Biography
Ten
텐 / Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul
Currently in WayV
Ten (Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul), born February 27, 1996 in Bangkok, is a Thai singer, dancer and rapper based in South Korea and China. A founding member of NCT who debuted in 2016 with the sub-unit NCT U, he has served as the main dancer and center of WayV, NCT's Beijing-based Chinese unit, since its January 17, 2019 debut, and is also a member of the SM Entertainment supergroup SuperM. He has built a parallel solo career, releasing the EPs TEN (2024) and Stunner (2025). In April 2026, SM Entertainment announced that his exclusive contract would conclude on April 8, though he would remain a member of NCT and WayV.
- Singer
- Dancer
- Rapper
Facts
- Ten was born Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul on February 27, 1996, in Bangkok, Thailand, and is a Thai national. Wikipedia (EN)
- He joined SM Entertainment in 2013 and debuted on April 8, 2016 as a founding member of NCT's first sub-unit, NCT U, with the single "The 7th Sense." Wikipedia (EN)
- Since WayV's January 17, 2019 debut, Ten has been the main dancer and center of the group, NCT's China-based unit under Label V. Kprofiles
- In 2019 Ten also debuted as a member of SuperM, a supergroup formed by SM Entertainment. Wikipedia (EN)
- As a soloist he released his self-titled EP TEN in February 2024 and his second EP Stunner in March 2025. Wikipedia (EN)
- On April 6, 2026, SM Entertainment announced that Ten's exclusive contract would conclude on April 8, 2026, while he would remain a member of NCT and WayV. Soompi
FAQ
What is Ten's position in WayV?
Ten is the main dancer and center of WayV, also contributing vocals.
Is Ten still a member of WayV and NCT in 2026?
Yes. Although his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment concluded on April 8, 2026, SM confirmed he remains a member of NCT and WayV and will take part in group activities when possible.
What other groups is Ten part of?
Besides WayV, Ten is a founding member of NCT and its rotational sub-unit NCT U, and a member of the SM Entertainment supergroup SuperM.
When did Ten debut?
He debuted on April 8, 2016 with NCT U's single "The 7th Sense."