SAKUYA of NCT WISH has been voted the No.1 “20-Year-Old Idol” to watch in 2026. 👏👏👏

 

Whosfan conducted a vote from December 26 to January 1 under the theme [WhosPICK] 20-Year-Old Idols 🎁.

 

SAKUYA took 1st place with 47.6% of the vote. Following behind were HAN YUJIN in 2nd (33.0%) and YOO SARANG in 3rd (10.5%).

 

In today’s WhosPICK:View, we’ll be introducing SAKUYA, the top pick among 20-year-old idols to watch in 2026.

 

🥐 The Owner of Irresistible Cuteness

 

There are idols who truly come to life the more adorable their styling gets, and the more plushies surround them, just like a fish in water. That perfectly describes today's star: SAKUYA, the youngest member of NCT WISH.

 

From “Listen to My Story” to “TT”, SAKUYA flawlessly delivered songs full of sweet, bubbly charm, leaving Czennies (fandom name) with their hearts in pieces all year long.
 

 

 

 

🥐 The Short-Form Devil, King, and Ruler

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Even among MZ-generation idols, SAKUYA is especially known for his short-form talents. No matter how many people are doing a challenge, his expressive energy always stands out,  and he’s even been the reason behind the rise of lesser-known trends.

 

From the dramatically acted “Goodnight Miss” challenge to the oddly addictive Nani ga Suki (Ballad Ver.), SAKUYA’s short-form content is a treasure trove of endless charm.

 

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🥐 “Turning 20 won’t suddenly change me”

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On December 31, 2025, just three hours before officially becoming an adult, SAKUYA said this: “The only thing that changes at midnight is the number.” His calm, mature take on turning 20 surprised fans at first, but the moment the clock struck midnight, he couldn’t contain his excitement, giving Czennies a huge laugh.

 

On the evening of January 1, he reportedly gifted his members New Year presents. With handwriting that looked scribbled and gifts that were... let’s say surprisingly quirky, fellow member RIKU shared, “Our maknae is the best,” and “Too cute, I’m dying.”
 

 

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That wraps up our look at SAKUYA, the idol everyone is excited to see thrive in 2026. We hope you’ve fallen head over heels for his charm through WhosPICK:View. 🎈

 

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