TEN Meets 10vely "OUTWEST" for His First Los Angeles Solo Performance
Written and Photo by Rebecca Rowe
| Tens across the board for Thai superstar, TEN, as he embarks on his first solo US Tour.
Global artist TEN charmed Los Angeles with his smooth vocals, intricate choreography, charismatic energy and fan interactions, showcasing his true star power. With fourteen stops, beginning in Seattle on October 17 and ending in New York on November 10 TEN(10) US Showcase Tour marks TEN’s first solo U.S. Tour.
Lining the set list with past favorites, current hits and even a surprise preview of upcoming releases TEN(10) US Showcase Tour, brought the best of the artist to the stage. The night kicked off with heavy hitting numbers “STUNNER,” “Nightwalker” and fan favorite “Birthday.” Filled with dynamic choreography and even a little floor-ography, the trio of songs highlighted TEN’s ability to captivate the audience from the start. “ON TEN” brought an even edgier side to the dancer’s style, revealing heavier hip-hop choreography.
Transitioning from his flashy all white outfit, TEN appeared in a more laid back second outfit of the night - a blue zip up hoodie, jeans a white tank and baseball cap - to match the now stripped back segment. While the first third of his performance emphasized why he is the main dancer of his NCT groups, the next segment drew attention to his vocal strength. Both “New Heroes” and “Water” were transformed into ballad-style numbers accompanied by a piano track, allowing the audience to soak in and focus on TEN’s smooth vocals in a more intimate setting.
Filled with audience interaction, TEN showed off his witty banter throughout the night. The thirty year old, as he kept reminding the crowd, joked about new types of slang he felt he could add into his vocabulary. He recalled a moment when his staff told him he looked like he couldn’t use “type shit,” to which he humorously replied “Hm, I do agree.” TEN filled each MENT with funny quips and crowd interaction, endearing fans with his goofy side.
He also playfully teased fans, singing a brief snippet of NCT U’s “Baby Don’t Stop” when prompted by a fan, which led to a roar of screams and applause. It’s not a K-pop show without a round of supportive barks from the crowd, “You guys are nasty!” TEN replied when the audience erupted with barks as he removed his sweater.
TEN introduced the unreleased and self-written “Can I Be Honest,” a slower-tempo heartfelt track from an upcoming album. Can I be honest? With lyrics like "fighting all my demons, inside I’m screaming,” paired with TEN’s smooth yet aching vocals this number is a bit of an emotional battlefield.
TEN soon amped the energy back up, performing “IRL” and “BAMPOLA.” The heavily anticipated and newly released “OUTWEST” was a standout and the perfect fit to end the night. July 2026 TEN ended his solo contract with SM Entertainment to launch the company ILLIMNT, creating wider creative opportunities for the artist. “OUTWEST,” released last month, marked TEN’s first independent release, where he had a hand in composing, writing and producing the track. The track served as not only the closing number, but also played into the encore where his dancers and LA guest Jonny Tran showcased their best moves one by one. TEN cheered them on before delivering his own freestyle center stage.
TEN has been making impressions across the globe with groups WayV and SuperM on some of the most iconic NCT U tracks, and with his past solo releases. With single OUTWEST, upcoming release “Can I Be Honest” and his TEN(10) US Showcase Tour, TEN embarks on the beginning of a new creative journey.
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