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NCT WISH Takes the Stage at Gocheok Dome Less Than Three Years After Debut… Rapid Growth

First Solo Concert on January 15–16 Next Year Following K-Sport Dome, Concert Scale Expands Mini 4th Album ‘I Spy’ Released Today

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2026-10-12 13:52:48
[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] The group NCT WISH is set to perform at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome less than three years after their debut. Following their encore concert at the KSPO DOME earlier this year, they are expanding their stage to the Gocheok Sky Dome—one of the country’s largest indoor venues—demonstrating rapid growth.
NCT WISH (Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment)

According to their agency, SM Entertainment, NCT WISH announced plans for their second solo concert tour during the “I SPY YOU” event—held on the 10th and 11th at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul to celebrate the release of their fourth mini-album, “I SPY.”
The new tour will kick off at Gocheok Sky Dome. NCT WISH will hold “INTO THE WISH: Face Our WISH” at Gocheok Dome for two days, January 15–16 of next year. This marks their first-ever solo concert at Gocheok Dome.
It is particularly significant that they have secured a spot at Gocheok Sky Dome even before celebrating their third debut anniversary. Gocheok Sky Dome is a venue capable of accommodating large audiences and is widely regarded as a symbolic stage for K-pop artists to gauge the size of their fanbase and ticket sales potential. Following this year’s K-SPO Dome encore concert, NCT WISH has scaled up the scope of their performance by another level in just a few months, further solidifying their presence as leading contenders in the next generation of K-pop.
This Gocheok Dome concert is expected to serve as a litmus test for NCT WISH’s growth trajectory. As the venue size has increased, the group must demonstrate even greater competitiveness in stage design, production, and audience mobilization. It will also be interesting to see how the cohesion of the fanbase they’ve built since their debut translates into results at such a large venue.
The comeback event held prior to the announcement of their Gocheok Dome concert also took place amid intense fan interest. Over two days, NCT WISH met with a total of 11,400 fans across three performances. This event was notable for bringing the new album’s concept—the digital world “WISH LAND”—to life in a physical space and featuring programs that allowed fans to participate directly.
At the event, NCT WISH debuted the stage performance for their new album’s title track, “I Spy,” for the first time. They also previewed parts of the performances for tracks like “We Own This Street” and “UPGRADE,” further heightening anticipation for their comeback.
Their fourth mini-album, “I Spy,” set for release today (the 12th) at 6:00 p.m., features a total of six tracks, including the title track of the same name. The title track is a hybrid dance-pop song that expresses the excitement and curiosity felt the moment you develop feelings for someone.

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