Ten

Who Is Ten? WayV’s Main Dancer and Global Solo Star

Ten, born Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul on February 27, 1996, in Bangkok, Thailand, is a Thai singer and dancer best known as the main dancer, main vocalist, and center of WayV, NCT’s China-based sub-unit. As one of the earliest members introduced in the entire NCT project, Ten has spent a decade building a reputation as one of K-pop’s most technically gifted dancers — and, more recently, as a genuinely compelling solo artist.

If you love watching razor-sharp choreography, Ten is essential viewing. Let’s trace his path from a gymnastics-loving kid in Bangkok to a global performer with his own creative company.

From Thai Talent Shows to SM Entertainment

Before K-pop, Ten trained in gymnastics and later basketball, and in 2011 he won the Thai talent competition “Teen Superstar” under the stage name TNT. He was cast into SM Entertainment through the 2013 SM Global Audition in Bangkok — becoming the first Thai artist ever signed to the company.

Debuting With NCT U and Joining SuperM

Ten officially debuted on April 9, 2016, as part of NCT U with “The 7th Sense,” making him one of the group’s founding members. In 2019, his career expanded in two major directions: he became the main dancer and center of WayV at its January debut, and he joined SuperM, the SM–Capitol Records supergroup whose debut EP hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Solo Career: “Ten,” “Stunner,” and “Humanity”

Ten had already released SM Station solo singles like “Dream in a Dream,” “New Heroes,” “Paint Me Naked,” and “Birthday” over the years, but he made his official solo debut on February 13, 2024, with his self-titled English-language EP “Ten,” led by the single “Nightwalker.” The EP charted in the top five in South Korea, Japan, and the UK. He followed it with “Stunner” in 2025 and “Humanity” soon after, cementing himself as one of NCT’s most active solo artists.

A New Chapter: Launching Illimnt

In April 2026, Ten’s exclusive contract with SM Entertainment came to an end after ten years, though he continues to promote with NCT and WayV on a flexible basis. That July, he launched his own creative company, illimnt, spanning music, fashion, and content — a bold new step for one of K-pop’s most versatile performers.

Personal Facts Fans Love

Ten’s MBTI is INFJ, and his zodiac sign is Pisces. He speaks Thai, Korean, English, and Mandarin Chinese, has six tattoos, and is known for his kind, artistic, and thoughtful personality. Whether on stage with WayV or exploring his own creative ventures, Ten remains one of the most globally recognized names to come out of the NCT universe.