NCT WISH Ode to Love has quickly become one of the group’s most meaningful releases so far. Released on April 20, 2026 at 6 p.m., the group’s first full-length album arrived with a clear sign of momentum: its title track reached No. 3 on Melon TOP100 on the day of release, while all 10 songs from the album entered the chart. For fans watching NCT WISH build their own identity, this comeback feels like a major step forward, not just because of one strong ranking, but because the album performed across music charts, album sales, music video platforms, and even an upcoming exhibition tied to the release.
NCT WISH Ode to Love Opens With Strong Chart Results
The title track “Ode to Love” gave NCT WISH a new career high on Korean music charts. Based on peak rankings, the song reached No. 3 on Melon TOP100 and No. 1 on Melon HOT100. That is a big result for a young group still shaping its signature sound and public presence.
What makes the release even more impressive is that the attention did not stop with the title track. All 10 tracks from the first full album entered the chart after release, showing that listeners were not only sampling the main song but exploring the album as a full project.
The song continued to show strength after its debut. Within two days of release, “Ode to Love” reached No. 28 on Melon’s daily chart and No. 3 on Apple Music Korea TOP100. Those results point to wider listening beyond the first wave of fandom excitement.
The track also performed outside Korea. “Ode to Love” ranked No. 1 on China’s QQ Music Korean music video chart and digital album sales chart. For a group like NCT WISH, whose audience naturally stretches across multiple markets, that kind of cross-platform response is an important part of the comeback’s story.
A First Full Album Becomes a Day-One Million Seller
Alongside the digital response, the album’s physical sales made the comeback feel even bigger. According to Hanteo Chart figures, the first full album sold 1,285,184 copies on its first day. That means NCT WISH became a million seller in just one day with “Ode to Love.”
This result marked a career high for the group in both album and music performance. It also made “Ode to Love” NCT WISH’s third million-selling release overall. For fans, that number matters because it shows consistency. A single successful release can be exciting, but repeated million-seller results suggest a growing base of listeners and buyers who are staying with the group from comeback to comeback.
The phrase “first full album” is also worth pausing on. Full albums often carry more weight than shorter projects because they give an artist more room to show range, mood, and direction. With 10 songs included and all 10 entering the chart, “Ode to Love” did not land as a title-track-only moment. It arrived as a full-album event.
Music Shows and the Love Wish Be Inspired Exhibition
NCT WISH began full music show promotions on April 23, 2026, starting with Mnet’s “M Countdown.” That schedule marked the official start of the group’s broadcast activities for the album, giving fans a chance to see the new track performed on stage.
There is also an offline experience connected to the album. To celebrate the release of their first full album, NCT WISH is holding the “Love Wish be inspired Exhibition.” The exhibition is scheduled to run from April 27 to May 24, 2026, in Jung District, Seoul.
That detail adds another layer to the comeback. Instead of existing only through streaming charts, album sales, and music show stages, “Ode to Love” is also being presented through a dedicated exhibition. For fans in Seoul during that period, it gives the album a physical space and a longer promotional life beyond release week.
Why This Comeback Stands Out
The clearest takeaway from “Ode to Love” is that NCT WISH reached new highs in several areas at once. The title track hit No. 3 on Melon TOP100 and No. 1 on Melon HOT100. The album sold more than 1.28 million copies on its first day. Every track entered the chart. The song placed high on Melon’s daily chart and Apple Music Korea TOP100 within two days. It also reached No. 1 on major QQ Music Korean music-related charts in China.
That combination is what makes this comeback feel so strong. It is not just one record or one platform carrying the story. “Ode to Love” brought together digital chart performance, physical sales, international platform results, music show promotions, and an exhibition designed around the album’s release.
For NCT WISH, this first full album has become more than a milestone on paper. It has given the group a representative moment: a release that shows growth, fan power, and broader public attention arriving at the same time.
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