★ HOW OLD IS TEN?
Ten is 30 years old, born February 27, 1996 in Bangkok · Pisces.
#248of 1,640 Singers on HotBirthdays
★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Bangkok
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Shrewsbury International School
★ LEDE
About
Ten is a Thai singer, dancer, and rapper active across South Korea and China. Born February 27, 1996, he debuted with NCT in 2016 and has anchored the group's China-based unit WayV since 2019, alongside supergroup SuperM. Solo singles through SM Station ("Dream in a Dream", "New Heroes", "Paint Me Naked", "Birthday") preceded his February 2024 solo EP. Pisces energy channels introspection into genre-fluid pop.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, known professionally as Ten, emerged as a Thai singer, dancer, and rapper bridging South Korean and Chinese music markets. Born February 27, 1996, he joined NCT in 2016 as part of the first sub-unit NCT U. His primary role shifted to WayV, NCT's China-based operation, from 2019 onward. Parallel to group work, Ten contributed to SM Station, releasing "Dream in a Dream" (2017), "New Heroes" (2018), "Paint Me Naked" (2021), and "Birthday" (2022)—each a solo single expanding his artistic palette. SuperM, a South Korean supergroup, became another platform for his visibility. In February 2024, he released a self-titled extended play, marking his formal solo debut. A Pisces by Western zodiac, Ten's career spans singing, dancing, and rapping—three core disciplines of contemporary idol practice. Based in South Korea and China, he navigates multinational K-pop and C-pop infrastructure.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Real name Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul; stage name Ten used across Thai, Korean, and Chinese markets.
- Debuted with NCT U, the first sub-unit of NCT, in 2016.
- Released four SM Station solo singles before his formal solo EP debut in February 2024.
- Member of both WayV (NCT's China-based unit since 2019) and SuperM supergroup simultaneously.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Ten often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ten?
- Ten is 30 years old (born February 27, 1996).
- When is Ten's birthday?
- Ten was born on February 27, 1996.
- What is Ten's zodiac sign?
- Ten is a Pisces, born February 27, 1996.
- What is Ten's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ten was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is Ten from?
- Ten is from Thailand.
- What does Ten do?
- Ten is a singer.
- Where was Ten born?
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