11 Facts and Career Journey of Ten NCT, The Rapper with a Deadly Gaze - Adorable When Nervous

Kapanlagi.com - NCT is one of the popular male K-Pop idol groups. NCT itself has many group members who can refresh the fans' eyes, and one of those members is Ten NCT. Yes, this oppa with captivating charisma has many interesting facts, KLovers. These Ten NCT facts will surely make you love oppa Ten even more.

Having a Thai-Chinese mixed face, he has a handsome and attractive appearance. Even Ten's gaze can pierce the hearts of NCTzens when they see him perform. Ten NCT is also one of the idols in SM Entertainment who has many talents. Not only artistic talents, but also sports talents and proficiency in many languages. There are still many more interesting facts about Ten NCT.

What are these facts? Here are 11 must-know facts about Ten NCT, compiled from various sources. Let's check them out KLovers.

1. General Facts about Ten NCT

Ten NCT (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

Before delving into deeper facts about Ten NCT, you should first know the general facts about Ten. Yes, Ten was born on February 27, 1996 in Bangkok, Thailand. Ten NCT is a Thai citizen but has Chinese mixed blood.

Ten's real name in Thai is Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, and his Korean name is Lee Young Heum. Then he chose to have the stage name Ten. He also has a younger sister named Tern Kulisara Leechaiyapornkul who is a designer.

Ten's zodiac sign is Pisces, with the Rat as his Chinese zodiac sign. Ten has blood type A. He also has a height of 177 cm and shoe size of 270 mm. Ten used to attend Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Before eventually going to Seoul, South Korea to develop his career in the entertainment industry.

2. Extraordinary Artistic Talent

For talent, SM Entertainment certainly does not choose randomly. That's why Ten NCT succeeded in joining one of the biggest agencies in South Korea. Ten NCT has an extraordinary talent in art, KLovers. He is very confident in his talent, especially in drawing and design.

Not only that, Ten is also very skilled in choreography and dance. He is also skilled in rap. So it's no wonder that Ten was chosen as a dancer and rapper, not only in NCT U group, but also in other NCT subgroups, such as WayV, and even Super M, which is a project combining idols from various big groups from SM Entertainment.

Aside from being skilled in rap, Ten is also skilled in singing. In fact, Ten's voice can make NCTzens amazed. In 2017, Ten released his first single titled Dream In A Dream. Of course, fans couldn't believe that Ten has such an incredible beautiful voice. Because of that, several singles released by Ten never escaped the fans' attention.

3. Winning Various Competitions

Ten NCT (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

There is no doubt about Ten NCT's talent. Even before he debuted as an idol, Ten had already attracted a lot of attention. For all you Ten fans out there, you surely know that this oppa is extraordinary. Yes, he has won prestigious competitions several times.

Back when he was still in school, Ten loved gymnastics. He often practiced gymnastics and won 5 trophies in gymnastics competitions. Then in 2011, Ten also won the title "Ten Pop Star" in one of the talent search events in Thailand.

He was also given the opportunity to sign a contract with Starship Entertainment, but Ten rejected it. Then in 2013, Ten participated in SM's Global Audition and passed. Eventually, he joined the current NCT group.

4. Mastering Various Musical Instruments

Still with incredible artistry, Ten can do more than just rap and dance, KLovers. He is also known for playing musical instruments very well. Yes, Ten is really good at playing the piano and guitar. It is even known that Ten loved art lessons when he was still in school. No wonder that his exceptional talent is expressed extraordinarily well.

5. Success in Every Single

Ten NCT (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

Having a successful single that is well-received is not an easy thing, but it's different for Ten NCT. Yes, with his exceptional artistic talent, acknowledged by fans, Ten has successfully released several singles. He released his first single in 2017 titled Dream In A Dream in April. Of course, the fans showed tremendous enthusiasm.

Even fans admit that the singles performed by Ten are extraordinary and beyond their expectations. Due to the success of that single, in April 2018, Ten released another single titled New Heroes. And of course, that single once again amazed the fans. Then in 2021, Ten delighted fans with his work.

Yes! On August 10, 2021, Ten released his latest single titled Paint Me Naked. In the cover and photos, Ten shows how deeply he connects with this single. The fans were so enthusiastic that it became a trending topic on Twitter to welcome Ten's solo comeback.

6. Fashion that is Swag Abis

When it comes to fashion, NCTzens certainly know that Ten is very talented in fashion. Yup! Ten really likes to combine the clothes he wears with a very cool style, KLovers. It is even known that Ten really likes to shop for clothes. He doesn't hesitate to spend a lot of money for clothes that he likes.

Because of his love for fashion, Ten is nicknamed "Dandy" by all NCT members. It's not strange indeed, Ten's younger sister is also a 22-year-old designer who is still very young. So it's not surprising that Ten also really likes fashion.

7. Mastering Many Languages

Ten NCT (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

Not only talented in art, it turns out Ten is also skilled in various languages. Yes, he can speak 4 languages at once, KLovers. Ten can speak Thai, English, Korean, and Mandarin. Wow, this oppa is really amazing.

8. Having Many Hobbies

Jogging in various languages, even Ten has a lot of hobbies. Even the hobbies he likes are not just ordinary hobbies, he turns them into his expertise. Yes, gymnastics, rap, and dance are Ten's hobbies that eventually become his extraordinary profession. Besides art hobbies, Ten also likes sports hobbies. Ten likes basketball, taekwondo, and surfing. It's no wonder that this oppa's body can make us go crazy.

9. Hard Worker

Ten NCT (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

From all the achievements that Ten has accomplished, such as hobbies that have now become an extraordinary profession, to achievements in the entertainment world, it is clear that Ten is a hard worker. Even Ten admits that he prefers and focuses on his work rather than love stories that only invite scandals.

It is also known that Ten prefers and enjoys more of his time in training places to hone his talents. Even from the singles he released in his career and various events he attended, it is evident how enthusiastic and happy Ten is with the work he is currently doing.

10. Adorable Nervous Side

Although Ten has such a perfect side, he also has a cute nervous side, KLovers. Yes, Ten is indeed one of the NCT members who is very confident, but he also has an adorable nervous side. It is known that Ten gets very nervous during interviews. However, despite that, Ten is one of the smart members of NCT. In fact, he used to study at Shrewsbury International School, which is the best and most expensive school in Bangkok, Thailand.

11. Cat Lover

Ten NCT (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

Debuting in the WayV subunit with Kun NCT, Winwin NCT, Lucas NCT, Xiaojun NCT, Hendery NCT, and Yangyang NCT, it is known that they have adopted three pets, KLovers. These pets consist of two cats and one dog. However, Ten interacts the most with the two cats owned by WayV.

Yes, the two cats are named Louis and Leon. It is known that Ten often plays with these two cats. Ten is also known to often buy toys for Louis and Leon. He even shares moments with Louis and Leon on social media. Wow, this oppa is so adorable.

Those are the 11 facts about Ten NCT that can make you fall in love even more. Not only an idol, Ten can prove his extraordinary talent.

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