2024 studio album by NCT Wish
Wishful | ||||
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Studio album by NCT Wish | ||||
Released | November 27, 2024 (2024-11-27) | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 40:51 | |||
Language | Japanese | |||
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Singles from Wishful | ||||
Wishful is the debut studio album by boy band NCT Wish, the Japan-based unit of boy group NCT. It was released digitally on November 27, 2024, followed by a physical release in Japan on December 25, through SM Entertainment and Avex Trax. Comprising thirteen tracks, the album is led by the single "Wishful Winter", and includes tracks from the group's previously released maxi singles – "Hands Up", "Wish" and "Songbird".
Background and release
On October 8, 2024, it was announced through NCT's Japanese website that NCT Wish will be releasing their first Japanese studio album Wishful on December 25. The album will include their six previously released Japanese tracks in addition to seven new songs, including the full version of "NASA", which was originally released in shortened form in a January 2024 performance video.
Wishful was released to digital download and streaming services on November 27, 2024, along with the album's title track, "Wishful Winter", and its accompanying music video.
Composition
The album's title track, "Wishful Winter" is described as a pop ballad with arpeggio piano, strings, and harmonies "reminiscent of bells". The song's lyrics reflect on the band "granting wishes on Christmas."
Promotion
The band will promote the album with the "Log In" Asia tour. The tour is scheduled to begin on November 3 in Ishikawa, continuing to several other cities in Japan throughout November and December. In 2025, the tour will visit Seoul and other regions of Asia.
To commemorate the release of Wishful, a Christmas-themed release event will be held between November 30 and December 25 at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Wishful Winter" |
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| Lee | 3:08 |
2. | "Wish" |
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| 3:05 |
3. | "Songbird" | Toyosaki |
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| 3:01 |
4. | "Far Away" |
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| 3:04 |
5. | "We Go!" | Meg.Me |
| Janlöv | 3:02 |
6. | "Touchdown" |
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| 3:12 |
7. | "Hands Up" |
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| Moonshine | 3:14 |
8. | "Sail Away" | Meg.Me |
| Mason | 3:25 |
9. | "Choo Choo" | Takahishi Shiho |
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| 3:34 |
10. | "NASA" | D&H |
| LDN Noise | 3:03 |
11. | "P.O.V" | Meg.Me |
| Jake K. | 3:01 |
12. | "Tears Are Falling" | Irodori Kaoru |
| Blisby | 3:05 |
13. | "Our Adventures" | Mahiro |
| Nild | 2:52 |
Total length: | 40:51 |
Notes
- "Wish" contains sampled elements from "Love Is Here To Say" (1980), as written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, and performed by The Singers Unlimited.
Charts
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon) | 16 |
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) | 69 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | November 27, 2024 | ||
Japan | December 25, 2024 | CD |
References
- "NCT WISH Japan 1st Album "WISHFUL" to be released on Wednesday, December 25th!". NCT Japanese Profile. October 8, 2024.
- Kyung, Ji-min (November 1, 2024). "NCT WISH, 27일 日 첫 정규 앨범 'WISHFUL' 발표" [NCT WISH to release first full album 'WISHFUL' on the 27th]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- Yoo, Ji-hye (November 20, 2024). "NCT 위시, '윈터송 강자' 될까…日 신곡 '위시풀 윈터' 27일 공개" [Will NCT Wish become a 'winter song powerhouse'?... New Japanese song 'Wishful Winter' to be released on the 27th]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- Kyung, Ji-min (October 16, 2024). "NCT WISH, 亞 투어 'LOG in' 개최..글로벌 루키 행보" [NCT WISH, Asia Tour 'LOG in' Held.. Global Rookie Steps]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- "「NCT WISH WISHFUL Christmas in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza」 開催!". Mitsui Shopping Park (in Japanese). November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- "NCT WISHをイメージした約6mの巨大クリスマスツリーやクリスマスイベントを実施「NCT WISH WISHFUL Christmas in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza」開催!" [NCT WISH collaborates with DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, members appear at one-night-only Christmas event]. PR Times (in Japanese). November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- "NCT WISH Japan 1st Album 「WISHFUL」 最新ビジュアル・TRACKLIST公開!" [NCT WISH Japan 1er album "WISHFUL" TRACKLIST!]. NCT Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- 週間 デジタルアルバムランキング 2024年12月09日付 [Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking December 9, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. p. 2. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of December 4, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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