# Wishful

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***Wishful*** is the debut studio album by boy band [NCT Wish](/source/NCT_Wish), the Japan-based unit of boy group [NCT](/source/NCT_(group)). It was released [digitally](/source/Music_download) on November 27, 2024, followed by a physical release in Japan on December 25, through [SM Entertainment](/source/SM_Entertainment) and [Avex Trax](/source/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](/source/Maxi_singles) – "[Hands Up](/source/Hands_Up_(NCT_New_Team_song))", "[Wish](/source/Wish_(NCT_Wish_song))" and "[Songbird](/source/Songbird_(NCT_Wish_song))".

## 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,[1] 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](/source/Music_download) and [streaming](/source/Music_streaming) services on November 27, 2024, along with the album's [title track](/source/Title_track_(South_Korea)), "Wishful Winter", and its accompanying music video.[2]

## Composition

The album's title track, "Wishful Winter" is described as a [pop ballad](/source/Pop_ballad) with arpeggio piano, strings, and harmonies "reminiscent of bells". The song's lyrics reflect on the band "granting wishes on Christmas."[3]

## Promotion

The band promoted the album with the "Log In" Asia [tour](/source/Concert_tour). The tour began on November 3 in [Ishikawa](/source/Ishikawa_Prefecture), continuing to several other cities in Japan throughout November and December. In 2025, the tour visited [Seoul](/source/Seoul) and other regions of Asia.[4]

To commemorate the release of *Wishful*, a limited-time [Christmas-themed](/source/Christmas) collaboration project event was held between November 30 and December 25 at [DiverCity Tokyo Plaza](/source/DiverCity_Tokyo_Plaza).[5] The event consisted of a limited time shopping campaign with exclusive novelty items, the mall was adorned throughout the whole event to celebrate the release of the album. A Christmas tree was also placed as part of the event.[6] On December 23, a release event named "NCT WISH WISHFUL Christmas party in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza ~Wishescome true~" took place in the shopping mall. The event attracted 5,000 fans.[7] Riku, who had been on a health hiatus since October 2024 was absent from the event.[8]

## Track listing

### Notes

- "Wish" contains sampled elements from "Love Is Here To Say" (1980), as written by [George Gershwin](/source/George_Gershwin) and [Ira Gershwin](/source/Ira_Gershwin), and performed by [The Singers Unlimited](/source/The_Singers_Unlimited).

## Charts

### Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for Wishful Chart (2024–2025) Peak position Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[9] 2 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[10] 4

### Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for Wishful Chart (2024) Position Japanese Albums (Oricon)[11] 6

### Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Wishful Chart (2025) Position Japanese Albums (Oricon)[12] 56 Japanese Top Albums Sales (Billboard Japan)[13] 51

## Release history

Release history for Wishful Region Date Format Label Various November 27, 2024 Digital download · streaming SM · Avex Japan December 25, 2024 CD · CD+Blu-ray

## References

1. ["NCT WISH Japan 1st Album "WISHFUL" to be released on Wednesday, December 25th!"](https://nct-jp.net/en/news/detail.php?id=1119824). *NCT Japanese Profile*. October 8, 2024.

1. Kyung, Ji-min (2024-11-01). ["NCT WISH, 27일 日 첫 정규 앨범 'WISHFUL' 발표"](https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2024/11/01/5XEX65W2RSAHIXJYNBX5ZGP7IE/) [NCT WISH to release first full album 'WISHFUL' on the 27th] (in Korean). *[The Chosun Ilbo](/source/The_Chosun_Ilbo)*. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

1. Yoo, Ji-hye (2024-11-20). ["NCT 위시, '윈터송 강자' 될까…日 신곡 '위시풀 윈터' 27일 공개"](https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20241120/130463228/1) [Will NCT Wish become a 'winter song powerhouse'?... New Japanese song 'Wishful Winter' to be released on the 27th] (in Korean). *[The Dong-A Ilbo](/source/The_Dong-A_Ilbo)*. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

1. Kyung, Ji-min (2024-10-16). ["NCT WISH, 亞 투어 'LOG in' 개최..글로벌 루키 행보"](https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112437264) [NCT WISH, Asia Tour 'LOG in' Held.. Global Rookie Steps] (in Korean). *OSEN*. Retrieved 2024-10-28.

1. ["「NCT WISH WISHFUL Christmas in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza」 開催！"](https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/divercity-tokyo/event/2906955.html) (in Japanese). *Mitsui Shopping Park*. November 14, 2024. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241202141406/https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/divercity-tokyo/event/2906955.html) December 2, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 12, 2025.

1. ["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！"](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000009950.html) [A huge 6m Christmas tree inspired by NCT WISH and a Christmas event will be held at "NCT WISH WISHFUL Christmas in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza"!] (in ja-JP). *[PR Times](/source/PR_Times)*. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

1. ["『NCT WISH』5000人にクリスマスプレゼント…アルバム特典には企画映像も盛りだくさん「ずっとしてみたかったパン作り」"](https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/1003522) ["NCT WISH" Christmas present for 5,000 people... Album bonuses include a variety of special videos: "I've always wanted to try making bread"] (in ja-JP). *[Chunichi.co.jp](/source/Chunichi_Shimbun)*. Retrieved 2025-04-17.

1. ["NCT JP Website"](https://nct-jp.net/news/detail.php?id=1120957) (in Japanese). [avex entertainment Inc](/source/Avex_Group). Retrieved 2025-04-17.

1. ["Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2025-01-06"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2025-01-06/) (in Japanese). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250107042938/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2025-01-06/) January 7, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 7, 2025.

1. ["Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of January 1, 2025"](https://billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2025&month=01&day=06) (in Japanese). *[Billboard Japan](/source/Billboard_Japan)*. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

1. ["Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-12"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-12/) (in Japanese). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). [Archived](https://archive.today/20250108043002/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-12/) January 8, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

1. ["Oricon Top 100 Albums: 2025"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2025/p/6/). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20251217091253/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2025/p/6/) December 17, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

1. ["Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales – 2025 Year-End"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=albums_year&year=2025) (in Japanese). *[Billboard Japan](/source/Billboard_Japan)*. Retrieved December 5, 2025.

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