Hi! I got into Ryo/NCT Wish around 1-2 months ago: I'm a pretty avid listener of SM's music, and Doyoung is one of my fave vocalists. I didn't engage with fandoms much, just stuck to listening to the music, watching content vids (if I come across them) on my own time.

Since Doyoung is one of my favorite singers, I came across his video with Ryo, and my first impression was why tf does this kid look so much like Renjun wwww I remember thinking that he was charming and I loved how he seemed to adore Doyoung too. I then watched the Sion/Jisung Awsaz, and I was so surprised by how quick-witted (and still a bit shy in front of his role model) Ryo was! I was laughing along with all his funny orders to Sion, and I was like HUHHH I need to know what this kid's whole debut story is.

I really loved how he was from Kyoto bc thats where I grew up, and then I saw he chose 21 as his number for Doyoung's birthday (21 also happens to be my birthday) so it felt like I was destined to come across him and WISH at some point!

I think the final nail in the coffin moment that led to this account was when I looked at his Japanese interviews: what stood out to me wasn't just how funny or lovable he was, but that beneath all that he was extremely driven and mature and was constantly chasing excellence in dancing and singing. Watching poppop, songbird, and wish dance practices and live perfs made me think about how much he's improved already and how much natural talent he has. I got super excited and motivated by his work ethic and mindset - it kinda made me want to cheer him on and pursue that kind of excellence in my own life too!

And no need to thank me at all: all the translations are honestly selfish bc it brings me joy to make Ryo's moments, thoughts, and stories even a little bit more accessible to others who also adore him!