Ten (singer)
A Thai performer whose fluid, artistic dance and vocal style made him the cornerstone of multiple K-pop groups across Asia.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Thai singer·Birthday: February 27·Millennials
Biography
Ten moves like water and performs with a captivating, ethereal precision. Hailing from Thailand, he was scouted by SM Entertainment and thrust into the ambitious, sprawling universe of NCT. His debut in the unit NCT U was a statement of intent, showcasing a performer of rare versatility. Ten isn't just a member of groups; he often defines their artistic center. He became a pivotal figure in WayV, NCT's China-based unit, bringing charismatic stage presence. His role in the 'supergroup' SuperM placed him among the industry's most elite performers. Throughout, his solo singles like 'Paint Me Naked' and his 2024 EP have served as canvases for his personal artistry, blending contemporary dance with pop sensuality. He has carved a unique space as a Thai artist who is central to the sound and vision of major Korean and Chinese pop enterprises.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ten was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ten Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Ten's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a central member of SM Entertainment's flagship boy group NCT and its sub-units NCT U and WayV.
- Released a successful self-titled solo EP in 2024, marking his official debut as a solo artist.
- Selected as a member of SuperM, a group marketed as the 'Avengers of K-pop,' formed from top SM Entertainment artists.
- Has multiple solo singles under the SM Station project, including 'Dream in a Dream' and 'Paint Me Naked'.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in Thai, English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese.
Ten trained in contemporary dance prior to becoming a K-pop idol, heavily influencing his performance style.
His stage name, Ten, comes from the English word, as he was the tenth trainee to join SM Entertainment's pre-debut team 'SM Rookies'.
He has a pet Siberian Husky named Louis.
“My body is the brush, and the stage is the canvas.”
