NCT WISH is accelerating its global rise by expanding the scale of its first ever solo concert tour, adding new stops in Manila and Kaohsiung following overwhelming fan response across Asia.
On January 9, NCT WISH confirmed additional dates for its inaugural tour, ‘NCT WISH 1st CONCERT TOUR: INTO THE WISH Our WISH’. The group will now perform in Manila on March 14 and Kaohsiung on March 28, while previously announced stops in Hong Kong and Macau have also been expanded with extra shows.
A Growing Tour, A Growing Audience
With the newly added dates, NCT WISH’s first concert tour will span 18 cities and 30 performances, marking a significant milestone for the group so early in their career. The tour kicks off in Incheon and continues through Japan, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
Cities on the itinerary include Ishikawa, Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Bangkok, Jakarta, and more. Each stop is expected to showcase the group’s signature bright, energetic sound, dynamic choreography, and a performance narrative centered on dreams, wishes, and youthful aspiration a core theme of NCT WISH’s identity.
Strengthening Global Presence
The tour expansion reflects NCT WISH’s rapidly growing international fanbase and solidifies the group’s position as one of SM Entertainment’s most promising next-generation acts. By increasing show counts in high-demand regions, the group is actively responding to fans while reinforcing its global footprint.
New Music on the Way
Alongside touring, NCT WISH is preparing for a major music release in Japan. The group will drop its first Japanese mini-album, ‘WISHLIST,’ on January 14. The album features seven tracks, including the title song ‘Hello Mellow,’ as well as Japanese versions of fan-favorite releases ‘Dreamcatcher’ and ‘poppop.’
What’s Next
NCT WISH will continue the tour’s momentum with performances on January 17–18 at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Gymnasium No.1, maintaining strong engagement with fans ahead of the tour’s full scale expansion.
Editor’s Insights: NCT WISH’s “Wishlist” Realized with Seoul Encore
The expansion of the ‘INTO THE WISH : Our WISH’ tour into 18 cities—including the recently added stops in Manila and Kaohsiung—is a clear signal that NCT WISH has successfully transcended its “localized” roots to become a formidable global force. By selling out 30 performances so early in their career, the group has proven that their “Fresh & Bright” concept is the perfect antithesis to the darker, high-concept trends of the 5th generation. This momentum is perfectly timed with the upcoming release of their first full-length album, ‘Ode to Love’, set for April 20, 2026. The album’s massive pre-order interest—across Jewel, Package, and the fan-favorite “WICHU” smart versions—indicates that the “WISH-phenomenon” is transitioning from a touring success into a significant physical sales power.
From an editorial perspective, the most critical date for fans this month is the Seoul Encore Concert at the KSPO Dome, scheduled for April 17–19, 2026. Moving from regional halls to the legendary “Idol Mecca” in less than a year of touring is an unprecedented feat that solidifies their status as SM Entertainment’s most promising next-gen act. As the tour concludes in Seoul just days before the Ode to Love drop, we are tracking how the group will use the encore stage to tease their new title tracks. We anticipate that this “Encore-to-Comeback” pipeline will result in NCT WISH’s first “Million Seller” title, marking April 2026 as the definitive turning point where they join the upper echelon of global boy groups.