NCT WISH To Return With Fourth Mini Album 'I SPY'

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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | September 14, 2026

NCT WISH TO RETURN WITH FOURTH MINI ALBUM "I SPY" OUT 12 OCTOBER
K-pop rising stars, renowned for their bright sound and aesthetic, are set to showcase their musical evolution on the forthcoming six-track release

NCT WISH, the latest – and final – chapter in the NCT universe, is set to return with their fourth mini album I SPY on 12 October.

The six-track release, led by the title track “I SPY” will arrive on major streaming platforms at 6PM KST, with physical editions available the same day. Pre-orders are now available at online and offline retailers worldwide.

Arriving six months after the group’s first full-length album, Ode to Love, “I SPY” explores a broader range of sounds and emotions while highlighting NCT WISH’s continued evolution as a group.

The new release follows a milestone year for NCT WISH. Ode to Love became the group’s third consecutive million-selling album, setting new career highs across both physical and digital charts. Their July Japanese single album “YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL” also surpassed 500,000 units in shipments, earning Double Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

Ahead of the album, NCT WISH unveiled the “Confused Boy” trailer on their official YouTube channel. Set in the newly introduced digital world of “WISH LAND” the cinematic visual follows the members as they encounter a mysterious presence known as “energy” and experience the unfamiliar thrill of excitement for the first time. When “energy” suddenly disappears, their journey to reconnect with it leads them to confront their own emotions, offering a glimpse into the story set to unfold with the new album. Watch HERE.

https://youtu.be/OwgvFefFAVA?si=sqGQU5_m7iYMwrE8

With “I SPY,” NCT WISH takes their signature bright sound in a more evolved direction, offering a new glimpse at the group’s continued growth.

About NCT WISH

NCT WISH is the final unit of SM Entertainment’s K-pop boy group and global brand NCT. Built around the message “WISH for Our WISH,” the group shares a vision of supporting and realising dreams through music and connection. Comprised of six members, SION, RIKU, YUSHI, JAEHEE, RYO, and SAKUYA, NCT WISH is defined by its youthful energy, polished performance skills, and a bright, refreshing charm that resonates with fans worldwide.

Based in Japan while actively promoting across Korea and global markets, NCT WISH expands NCT’s signature “NEO” sound by infusing it with the group’s distinct sense of warmth and optimism, creating a unique musical identity of their own. This identity extends into a broader cultural aesthetic known as “WISH CORE,” inspired by recurring visual motifs such as wings, stars, and glitter. Blending dreamy, fairytale-like elements with Y2K influences and Gen Z sensibilities, WISH CORE has emerged as a recognisable style that reflects the group’s imaginative and aspirational worldview.

Named one of the “11 Rookie K-Pop Acts To Know in 2024” by GRAMMY.com, NCT WISH has shown impressive growth since their debut, recording the highest album sales among rookie artists in 2024. With their first full-length album Ode to Love, the group achieved their third consecutive million-selling release, following their second mini album poppop and third mini album COLOR, further solidifying their position as one of K-pop’s most promising new-generation acts.