Rookie Kpop group NCT Wish is currently in hot water for their ‘difficult personalities’ during a radio show guesting.
On the April 22nd broadcast of SBS PowerFM ‘2 O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show’, NCT Wish members, along with singer Chuu appeared as guests to promote their recent comeback. Chuu, who is a much senior idol compared to NCT Wish, gave her signature bright smiles and lively reactions to help make the broadcast an enjoyable one.
However, some pointed out that NCT Wish members reacted in the opposite way, which stirred controversy regarding their attitude. For context, Cultwo Show is a visible radio broadcast, so viewers can show their support by watching it in real-time via YouTube. Those who tuned in to the broadcast commented that the members acted passively with blank expressions and gave out short or vague answers to the DJs. To help liven up the broadcast atmosphere, the DJs also asked the guests to participate in a challenge segment, but only a few members of NCT Wish responded, while the rest stayed in their seats and simply watched.
👤 사이타마 뭐가 유명한가요?
🥐 … 그거 있어요 슈퍼 아레나 있어요!
👤 먹을 거 좀 유명한 거 없나요?
🥐 … 없어요
👤 온천이 유명하지않나?
🥐 아니에요오…
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/KbfTnuYvYZ— 기니쿠や (@ginikuya) April 22, 2025
Translation:
DJ: What is Saitama known for?
Sakuya: … there’s that thing, the Super Arena!
DJ: Are there any food they’re known for?
Sakuya: … there’s none
DJ: Aren’t onsens (hot-springs) popular?
Sakuya: No…
In particular, SHINee’s Key also caught the viewers’ attention by sending a message to the group during the broadcast. He said, I’m listening to the radio because WISH is on. Tell them to do well~
And to this, the WISH members responded, We’ll work hard~
Notably, Key is a senior idol and is under the same agency as NCT WISH.
At the end of the show, the DJs gave pointed remarks by saying, WISH has completely frozen up,
and Someone’s struggling all alone here,
and Thank you for continuing your promotions despite having such a difficult vibe.
Fans and casual viewers who tuned in to the Cultwo Show expressed disappointment towards the NCT Wish members, which eventually became a hot topic online. Some gave criticism for the group not making an effort, and some even suggested that they had already caught the “celebrity disease”.
guys pls be kind to nct wish 😭 they’re still new to a lot of things and instead of saying negative feedback we should encourage them so they won’t get too scared or nervous next time. this should be a learning curve, don’t use this opportunity to discourage them.
— cy 🌟 (@forjaeryosky) April 22, 2025
On the other hand, some defended WISH members and noted that the members’ young age and Japanese nationalities could be a factor for their seemingly shy attitude on the broadcast. Some also mentioned that the members are not arrogant or indifferent, but are still inexperienced with broadcasts and would need to work on their variety show skills.
Meanwhile, NCT Wish released their second mini-album ‘poppop’ on April 14th. The members are currently promoting in music shows, and on April 24th, the group secured its first ever M! Countdown win.
🌷: “Although we still have many shortcomings, we will work to fill those gaps so that we can become NCT WISH who only show better sides of ourselves. Thank you.”
they know they’re still growing, and they’re doing their best to become better 💚 that’s our wishies 🥹🫳🏻… pic.twitter.com/6W1Frg5Abz
— 치 🫧 #poppop (@rikujjang) April 24, 2025
