On the 19th, NCT WISH held their first solo encore concert, 'NCT WISH 1st CONCERT TOUR 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' ENCORE IN SEOUL', at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. Prior to the concert, a press conference was held.
During the event, the members expressed their excitement for the encore concert. Jaehee shared, "I want to show how much we've grown through this tour." Sakuya added, "I'm thrilled to perform in such a large venue. I want to create a great time by giving my best."
Sion expressed gratitude to their fans, saying, "Thank you to our fans." Riku stated, "I'm nervous but excited to showcase our charm to many people. I'll do my best." Ryo also expressed his emotions, "It's been just over two years since our debut, and I'm overwhelmed to perform a solo concert in such a large venue."
This concert holds special significance as it marks NCT WISH's first performance at the KSPO DOME. The members promised a more mature stage, drawing from the experience and confidence gained throughout the tour.
Following the encore concert, NCT WISH will release their first full-length album, 'Ode to Love', on the 20th, marking the start of their comeback activities.
The title track, 'Ode to Love', conveys a heartfelt message of warmth in a cold world, with the poignant melody delivering the message, 'All the kindness in the world to you.'
Ryo explained, "We wanted to show our warmth in a cold world," while Jaehee added, "The message of conveying NCT WISH's unique warmth resonated even more in today's cold world," with a smile.
As their first full-length album, the preparation process saw changes. Jaehee mentioned, "With more songs, we put in more effort, and our affection for the album grew." Yuushi expressed anticipation, "We were able to showcase more of our charm through various songs."
The members also discussed the changes gained from the tour. Riku noted, "Previously, I was too focused on the stage to interact with fans, but now I can connect with them by seeing their faces while performing." Sion shared, "Our teamwork has strengthened, and the process of managing our schedule has become more enjoyable."
Regarding the pre-release of their new song at the concert, Sion said, "I was nervous at first, but hearing the fans' cheers and applause gave me a sense of relief and pride."
Yuushi revealed their goal, "Our goal is to meet more fans," while Sion hoped, "I wish the song becomes loved enough for many to sing along to the chorus," anticipating broader appeal.
Meanwhile, NCT WISH concludes their first concert tour, 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH', with the Seoul encore performance. The tour, which began in October last year, spanned approximately six months, covering 18 regions with around 30 performances, connecting with global fans. Building on the experience gained from the tour, NCT WISH aims to present expanded music and performances with their first full-length album, 'Ode to Love'.
Yoon Ye-jin, Ten Asia Reporter cristyyoun@tenasia.co.kr