NCT WISH is riding high with their first mini-album Steady!

Set to release on September 24 at 6 PM, the mini-album will also feature the music video for the title track "Steady," available on the SMTOWN YouTube channel.

As of September 23, the album has already surpassed 800,000 pre-orders, smashing their previous record of 630,000 for the Korean and Japanese versions of "Songbird." This showcases NCT WISH's amazing growth!

The title track "Steady" is a dance song blending house, UK garage, and Jersey club beats with a stylish melody. It captures the pure wish to keep a special relationship forever in a lively and open way, fitting their title as "the icon of Gen Z" and highlighting their unique charm.

Alongside "Steady," the album includes six more songs: "Dunk Shot," "3 Minutes," "On & On," "Supercute," "Skate," and the Korean version of their pre-debut song "Hands Up," all reflecting a vibrant "refreshing & neo" style.

To celebrate the release, NCT WISH will hold a showcase on September 24 at 8 PM at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan, Seoul, where they will perform "Steady" live for the first time. Fans can watch the event online via the YouTube and Weverse NCT WISH channels, as well as TikTok.

Physical copies of Steady will also be available starting on the 24th.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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