NCT WISH is making waves as the hottest new boy group with their Asia tour concert in Seoul selling out so fast! The highly-anticipated '2025 NCT WISH ASIA TOUR LOG in' is set to kick off at the Seoul Olympic Handball Gymnasium from March 21–23, and tickets for all three days were gone in an instant through pre-sale alone!

After Seoul, the tour will head to 8 other cities across Asia, including Macau, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

The excitement for NCT WISH is real! Fan club pre-sale tickets were made available on Melon Ticket at 8 PM on January 13, and general sales followed on January 15 at 8 PM. But, here's the catch—every single performance in Seoul was completely sold out during the fan club pre-sale.

Talk about major success for this group, proving they’re more than deserving of their 'Best Newcomer' title!

Not their first win, though. Last year, NCT WISH also sold out all 12 concerts during their '2024 NCT WISH ASIA TOUR LOG in JAPAN' in six different cities across Japan. Now, with the Seoul concert following the same sold-out fate, fans are eager to see even bigger achievements from the group as the tour rolls on.

But wait, there's more! On January 22, NCT WISH will pre-release their upcoming track 'Miracle' from the album '2025 SMTOWN: THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE' at 6 PM on music platforms. Plus, the boys are gearing up for music broadcast activities, with their first stop being Mnet's 'M Countdown' on January 23. Get ready to witness the rise of NCT WISH.

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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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