Thai K-pop star Ten on his solo career plans, NCT and WayV – and why Doraemon inspires him

Thai K-pop star Ten gave an exclusive interview to CNA Lifestyle at last month's Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026. The popular singer shared candid insights about his solo career plans, his experiences with NCT and WayV, and the inspiration he draws from the character Doraemon. Ten emphasized that while he wants to focus on solo work, he will continue to participate in group activities.

During the interview, Ten discussed key milestones in his music career. He highlighted how his years as part of NCT and WayV have enriched him greatly. At the same time, he expressed a desire to explore his own musical style as a solo artist. Ten assured fans that they will continue to see him both within the group and as a solo performer.

Explaining why Doraemon is special to him, Ten said the anime character has been one of his biggest inspirations since childhood. He noted that themes of creativity and friendship in Doraemon's stories are reflected in his music. Ten mentioned that the ideas of friendship and imagination from Doraemon often appear in his lyrics.

Providing more details about his solo career plans, Ten announced that he will release a new album soon. He wants to experiment with different music genres and has prepared surprises for his fans. He also plans to embark on a world tour and expressed a desire to perform in Turkey.

At the end of the interview, Ten thanked his fans, emphasizing that their support is crucial to him. He promised to continue appearing before fans with both group and solo projects. Ten's sincere remarks have caused a stir in the K-pop world.