NCT WISH To No Longer Perform At SMTOWN LIVE 2025 LA Due To Visa Issues

May 10, 2025 | 02:26 (GMT)

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Source: soompi.com

NCT WISH will no longer be attending SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in LA this weekend.

On May 9 local time, SM Entertainment announced that NCT WISH—who was originally scheduled to perform at the agency-wide concert in Los Angeles on May 11—would not be able to attend due to visa issues.

SM Entertainment’s full English statement is as follows:

We regret to inform you that NCT WISH will not be participating in SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in L.A. due to visa issues.

In preparation for this performance, we thoroughly completed all necessary steps to secure visa approvals, including submitting the required documents and attending interviews. However, despite our best efforts, there was an unexpected delay in the approval process, and the visas were ultimately not issued in time.

At present, the exact reason for the delay remains unclear. We made every possible effort to resolve the matter, but unfortunately, it was not enough to ensure NCT WISH’s appearance on stage.

We fully understand and deeply regret the disappointment this may cause to fans who were eagerly anticipating NCT WISH’s performance. We share in your disappointment and sincerely apologize for not being able to fulfill this commitment.

To all the fans who set aside time to attend the show and support NCT WISH, we offer our heartfelt apologies. Your unwavering support means everything to us, and we will strive to repay your love and anticipation with even greater dedication and performances in the future.

Thank you for your understanding.

NCT WISH

SMTOWN LIVE 2025

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