# NCT WISH’s “I SPY” Sells Over 1.2 Million Copies on Day One, a Second Million-Seller Debut for the Group

URL: https://technosports.co.in/nct-wishs-i-spy-sells-over-1-2-million-copies-on-day/  
Published: 2026-10-14  
Updated: 2026-10-14  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Some comebacks make noise. Others make history. NCT WISH just pulled off the second one, and the numbers are hard to ignore.

## The Milestone in Brief

On October 12 at 6 p.m. KST, NCT’s youngest unit returned with their fourth mini album, *I SPY*, led by a title track of the same name. According to Hanteo Chart, it sold **1,200,086 copies on its first day alone**. That makes it [NCT WISH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCT_Wish)‘s second album to cross one million sales on day one, after their previous release, *Ode to Love*.

## NCT WISH: I SPY at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Group** | NCT WISH |
| **Album** | I SPY (4th mini album) |
| **Release** | October 12, 6 p.m. KST |
| **Day-One Sales** | 1,200,086 copies (Hanteo Chart) |
| **Million-Seller Debuts** | 2nd (after *Ode to Love*) |
| **First-Week Streak** | 4th consecutive million-plus album |

## A Streak Worth Noticing

Here’s the part that stands out. *I SPY* is also NCT WISH’s **fourth consecutive album** to sell over one million copies in its first week, following *poppop*, *COLOR* and *Ode to Love*. Four in a row isn’t luck. It points to a loyal, growing fanbase that shows up for every release.

![NCT WISH](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NCT-ws.jpg)

## Why It Matters?

NCT’s youngest unit has now built a pattern of strong, repeatable first-week performance, and a day-one million is a rare marker even among top groups. For fans, it’s proof that the group’s momentum isn’t slowing. For the wider K-pop scene, it’s another sign of how fast this unit has grown.

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## Conclusion

A million-plus first day, a four-album streak and a fanbase that keeps growing: NCT WISH’s rise shows no sign of stopping. Which track from *I SPY* is on repeat for you? Tell us in the comments, and keep following [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/) for more K-pop news.

## FAQs

Q1. How many copies did I SPY sell on day one?

It sold 1,200,086 copies on its first day, per Hanteo Chart.

Q2. Is this NCT WISH's first million-seller?

No, it’s their second day-one million after *Ode to Love*, and their fourth straight first-week million.