NCT WISH Members Profile 2026: Ages, Profiles & Facts
NCT WISH is a six-member group under SM Entertainment, made up of Korean members Sion and Jaehee and Japanese members Riku, Yushi, Ryo and Sakuya. The group was created through the pre-debut reality show NCT Universe: LASTART and officially carries NCT’s “WISH for Our WISH” concept, centered on supporting hopes and dreams through music.
The current lineup is Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo and Sakuya. The group has released Korean and Japanese singles, mini albums and, in April 2026, its first full-length album Ode to Love. As of September 19, 2026, NCT WISH is also preparing its fourth mini album I SPY, scheduled for October 12, 2026.
NCT WISH Members at a Glance
| Member | Birthday | Age on Sep. 19, 2026 | Nationality | Publicly listed role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sion | May 11, 2002 | 24 | Korean | Leader, Lead Vocalist |
| Riku | June 28, 2003 | 23 | Japanese | Main Rapper |
| Yushi | April 5, 2004 | 22 | Japanese | Main Dancer |
| Jaehee | June 21, 2005 | 21 | Korean | Main Vocalist |
| Ryo | August 4, 2007 | 19 | Japanese | Sub-Vocalist |
| Sakuya | November 18, 2007 | 18 | Japanese | Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae |
The public birth dates and listed member roles above are cross-checked against current K-pop profile databases; KProfiles notes that the listed positions are based on NCT WISH’s publicly listed Melon profile, while Kpopping’s current group profile reports the same core lineup and birthdays.
NCT WISH Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Group Name | NCT WISH |
| Korean Name | NCT 위시 |
| Agency | SM Entertainment |
| Origin | South Korea / Japan |
| Debut | February 21, 2024* |
| Debut Song | “WISH” |
| Members | 6 |
| Fandom | NCTzen; official fanclub branding includes NCTzen WISH |
| Genre | K-pop, pop and dance-oriented music |
| Active Years | 2024–present |
| Current Status | Active |
| Group Concept | “WISH for Our WISH” |
| Official Group Color | Not separately confirmed on the current official NCT profile |
*There is an important date distinction. The current official NCT Japan profile lists February 21, 2024 as NCT WISH’s simultaneous Japan-Korea debut, while the official Japanese discography records February 28, 2024 as the release date of the Japan debut single “WISH.” So, February 21 is used here as the debut date, and February 28 as the debut single’s release date.
KProfiles lists NCTzen and Pearl Neo Champagne as the fandom name and color, but the current official NCT profile does not separately publish a group-color specification, so the color is not treated here as an independently confirmed official fact.
Table of Contents
Who Is NCT WISH?
NCT WISH is the six-member NCT team formed through NCT Universe: LASTART, a 2023 reality program that was designed to create a new NCT unit. Sion and Yushi had been introduced as future NCT members before the program began, while the remaining members were selected through the show.
SM Entertainment presented NCT WISH as the final chapter of NCT’s long-running expansion concept. The group has a distinctive Korea-Japan identity: four members are Japanese and two are Korean, allowing the team to promote extensively in both markets.
Their early music established a bright, energetic image. The debut track “WISH” was described by Soompi as an old-school hip-hop-influenced medium-tempo dance track, while later releases such as “Steady,” “poppop,” and “Ode to Love” showed the group moving through different shades of pop, dance and more emotional material.
Commercially, NCT WISH moved quickly. Steady set a new first-week sales record for the group in 2024, poppop became their first million-selling album in 2025, COLOR earned an official Circle million certification, and Ode to Love crossed 1.28 million Hanteo sales in its first day.
NCT WISH Group History
Formation Through NCT Universe: LASTART
NCT WISH began with NCT Universe: LASTART, which aired from July to September 2023. The program followed trainees competing for places in a new NCT unit. Sion and Yushi were already confirmed members, while other trainees competed for the remaining spots.
The finale initially produced a seven-member lineup consisting of Sion, Yushi, Riku, Sakuya, Daeyoung, Jungmin and Ryo.
Jungmin’s Pre-Debut Departure
On October 2, 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Jungmin would not join the debut lineup. The company said he had paused training and activities for health reasons and would return to trainee status while focusing on recovery. The remaining team continued with six members.
Jungmin therefore should not be counted as a former debuted NCT WISH member. He was a selected pre-debut member whose departure happened before official debut.
Pre-Debut Music
Before debuting as NCT WISH, the six-member team promoted under the temporary name NCT NEW TEAM.
Their pre-debut single “Hands Up” was released on October 19, 2023. Soompi described it as an energetic dance track built around synth sounds and a strong bass line.
NCT WISH Name Announcement
On January 18, 2024, the group was officially announced as NCT WISH. The official NCT Japan profile explains the name through the group’s “WISH for Our WISH” concept, which focuses on sharing music and love to support people’s dreams.
Official Debut
NCT’s official Japan profile identifies February 21, 2024 as the group’s simultaneous debut date in Japan and Korea. The debut song was “WISH.”
The official NCT Japan discography, meanwhile, lists February 28, 2024 for the Japan 1st single “WISH,” including Japanese versions of “WISH” and “Sail Away.” So the difference is between the group’s debut date and the commercial release date recorded by the Japanese discography.
Early Growth
NCT WISH followed its debut with Songbird in July 2024 and Steady in September 2024. “Steady” became a significant early commercial milestone: Hanteo recorded 792,347 first-week sales from September 24 to 30, surpassing the group’s earlier first-week record from “Songbird.”
2025: poppop and COLOR
The group returned with its second mini album poppop on April 14, 2025. Hanteo reported that the album passed one million sales on April 18, less than five days after release, making it NCT WISH’s first million-selling album according to that data.
SM Entertainment later reported that poppop became the group’s first million-seller and achieved a triple crown across major music programs.
The third mini album COLOR followed on September 1, 2025. The official NCT Japan site confirms the release contained seven tracks, including the title song “COLOR.”
Circle Chart subsequently awarded COLOR a million certification for surpassing one million album sales.
2026: WISHLIST, Ode to Love and Beyond
NCT WISH began 2026 with its first original Japanese mini album WISHLIST, released January 14. The official Japanese site says it contains seven tracks and includes “poppop (Japanese Ver.),” which had first been performed at a Japanese fan meeting in 2025.
On April 20, 2026, the group released its first full-length album, Ode to Love, a 10-track record led by the title track of the same name.
The album opened with 1,285,184 first-day Hanteo sales, setting a new group record. Its title track also reached No. 3 on Melon’s Top 100 during the period reported by Soompi.
As of September 2026, NCT WISH is preparing its next Korean release, the fourth mini album I SPY. Weverse lists October 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST as the official release date, while Yonhap reports that the mini album will contain six songs including the title track “I SPY.”
NCT WISH Agency and Management
NCT WISH is an SM Entertainment group. The Japanese arm of the group’s official operation also works through the company’s Japan infrastructure, and the official Japanese site carries avex-related distribution and site information. SM Entertainment’s corporate material lists NCT WISH among its artists.
The group also works through SM’s production structure. Public statements concerning Riku’s 2025 return, for example, were issued through NEO Production, one of the production-center structures associated with SM Entertainment.
No reliable public information is used here to speculate about private contract terms, individual salaries or confidential management arrangements.
NCT WISH Members Profiles
Sion Profile
Stage Name: Sion
Birth Name: Oh Si-on (오시온)
Birthday: May 11, 2002
Age: 24
Zodiac: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Birthplace: Mokpo, South Korea
Nationality: Korean
Publicly listed height: 179 cm
Blood Type: O
MBTI: INTJ-A
Role: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Public profile information lists Sion as the oldest member of NCT WISH and its leader. His birthday is May 11, 2002, and he was born in Mokpo. He was introduced publicly as a future NCT member in June 2023, before NCT Universe: LASTART aired.
Sion’s place in the group is not limited to formal leadership. In interviews, he has spoken about wanting to lead alongside the members rather than simply direct them. His leadership style has been described in his own interview comments as walking together with the other members. He has also discussed helping members with choreography and taking an active role in team preparation.
Music was part of Sion’s life before debut. Public profile material says he played bass guitar in middle school and has a strong interest in drums. He has also talked about enjoying reading, anime, dramas, bowling and discovering good music.
His musical development has also been visible in NCT WISH’s releases. In a magazine interview, Sion discussed gaining confidence in his singing during the period leading up to “Steady” and “Make You Shine.” He also said that he wanted to continue improving his vocals.
Sion has spoken publicly about his ambition for the group from its earliest days. At the 2024 debut press event, he described NCT WISH’s goal as becoming a source of dreams and inspiration for fans.
Early Life and Education
Sion’s birthplace is publicly listed as Mokpo, South Korea. Details about his schools, grades or private educational history are not broadly confirmed through authoritative public sources.
Family Background
Some profile databases list a younger sister, but detailed family information is not part of SM Entertainment’s current official artist profile. Detailed family information is therefore not treated as independently confirmed here.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Net Worth
Sion’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Interesting Sion Facts
He likes coffee, has an interest in drums, played bass guitar while in middle school, enjoys anime and dramas, and has said he would have considered modeling if he had not become a singer.
Riku Profile
Stage Name: Riku
Birth Name: Maeda Riku (前田 陸 / 마에다 리쿠)
Birthday: June 28, 2003
Age: 23
Zodiac: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac: Sheep
Birthplace/Hometown: Fukui, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Publicly listed height: about 176 cm
Blood Type: AB
MBTI: ISFP
Role: Main Rapper
Riku is the second-oldest NCT WISH member and one of the Japanese members who helped give the group its Korea-Japan identity. KProfiles and Kpopping both list June 28, 2003 as his birthday and identify him with the main-rapper role.
He was the first LASTART contestant to be introduced publicly among the trainees competing for the new unit. Public profile material also lists his trainee period at about one year.
Riku has talked about his admiration for NCT’s senior artists and his wish to give fans positive energy through his own work. He has also been associated with the nickname Kuri, which comes from the Japanese word for chestnut. His publicly listed hobbies include watching animation and movies.
One of Riku’s most important career developments came in 2024. On October 22, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that he would temporarily stop activities after a deterioration in his health and following medical advice. His absence affected scheduled NCT WISH activities, including the group’s Japan tour dates.
In February 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Riku’s condition had significantly improved and that he would resume activities from March. His return coincided with the group’s 2025 activities and the preparation of the album that became poppop.
Career and Style
Riku’s main role in the group’s performance structure is rap, although NCT WISH’s music is built around full-group vocal and dance performances. During interviews, he has also spoken about the importance of fan interaction, which has become an important part of NCT WISH’s public identity.
Early Life and Education
Riku is associated with Fukui, Japan. Specific school information is not reliably established through the major official sources reviewed for this profile.
Family Background
Detailed family information is not treated as independently verified here.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Net Worth
Riku’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Interesting Riku Facts
His nickname is Kuri, he enjoys animation and movies, he has talked about working in a bakery if he had not become a singer, and Mark of NCT has been cited as one of his role models.
Yushi Profile
Stage Name: Yushi
Birth Name: Tokuno Yushi (得能勇志 / 토쿠노 유우시)
Birthday: April 5, 2004
Age: 22
Zodiac: Aries
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Publicly listed height: 175 cm
Blood Type: A
MBTI: ESFJ-A in the latest KProfiles listing; earlier result was ISFJ
Role: Main Dancer
Yushi is one of the two NCT members who were already publicly introduced before the LASTART competition. He and Sion were revealed as future members in June 2023.
Dance is central to Yushi’s identity within NCT WISH. Public member profiles list him as the group’s main dancer. He also has an earlier performance background that predates NCT: KProfiles identifies him as a former member of EDAMAME BEANS, where he was associated with the vocal position.
The same source lists approximately seven years of trainee experience, making him one of the members with the longest reported preparation period. Because trainee durations are not regularly published by SM in current artist profiles, this figure should be regarded as publicly reported profile information rather than an official company statistic.
Yushi has described himself as calm but playful. His interests include soccer and Nintendo Switch games, especially The Legend of Zelda. He has also discussed EXO’s Kai as an important role model and has said seeing Kai dance influenced his decision to pursue the idol path.
At NCT WISH’s 2024 debut press event, Yushi talked about wanting to become a Korean star partly because of his sister’s love of K-pop. The story illustrates how his interest in Korean entertainment developed before his debut.
Performance Role
Yushi’s main-dancer role is particularly visible in the group’s choreography-heavy stages. In interviews surrounding NCT WISH’s releases, the members have repeatedly emphasized synchronized performance, and Yushi has discussed the team’s process of becoming more comfortable on stage after debut.
Early Life and Education
Public sources identify Tokyo as Yushi’s place of origin, but detailed school information is not treated as confirmed here.
Family Background
Public profile sources mention a younger brother, but detailed family information is not independently confirmed by a current official source.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Net Worth
Yushi’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Interesting Yushi Facts
He has a soccer background, enjoys Nintendo Switch games, particularly Zelda, spent years as a trainee, was previously connected with EDAMAME BEANS, and has cited EXO’s Kai as a role model.
Jaehee Profile
Stage Name: Jaehee
Birth Name: Kim Dae-young (김대영)
Birthday: June 21, 2005
Age: 21
Zodiac: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Nationality: Korean
Publicly listed height: 185 cm
Blood Type: O
MBTI: ENFP-T in the latest KProfiles listing
Role: Main Vocalist
Jaehee is NCT WISH’s main vocalist and one of its two Korean members. He participated in NCT Universe: LASTART under his birth name Daeyoung before taking the stage name Jaehee after debut.
His vocal profile is one of the clearest parts of his public identity. KProfiles lists high notes and falsetto as strengths, while Jaehee has often been positioned around the group’s vocal-heavy passages.
Jaehee joined SM later than several other members. Public profile information gives his trainee period as approximately three months, making his path to debut unusually short compared with members who had spent years preparing. This is a database-reported figure rather than a figure publicly confirmed in a current SM biography.
His decision to pursue music has a direct connection to NCT. Jaehee has described being influenced by NCT 127’s “AY-YO” period after joining the company, and he has named Kyuhyun, Jinyoung and Jaehyun among his role models.
He also has interests outside singing. Publicly listed hobbies include piano, reading and singing. He has said that if he had not pursued music, he would have studied seriously toward becoming a history teacher.
Early Life and Education
Jaehee is from Daegu. Reliable sources reviewed here do not establish a complete public education history, so specific schools are not listed.
Career Development
Jaehee entered the NCT system through LASTART and became one of the final selected trainees. After Jungmin’s pre-debut departure, he was part of the six-member lineup that went on to debut as NCT WISH.
Family Background
Detailed family information is not publicly available from a current official source.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Net Worth
Jaehee’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Interesting Jaehee Facts
He enjoys piano and reading, is known publicly for his vocal ability, was influenced by NCT 127, has cited Jaehyun among his role models, and once considered becoming a history teacher.
Ryo Profile
Stage Name: Ryo
Birth Name: Hirose Ryo (廣瀬遼 / 히로세료)
Birthday: August 4, 2007
Age: 19
Zodiac: Leo
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Hometown: Kyoto, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Publicly listed height: 165.4 cm
Blood Type: A
MBTI: ENTP-A in the latest KProfiles listing; previous result was ENFP
Role: Sub-Vocalist
Ryo is one of the youngest members of NCT WISH. Born in August 2007, he is several years younger than the group’s leader Sion, giving the six-member team a broad age range. Current public profile sources place his role in the vocal line as a sub-vocalist.
His path into SM Entertainment has one of the most memorable stories in the group’s pre-debut history. At the 2024 debut press event, Ryo explained that he had been scouted while attending an NCT 127 concert. He initially did not believe the person approaching him really represented SM, but later verified the casting information and attended an audition.
Ryo has spoken about his affection for SM artists since childhood and has cited Doyoung and Haechan of NCT as role models. Public profile material also notes his fondness for movies and drawing.
His personality comes through in interviews as well. The Korea Times noted his enthusiasm while discussing the group’s hopes for its 2025 promotion. More generally, Ryo has participated in the group’s fan-oriented content and variety appearances as one of the younger voices in the team.
Ryo’s relationship with the other members is another recurring point in public profiles. He and Sakuya are frequently described as close, and both belong to the group’s youngest line.
Early Life and Education
Ryo is publicly associated with Kyoto, Japan. A complete school history has not been reliably disclosed through authoritative sources.
Family Background
Detailed family information is not publicly available.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Net Worth
Ryo’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Interesting Ryo Facts
He was scouted at an NCT concert, enjoys drawing and movies, has expressed an interest in astronomy and once said he might have wanted to become an astronaut, and has cited Doyoung and Haechan as role models.
Sakuya Profile
Stage Name: Sakuya
Birth Name: Fujinaga Sakuya (藤永咲哉 / 후지나가 사쿠야)
Birthday: November 18, 2007
Age: 18
Zodiac: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Birthplace: Ishikawa, Japan
Hometown: Saitama, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Publicly listed height: 176 cm
Blood Type: AB
MBTI: ENFP
Role: Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Sakuya is the youngest member of NCT WISH and one of the group’s Japanese members. Born November 18, 2007, he also carries the maknae role in the official public member profile.
His background illustrates the cross-border nature of NCT WISH. Public sources associate his birthplace with Ishikawa and his hometown with Saitama. At NCT WISH’s debut press event, the group also discussed how family members’ love of K-pop influenced some members’ decision to pursue Korean entertainment; Sakuya was among those whose interest was connected to his parents’ K-pop fandom.
Sakuya has been particularly visible in the group’s short-form and social content. In a 2025 Korea Times interview, he said he enjoyed doing his own “market research” for the group’s short videos and adding his own ideas to content created with the team’s staff.
His public profile also highlights a number of personal interests: shopping with friends, taking photographs, playing soccer and, above all, bread. Croissants are repeatedly associated with him in profile information, which helps explain the group’s use of bread-related imagery around his public character.
Sakuya has also shown his commitment to fan interaction. In October 2024, when he sustained a minor ankle injury, SM Entertainment said he would perform seated at the K-Link Festival because he wanted to meet fans in person.
Early Life and Education
His birthplace and hometown are publicly reported, but detailed school information is not reliably available.
Family Background
Public sources mention a younger sister, but detailed family information is not independently confirmed by a current official source.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Net Worth
Sakuya’s exact net worth is not publicly available.
Interesting Sakuya Facts
He loves bread, especially croissants, likes photography and soccer, is the group’s youngest member, has cited Taeyong and Destiny Rogers as role models in profile material, and has developed a visible role in NCT WISH’s short-form content.
Former or Pre-Debut Members
Jungmin – Pre-Debut Member
Jungmin was selected during NCT Universe: LASTART as part of the original seven-member lineup. However, before NCT WISH’s official debut, SM Entertainment announced on October 2, 2023 that he would not join the debut team and would return to trainee status while concentrating on his recovery. NCT NEW TEAM therefore continued as six members.
Because he never debuted under the NCT WISH name, it is more accurate to describe Jungmin as a pre-debut member, rather than a former debuted member.
NCT WISH Discography
Main Korean Releases
| Year | Release | Type | Main Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WISH | Single | “WISH” |
| 2024 | Songbird | Single | “Songbird” |
| 2024 | Steady | 1st Mini Album | “Steady” |
| 2025 | poppop | 2nd Mini Album | “poppop” |
| 2025 | COLOR | 3rd Mini Album | “COLOR” |
| 2026 | Ode to Love | 1st Full Album | “Ode to Love” |
| 2026 | I SPY | 4th Mini Album | “I SPY” – scheduled |
The official NCT Japan archive confirms the group’s major Japanese releases and dates, while Soompi and Yonhap provide supporting information for the Korean releases and the upcoming I SPY comeback.
Japanese Releases
WISH
The Japanese debut single was released February 28, 2024 and contains Japanese versions of “WISH” and “Sail Away.”
Songbird
The Japanese edition of Songbird followed in 2024. The official Japanese archive also records the Korean edition released July 1, 2024.
WISHFUL
WISHFUL, the group’s first Japanese album, was released December 25, 2024. The official track list includes Japanese versions of songs from the group’s earlier releases as well as Japanese-original material.
WISHLIST
NCT WISH’s first original Japanese mini album, WISHLIST, was released January 14, 2026. The official Japanese site describes it as a seven-track project containing six Japanese-original songs plus “poppop (Japanese Ver.).”
YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL
The Japanese double A-side single “YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL” was released July 15, 2026.
NCT WISH’s Music Style and Artistic Evolution
NCT WISH started with a relatively clear musical brief: youthful, energetic songs tied to the group’s wish-and-dream concept.
The debut track “WISH” was described as an old-school hip-hop-based medium-tempo dance song with an energetic hook and sentimental melody. That gave the group a connection to NCT’s performance-driven identity while maintaining a lighter presentation.
“Steady” leaned into bright dance-pop and emphasized dynamic vocals. Later, “poppop” continued the group’s lighter, cheerful side, while the members themselves have described their music and image using terms such as “fresh” and “neo.”
By the time of Ode to Love, the group was presenting a broader emotional range. The 2026 album was described around themes of warmth and affection, with the members discussing the album as a more personal and mature step following their first major concert tour.
The members’ performance style is another consistent element. In interviews, they have repeatedly talked about synchronization, choreography and improving their stage confidence. Yushi’s main-dancer role and the team’s strong group choreography make performance a central part of the act’s identity.
NCT WISH Commercial Milestones
| Release / Event | Documented milestone |
|---|---|
| Steady | 792,347 first-week Hanteo sales in Sept. 2024 |
| poppop | Passed 1 million Hanteo sales in under five days |
| poppop | First NCT WISH million-seller |
| COLOR | Official Circle million certification |
| Ode to Love | 1,285,184 first-day Hanteo sales |
| Ode to Love | No. 3 peak on Melon Top 100 in the period reported by Soompi |
Sources: Hanteo figures reported by Soompi, Circle certification reports and official SM corporate reporting.
Awards and Achievements
NCT WISH’s early award history includes rookie recognition after debut, followed by major main-prize recognition as its album sales and public profile expanded.
| Year | Award / Achievement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Multiple rookie awards across year-end ceremonies | Won/received rookie recognition |
| 2025 | 39th Golden Disc Awards – Rookie Artist of the Year | Won |
| 2025 | 34th Seoul Music Awards – Bonsang | Won |
| 2025 | 34th Seoul Music Awards – Best Group | Won |
| 2025 | Melon Music Awards – Top 10 | Won |
| 2025 | Melon Music Awards – KakaoBank Everyone’s Star | Won |
| 2026 | 40th Golden Disc Awards – Best Album for COLOR | Won |
The Golden Disc and Seoul Music Awards results are documented by Soompi, as are the 2025 Melon Music Awards results. SM Entertainment’s 2024 sustainability report also notes that NCT WISH swept rookie awards and had the highest album sales among 2024 debut artists at that point.
NCT WISH Tours and Concerts
2024 NCT WISH ASIA TOUR “LOG in JAPAN”
After debut, NCT WISH expanded its live schedule through Japan and Asia. In late 2024, Riku temporarily sat out the tour because of health-related reasons, with the remaining five members carrying out those scheduled dates.
NCT WISH 1st CONCERT TOUR “INTO THE WISH : Our WISH”
NCT WISH launched its first major concert tour in late 2025. The Korea Times reported in April 2026 that the tour had become a 30-show run across 18 cities and concluded with an encore in Seoul.
The first announced itinerary included South Korean and Asian cities as well as multiple Japanese stops. Soompi reported stops including Incheon, Ishikawa, Hiroshima, Kagawa, Osaka, Hokkaido, Fukuoka, Aichi, Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Bangkok and Jakarta.
Seoul Encore
The Seoul encore was held at KSPO DOME on April 17, 18 and 19, 2026. The final two dates were also streamed online through platforms including Weverse and Beyond LIVE.
The Seoul shows also became the setting for the group’s first live presentation of material connected to Ode to Love.
NCT WISH Current Activities in 2026
As of September 19, 2026, the group’s next major Korean release is The 4th Mini Album I SPY, scheduled for October 12 at 6 p.m. KST. Weverse has opened pre-orders, and Yonhap reports that the mini album will contain six songs including the title track “I SPY.”
The group remains active in Japan as well. Official NCT Japan notices confirm 2026 appearances and events including Rakuten GirlsAward 2026 AUTUMN/WINTER on September 26, a-nation 2026 on October 3, and the 15th Anniversary TV Asahi Dream Festival on November 23. These are scheduled appearances rather than completed events as of this article’s September 19, 2026 update.
Social Media Presence
| Platform | Official Presence |
|---|---|
| Official Website | NCT Japan / NCT official websites |
| @nctwish_official | |
| X / Twitter | @nctwishofficial |
| TikTok | Official NCT channel: @official_nct |
| YouTube | NCT WISH official channel |
| Weverse | NCT WISH official community |
| Official NCT WISH presence listed by KProfiles | |
| @NCT_WISH listed by KProfiles |
KProfiles lists these social accounts, while Weverse independently confirms the official NCT WISH community and member profiles.
Revenue Sources
NCT WISH operates within the normal commercial structure of a major K-pop group. Its publicly documented activities create revenue opportunities through album sales, digital music, concerts, tours, merchandise, fan events, licensing, advertising and other entertainment activities.
SM Entertainment’s corporate reporting also shows the scale of physical album sales and concert activity associated with NCT WISH. For example, the company reported 1.34 million sales for poppop in one quarter and listed NCT WISH among its concert-performing artists.
These public business figures do not establish how much any individual member personally earns. Member salaries, profit-sharing arrangements and personal net worth are not publicly available.
Brand Endorsements and Partnerships
No comprehensive, current official list of NCT WISH’s individual brand ambassador contracts was found in the authoritative sources used for this profile.
The group has participated in official promotional events, fan programs, media campaigns and commercial releases, but those activities should not automatically be described as ambassador appointments or long-term endorsements.
Interesting Facts About NCT WISH
- NCT WISH was created through NCT Universe: LASTART, which aired in 2023.
- Sion and Yushi were introduced publicly before the LASTART competition began.
- The original post-finale lineup contained seven members before Jungmin’s pre-debut departure.
- The group officially adopted the name NCT WISH in January 2024.
- NCT WISH has four Japanese members and two Korean members.
- “Hands Up” was released before the group’s official debut under the temporary NCT NEW TEAM name.
- Sion is the oldest current member.
- Sakuya is the youngest current member.
- Ryo was scouted while attending an NCT 127 concert.
- Yushi was previously associated with EDAMAME BEANS.
- Sion has said he played bass guitar in middle school.
- Jaehee has cited NCT 127’s “AY-YO” period as an influence on his idol ambitions.
- Sakuya has a strong interest in bread and especially croissants.
- Riku temporarily paused activities in 2024 and returned in 2025.
- Steady broke NCT WISH’s first-week sales record in 2024.
- poppop became NCT WISH’s first album to pass one million Hanteo sales.
- COLOR received a Circle million certification.
- Ode to Love passed 1.28 million Hanteo sales on its first day.
- The group’s first major concert tour covered 18 cities across 30 shows, according to The Korea Times’ April 2026 report.
- NCT WISH’s fourth mini album I SPY is scheduled for October 12, 2026.
NCT WISH FAQs
Who are the members of NCT WISH?
The six current members are Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo and Sakuya.
Who is the leader of NCT WISH?
Sion is the leader of NCT WISH. He is also publicly listed as a lead vocalist.
How many members does NCT WISH have?
NCT WISH currently has six members.
When did NCT WISH debut?
The current official NCT Japan profile lists February 21, 2024 as the group’s simultaneous Japan-Korea debut date. The debut single “WISH” was commercially released on February 28, 2024 in the Japanese discography.
What is NCT WISH’s fandom name?
The group’s fandom is NCTzen. The official global fanclub uses the name NCTzen WISH.
Who is the oldest member of NCT WISH?
Sion, born May 11, 2002, is the oldest current member.
Who is the youngest member of NCT WISH?
Sakuya, born November 18, 2007, is the youngest member and the maknae.
Who is the oldest Japanese member of NCT WISH?
Riku, born June 28, 2003, is the oldest of the four Japanese members.
Who is the main vocalist of NCT WISH?
Jaehee is publicly listed as the main vocalist.
Who is the main dancer of NCT WISH?
Yushi is publicly listed as the main dancer.
Who is NCT WISH’s main rapper?
Riku is publicly listed as the main rapper.
Who is NCT WISH’s maknae?
Sakuya is the maknae, or youngest member.
What agency manages NCT WISH?
NCT WISH is managed by SM Entertainment.
Conclusion
NCT WISH has developed from an NCT audition-project lineup into a six-member act with its own musical identity and a strong Korea-Japan presence. Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo and Sakuya each bring a distinct role to the team, while the group’s releases have steadily expanded from the debut single “WISH” to projects such as Steady, poppop, COLOR and the first full album Ode to Love.
By September 2026, the group had also completed its first major concert tour and was preparing its next Korean release, I SPY. Its current story is therefore still unfolding, with both Korean and Japanese activities continuing through the rest of 2026.
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