ArtistSM Entertainment
Ten
Ten (텐), born Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul (ชิตพล ลี้ชัยพรกุล), is one of NCT's most versatile performers. He debuted with NCT U in April 2016 before becoming a core member of SM Entertainment's China-based sub-unit WayV in 2019 and the supergroup SuperM that same year. A trained dancer who won Thailand's Teen Superstar at 14, Ten built his solo catalog through SM Station releases like "Dream in a Dream" (2017) and "Paint Me Naked" (2021) before dropping his self-titled EP in February 2024, led by the single "Nightwalker." His second EP STUNNER followed in 2025. On April 8, 2026, Ten concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment. He will continue participating in NCT and WayV group activities while pursuing solo work independently, joining Taeyong in testing a hybrid model that keeps the group brand alive without tying every career move to one label. Ten serves as a YSL brand ambassador and has judged multiple Chinese dance competitions.
1 articles6 creditsDebut: April 9, 2016Thai
Discography
2026
SM Contract ConclusionCollaboration
Hybrid exit, remains in NCT/WayVSM Entertainment
2025
STUNNEREP
Solo ArtistSM Entertainment
2024
TENEP
Solo Debut, lead single NightwalkerSM Entertainment
2019
SuperMCollaboration
MemberNCT
2019
WayVCollaboration
Member since debutNCT
2016
NCT U DebutSingle
Debut member, The 7th SenseNCT
Fans Also Ask
Is Ten still in NCT and WayV after leaving SM Entertainment?
Yes. SM Entertainment confirmed on April 6, 2026 that Ten will continue participating in NCT and WayV group activities after his exclusive contract concluded on April 8. His solo career will move outside SM, but his group commitments remain.
When did Ten make his solo debut?
Ten released his self-titled debut EP on February 13, 2024, led by the single "Nightwalker." He had previously released solo singles through SM Station starting with "Dream in a Dream" in 2017, but TEN was his first standalone project.
What nationality is Ten from NCT?
Ten is Thai. He was born Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul in Bangkok on February 27, 1996. He joined SM Entertainment in 2013 after passing an SM Global Audition in Thailand and is active across South Korea, China, and Thailand.
What groups is Ten a member of?
Ten is a member of NCT (since 2016), NCT U, and WayV (since 2019). He was also part of the supergroup SuperM from 2019 until its hiatus. Within WayV, he formed the sub-unit duo WayV-TEN&YANGYANG with groupmate YangYang.
