NCT WISH levels up the energy with Czennies during their “LOG IN” concert in Manila
NCT’s newest unit, the six-member boy group NCT WISH, has finally met their Filipino fans, Czennies, for the first time as they performed in Manila as part of their “LOG IN” tour, held at the New Frontier Theater last April 12, 2025.
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Marked by a grand entrance, the boys made their appearance in a fascinating way with a game-inspired concept, getting revealed one by one as they stood on an elevated platform.
Starting off with their debut track “WISH,” the group was met with loud cheers resounding in the event hall, signaling how much fans were looking forward to experiencing their first-ever concert tour.
Followed by more of their lively and upbeat songs like “Steady,” “Sail Away,” and “Miracle,” NCT WISH gave a striking impression with their youthful energy. Their performance for “3 Minutes” involving desks in the choreography was also memorable.
One highlight of the night was the interactive segment with the audience wherein the members asked for Czennies’ participation to vote several times between two choices by giving the louder cheer to their preferred option.
Through this corner, the fans got to see NCT WISH wearing bear ear head bands and dancing to “TAP” by Taeyong and “Smoothie” by NCT Dream. Yushi and Sion also gave a sneak peek of the choreography for the title track of their latest comeback, “POPPOP.”
They even surprised the Filipino crowd with a live entry to the viral dance challenge “Daleng Dale.” This had the audience asking for one more, a request that the group entertained when they saw how positive the response was.
After the group’s performance of their groovy track “Supercute,” they proceeded to unveil the covers they prepared upon receiving the fans’ opinions, which were “Eusha! Eusha!” by Shinhwa and “Kissing You” by Girls’ Generation.
Changing the atmosphere of the night, NCT WISH then gave powerful and intense performances to “CHOO CHOO,” “Touchdown,” “NASA,” and “Melt Inside My Pocket,” which displayed their strong dance skills, impressive live vocals, and versatility as a group.
As the boys momentarily left the stage for an outfit change, Filipino Czennies sang along to “Tears are Falling” through a karaoke-like segment when the lyrics flashed on screen. The members heard this even from backstage and asked for a short repeat so they could witness it directly, saying that it made them touched.
NCT WISH further showed their charming and adorable sides through their bright track “Make You Shine,” followed by emotion-filled performances of “Tears are Falling” and “Our Adventure.”
Meanwhile, the fans prepared a star-shaped hand banner saying, “With WISH, we can love any day.” Jaehee said this was one of his favorite quotes, which made him really appreciate the message. The audience also sang a birthday song for the April celebrant, Yushi, who was surprised because he said he wasn’t expecting it.
With the night coming to an end, the members recognized the Filipino fans’ high energy and enthusiastic reactions, ultimately promising to come back to the Philippines. Ryo even expressed his desire to perform at the Philippine Arena someday.
Through this concert, NCT WISH was able to showcase their amazing talent and special appeal to the fans despite being rookies. This simply proves their potential to grow even bigger and develop themselves to become more skilled artists in the future.
Special thanks to iMe Philippines for making this event possible!
