NCT WISH has disappointed fans by having to miss out on the SM Town concert due to visa approval delays. On the 10th, SM Entertainment announced that NCT WISH would not be able to join the stage of SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A. due to visa issues. The agency explained that despite efforts to obtain visa approval for the performance, they were unable to secure the visas due to unexpected delays in approval. As a result, NCT WISH will not be able to participate in this concert commemorating SM’s 30th anniversary. “SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A.” will take place on the 11th (local time) at Dignity Health Sports Park in LA, featuring performances by TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee (KEY, Minho), EXO (Suho, Chanyeol, Kai), Red Velvet (Irene, Seulgi, Joy), NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RISE, HATSU2HEARTS, SMTR25, and more. Fans had been eagerly anticipating NCT WISH’s performance, expressing disappointment at not being able to see them on stage at this concert. Additionally, there was sympathy expressed towards fans who had been waiting for NCT WISH’s stage along with an apology from the agency. This incident has raised concerns about the need for more careful management of NCT WISH’s activities and overseas performances. Interest is growing in how such incidents may impact the overseas performance activities of K-POP groups. It appears that greater care will need to be taken in managing NCT WISH’s future activities and overseas performances.