NCT WISH Wins First Music Show Trophy for “I SPY” on “Music Bank

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NCT WISH has achieved another milestone in its musical journey, taking home its first music show trophy for the latest title track, “I SPY.”

The group claimed the win on the October 23 episode of KBS2’s “Music Bank,” adding a new achievement to its ongoing comeback promotions.

The first-place competition featured NCT WISH’s “I SPY” and Sung Han Bin’s “UNDEAD.”

After the scores were tallied, NCT WISH emerged victorious with 8,352 points, earning its first music show win for the new song.

The achievement comes shortly after the group returned with its fourth mini-album, also titled “I SPY,” on October 12.

The release has attracted attention from fans, with the title track marking the latest chapter in the group’s musical activities.

NCT WISH Celebrates First Win for “I SPY”

The October 23 victory marks an important moment for NCT WISH as it continues promoting its fourth mini-album.

The group’s win over Sung Han Bin’s “UNDEAD” gave “I SPY” its first trophy on a Korean music program.

The mini-album was released on October 12 at 6 p.m. KST, alongside the music video for its title track.

“I SPY” is described as a hybrid dance-pop song featuring memorable changes across its different sections.

Its lyrics capture the excitement and curiosity that arise when someone begins focusing on a person they like.

The comeback has also performed strongly in album sales.

According to Hanteo Chart figures reported by Soompi, “I SPY” sold 1,200,086 copies on its first day, making it NCT WISH’s second album to exceed one million copies in first-day sales.

It also became the group’s fourth consecutive album to surpass one million copies during its first week.

The Music Bank trophy adds another highlight to the promotional period, giving the members and their fans a fresh reason to celebrate the release.

IVE, A2O LITE, and More Perform on “Music Bank”

The October 23 broadcast featured a wide-ranging lineup of artists across different musical styles.

Alongside NCT WISH, performers included SEVENTEEN’s JxJ, Sung Han Bin, IVE, A2O LITE, NMIXX, MEOVV, ALLDAY PROJECT, EVNNE, A2O SOUL, and KickFlip.

Other acts taking the stage were FLARE U, TVXQ’s Changmin, Lee Han Gyul, Park Woo Jin, Kim Jae Hwan, V01D, DAILY:DIRECTION, CUTIE STREET, YS Block, and YUHZ.

Among the performances, IVE presented “Looks Can Kill,” while A2O LITE performed “NEON.”

NMIXX took the stage with “Birthday Wish,” MEOVV performed “GO HARD,” and ALLDAY PROJECT delivered “CRASH.” EVNNE also performed “LOOK AT MA,” while KickFlip appeared with “Kick Off The Wall.”

The episode additionally featured SEVENTEEN’s JxJ performing “12 o’clock,” Sung Han Bin with “UNDEAD,” and TVXQ’s Changmin with “All Of My Life.”

With its first “Music Bank” trophy for “I SPY,” NCT WISH has added another achievement to its latest comeback.

As promotions continue, fans will be watching to see how the song performs on other music programs and what milestones the group reaches next.

Verified since 2022 Senior Content Writer

Jung Min-gyu is a Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart specializing in K-pop market analytics and fan culture dynamics. He tracks digital streaming metrics, social engagement patterns, and international chart performance, frequently reporting on survival shows, trainee systems, and cross-border collaborations.

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