NCT WISH WISHFUL Tops Oricon Daily Album Chart, the First Japanese Album
NCT WISH has solidified their status as “2024’s Best Rookie” by dominating global music charts. On December 25, the group released their first Japanese full-length album, ‘WISHFUL,’ which immediately claimed the No. 1 spot on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking. This marks the first time NCT WISH has topped the album chart, making the achievement even more meaningful.
Diverse Tracks Highlight NCT WISH’s Musical Range
The album ‘WISHFUL’ features 13 tracks, including the heartwarming title song ‘Wishful Winter.’ The tracklist combines seven new songs like ‘FAR AWAY,’ ‘Touchdown,’ ‘CHOO CHOO,’ ‘P.O.V,’ ‘Our Adventures,’ and ‘NASA’ with Japanese versions of previously released hits such as ‘WISH,’ ‘Songbird,’ ‘We Go!,’ ‘Hands Up,’ ‘Sail Away,’ and ‘Tears Are Falling.’ This diverse lineup showcases NCT WISH’s unique musical style and emotional depth, offering fans a rich listening experience.
Special Collaborations and Fan Events
To celebrate the release of their first Japanese album, NCT WISH launched a large-scale collaboration with Harajuku’s iconic department store Laforet. Under the title ‘LAFORET × NCT WISH WISHFUL NEW YEAR,’ the collaboration includes a pop-up store running from December 26 to January 7. Fans have been flocking to the store to purchase exclusive merchandise and enjoy various events, while visuals and videos from the album decorate both the interior and exterior of Laforet.
Upcoming Year-End Appearances
NCT WISH is set to continue their momentum with appearances on major Japanese year-end broadcasts, including Fuji TV’s ‘K-POP STYLE’ on December 29 and TBS’s ‘CDTV Live! Live! New Year’s Special 2024→2025’ on December 31. Additionally, they will participate in Korea’s 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, further cementing their presence as a rising global act.
With their successful debut in Japan and continued achievements, NCT WISH is proving their potential as one of K-pop’s most promising new groups. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating what they will accomplish next.
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