TEN (Lee Young-heum, 이영흠), the Thai member of K-pop boy group NCT, recently became embroiled in dating rumors. A now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral, claiming that a female influencer and TEN had stayed at several of the same hotels, implying a romantic relationship. The content quickly spread online, garnering millions of views. Instead of remaining silent, TEN personally clarified the rumors during his concert in Houston, Texas, repeatedly emphasizing that he is "super single." His direct response amused fans.
The viral X post compiled records suggesting that a female influencer and TEN had stayed in the same hotels, using this to imply they might be dating. Although the post has since been deleted, its content sparked intense discussion among fans, unexpectedly drawing TEN into a dating controversy.
Artists typically do not directly address dating rumors, making TEN's response particularly noteworthy. During his concert in Houston, he proactively spoke to fans about the recent online speculation, stating without hesitation: "Recently, a lot of strange things have been happening online, so I wanted to personally clarify to everyone that I am super, super single right now, and I am not dating anyone."
TEN even re-emphasized that he is "Super Single," adopting a very direct approach, seemingly to prevent further public speculation.
Following his statement, fans took to social media to discuss, with many amused by his straightforward and humorous reaction. One fan commented: "The best and funniest thing since leaving SM Entertainment is that he can just clarify all rumors with a simple 'Huh? What? No!'" Another joked that seeing various media outlets report "TEN is super single" was entertaining, quipping: "To those who don't know the inside story, it looks like breaking news: Tonight's breaking news, a handsome, talented, and successful man announces he is single and not dating anyone!"
Other fans felt that TEN was not obligated to disclose his relationship status to the public, but his earnest yet slightly comical clarification made them like him even more.
Additionally, TEN mentioned at the concert that he had been shopping in the U.S. with friends and his work team, simply enjoying the trip, when various rumors suddenly appeared online, prompting him to personally address them.
Meanwhile, TEN's current agency, illimnt, also issued a statement, noting that false rumors and malicious content targeting its artists have recently appeared online. The agency urged fans to report any such posts or comments directly to the company to help protect the artists' rights.
From the online dating speculation about shared hotel stays to TEN's personal declaration of being "super single" at his concert, this incident showcased his direct personality to fans. However, there is currently no evidence to confirm a romantic relationship between him and the female influencer, and related rumors should be based on official statements from the individuals involved and their agencies.
