The boy group NCT WISH announced the start of their activities for 2026 through their year-end stage in 2025. NCT WISH participated in various year-end programs, including the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon' on December 25, the '2025 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan' on December 30, and the '2025 MBC Gayo Daejeon' and '2025 SBS Acting Awards' on December 31, as well as the Japanese TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live! New Year Special! 2025→2026'. They showcased high-quality performances worthy of the title 'Performance Powerhouse', receiving a warm response from the audience.

During the year-end stage, NCT WISH presented a variety of songs including 'poppop', which radiates a fresh energy, 'COLOR', highlighting powerful charisma, and 'Surf' with a Christmas arrangement that adds to the winter excitement. They created a rich stage that encapsulated NCT WISH's unique 'Neo & Fresh' charm through intense intro performances and dance breaks.

In particular, NCT WISH covered TWICE's 'TT' at the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon'. They enhanced the original choreography with chemistry among the members and their unique cute and refreshing appeal, completing a distinctive concept stage. This garnered explosive reactions and placed them in the center of attention.

Additionally, at the '2025 SBS Acting Awards', NCT WISH performed a special congratulatory stage with a sweet harmony of six members singing 'To the End of This World', the OST of the drama 'Cosmic Mary Me'. They also premiered the stage for their title track 'Hello Mellow' from their first mini-album in Japan, set to be released on January 14, during 'CDTV Live! Live! New Year Special! 2025→2026'.

NCT WISH kicked off their arena tour 'NCT WISH 1st CONCERT TOUR 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' in JAPAN' at the Kobe World Memorial Hall from January 3 to 4. Their first arena performance recorded a complete sell-out, showcasing overwhelming power.

NCT WISH is set to release their first mini-album 'WISHLIST' on January 14 in Japan. They proved their outstanding presence during the year-end stage and plan to continue their activities into 2026.