation
5th Gen (2023–)
Number of members
6 members

Group Story

Preparing a Tokyo-based NCT unit, SM selected members through the 2023 survival show 'NCT Universe: LASTART'. In October that year it released the pre-debut single 'Hands Up'.

First performed the debut song 'WISH' at a Tokyo concert on February 21, 2024, and officially debuted on February 28 with Korean and Japanese versions. With a bright, refreshing boyish concept, the group is active in both Korea and Japan.

Won their first music show No. 1 just 21 days after debut. In 2025 they quickly established themselves, winning Best New Artist at the Golden Disc Awards and a Bonsang at the Seoul Music Awards.

Released the 1st Korean full album 'Ode to Love' in April 2026.

Members

Stage nameReal nameBirthdayPosition
Sion 시온 오시온May 11, 2002Leader
Riku 리쿠 마에다 리쿠June 28, 2003
Yushi 유우시 토쿠노 유우시April 5, 2004
Jaehee 재희 김대영June 21, 2005
Ryo 료 히로세 료August 4, 2007
Sakuya 사쿠야 후지나가 사쿠야November 18, 2007Maknae

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Signature songs

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Key releases

  1. 2024.02 WISH1st single album
    Debut album, released simultaneously in Korea and Japan
  2. 2024.07 Songbird2nd single album
  3. 2024.09 Steady1st mini album
  4. 2024.11 WISHFUL1st Japanese studio album
  5. 2025.04 poppop2nd mini album
  6. 2025.09 COLOR3rd mini album
  7. 2026.04 Ode to Love1st studio album

Major awards

  • 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards IS Rising Star Award
  • 2025 Golden Disc Awards Rookie of the Year
  • 2025 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang · Best Group
  • 2025 D Awards Rookie of the Year

Key records and stories

  • Members were chosen through the survival show 'NCT Universe: LASTART'.
  • Held the debut stage at a Tokyo concert on February 21, 2024; the single 'WISH' was released in Korea and Japan on February 28.
  • Won the Rookie of the Year award at the 2025 Golden Disc Awards.
  • Announced as NCT's last fixed unit.
  • They performed on stage in Tokyo before releasing any music, so their official debut date is February 21, 2024.
  • In 2024, sang 'Make You Shine,' the ending theme of the Korean version of 'Pokémon Horizons: The Series.'
  • Their first fan meeting tour, 'SCHOOL of WISH', visited several cities in 2024 and was very well received.