By Yoo Na-hyunPosted : April 20, 2026, 16:22Updated : April 20, 2026, 19:40
NCT WISH poses during a press conference celebrating its Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, April 20 (AJP) - K-pop boy group NCT WISH has dropped its first full-length album on Sunday after successfully wrapping up an encore concert in Seoul.
According to SM Entertainment, NCT WISH releases its first studio album, Ode to Love, at 6 p.m. The 10-track album, featuring the lead single of the same name, brings together the group’s signature “fresh and neo” sound that it has built since debut.
Ahead of the release, the group held its first solo concert encore show, NCT WISH 1st CONCERT TOUR INTO THE WISH : Our WISH ENCORE IN SEOUL, from April 17 to 19 at KSPO DOME. The concerts sold out all seats and drew enthusiastic responses from fans after premiering performances of the title track Ode to Love and B-side song Sticky.
Having shown steady growth with each release since debut, NCT WISH is expected to showcase expanded capabilities in music, performance and teamwork through the new album.
The group will also open a large-scale pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul from April 21 to May 3 following the album launch.
Ryo of NCT WISH greets attendees during a press conference celebrating the group’s Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Riku of NCT WISH greets attendees during a press conference celebrating the group’s Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026.
Yushi of NCT WISH greets attendees during a press conference celebrating the group’s Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026.
Sion of NCT WISH greets attendees during a press conference celebrating the group’s Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Sakuya of NCT WISH greets attendees during a press conference celebrating the group’s Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Jaehee of NCT WISH greets attendees during a press conference celebrating the group’s Seoul encore concert and the release of its first full-length album Ode to Love at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 19, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun