The infinite expansion concept of NCT is now coming to an end! And here’s the last unit to make it to the team: NCT WISH.
On Thursday, January 18, SM Entertainment officially announced that the latest addition to the NCT family will be called NCT WISH. Previously referred to as NCT New Team, the group was formed through the 2023 survival program NCT Universe: Lastart.
Ahead of their highly anticipated debut, NCT WISH unveiled a five-minute trailer. Aside from the clip, they also released the first set of teasers on social media.
In the series of youthful photos, Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo and Sakuya posed as a full group in charming schoolboy outfits.
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/KtDwLj8udS
— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
In addition, the six members also introduced their unique visuals in their individual close-up shots in black-and-white filters.
#SION #시온 #シオン
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/u0YLOimaO2— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
#RIKU #리쿠 #リク
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/IyqpbKg3cI— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
#YUSHI #유우시 #ユウシ
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/htZvTTA5TP— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
#JAEHEE #재희 #ジェヒ
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/YEi1uOCiO3— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
#RYO #료 #リョウ
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/cv1fHcFSF6— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
#SAKUYA #사쿠야 #サクヤ
‘#NCTWISH : WISH For Our WISH’ Image pic.twitter.com/bYz5aJoI0x— NCT WISH (@nctwishofficial) January 17, 2024
To recall, the boy group first made headlines in October 2023, after releasing their pre-debut single “Hands Up.” Now, the last NCT unit is ready to formally take on the stage with the upcoming title track “Wish for our Wish.”
According to reports, the said track, which will have two versions — Korean and Japanese, is slated for release in February.
Moreover, NCT WISH, being a Japanese boy group, will be managed by both SM Entertainment and the Japanese label Avex Trex.
NCT members welcome NCT WISH
Now that the last NCT group has been finalized, their hyungs or older members from other units made sure to warmly welcome NCT WISH.
In the group’s official Instagram account, Taeyong, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jungwoo were seen showing their support for the new members.
Jungwoo, from the units NCT 127 and NCT DoJaeJung, sent his well wishes for the young group. Furthermore, the vocalist shared that he wishes that the rookies’ future activities will shine in the future and reassured the six members that he is rooting for them.
Jungwoo : I really wish for your activities in the future to shine, and you know that Hyung is rooting for all of you, right? Let's do our best together!
Jungwoo Hyung's wish for NCT WISH 🥰❤ pic.twitter.com/dE0i41iWIl
— Dyva🌸 (@captainuwu) January 20, 2024
Meanwhile, NCT’s general leader, Taeyong made the atmosphere lighter with his jokes and even initiated a group hug with the rookie group.
it hits different when the NCT leader himself Taeyong welcomed the last members of NCT with open arms 🥺
NCT WISH 화이팅!! ✨ pic.twitter.com/ASjrJYZSrH
— 치 ⋆ (@rikujjang) January 20, 2024
Even the other members were also seen giving brotherly advice to the youngsters as well.
To note, NCT WISH will be NCT’s sixth and last unit. Since being introduced in January 2016, the group has formed five prior groups: NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, and NCT DoJaeJung.
Initially, the group was supposed to have seven members. However, in October 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Jungmin will no longer debut with the group due to health concerns.
Featured image: The last unit of NCT releases teaser for their debut single. Credit: Twitter/NCT WISH