NCT WISH are gearing up for their next chapter, with the K-pop group set to return with their fourth mini album, I SPY, this October.
The six-member group will release the new six-track project on 12 October via SM Entertainment, with the album arriving across major streaming platforms at 6PM KST. Physical editions will also be released on the same day, with pre-orders now available through online and offline retailers worldwide.
Following the success of their first full-length album, Ode to Love, I SPY is expected to showcase a broader range of sounds and emotions as NCT WISH continue to develop their musical identity.
NCT WISH Return With I SPY!
The upcoming mini album will be led by its title track, ‘I SPY’, marking another step forward for a group that has enjoyed significant momentum since their debut.
Arriving six months after Ode to Love, the new release will explore a wider musical palette while retaining the bright, youthful energy that has become synonymous with NCT WISH.
The group’s latest era comes after a milestone year that saw them achieve several major career successes.
Ode to Love became NCT WISH’s third consecutive million-selling album, while also helping the group reach new highs across physical and digital charts.
Their Japanese single album, YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL, released in July, also surpassed 500,000 units in shipments and received a Double Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).
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Welcome to WISH LAND!
Ahead of the I SPY release, NCT WISH have already begun building the story surrounding their new era with the release of the ‘Confused Boy’ trailer on their official YouTube channel.
Set within a newly introduced digital world known as WISH LAND, the cinematic trailer follows the members as they encounter a mysterious presence referred to as “energy”.
The encounter introduces the members to an unfamiliar feeling of excitement. However, when the mysterious “energy” suddenly disappears, they embark on a journey to find it again.
Along the way, the members are forced to confront their own emotions, teasing the story and themes that will unfold throughout the I SPY era.
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NCT WISH Continue Their Rise!
I SPY arrives at an important point in NCT WISH’s rapidly developing career.
Formed as the final unit of SM Entertainment’s global NCT project, NCT WISH consists of SION, RIKU, YUSHI, JAEHEE, RYO and SAKUYA.
The group operates from Japan while promoting across Korea and international markets, combining NCT’s distinctive “NEO” sound with a warmer and more optimistic musical identity.
That identity has also developed into a wider visual aesthetic known as WISH CORE, incorporating recurring imagery such as wings, stars and glitter. The style combines dreamy, fairytale-inspired visuals with Y2K influences and Gen Z culture.
The group’s rapid rise has already attracted international attention, with GRAMMY.com naming NCT WISH among its “11 Rookie K-Pop Acts To Know in 2024.”
Their strong sales have further cemented their position as one of the most promising groups of their generation, with the success of Ode to Love following million-selling releases poppop and COLOR.
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When Is NCT WISH’s I SPY Album Released?
NCT WISH’s fourth mini album I SPY will be released on 12 October 2026 via SM Entertainment.
The six-track album will be available on major streaming platforms from 6PM KST, while physical versions will also launch on the same day.
With the group promising a more evolved take on their signature bright sound, I SPY could offer fans one of their most interesting eras yet.
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