TEN Announces Release New Double Singles “OUTWEST” and “IRL”

Fresh off announcing his first solo U.S. showcase tour, TEN is wasting no time proving that his independent era is just getting started. The artist dropped his brand-new double single, “OUTWEST” and “IRL,” at 12:00 AM EST on September 4, delivering his first musical output since co-founding ILLIMNT, the global creative company and IP hub he now calls home.

For TEN, these two tracks aren’t just new songs. They’re the first project he has steered from start to finish, and they announce, unmistakably, that he’s stepping into a new role as the architect of his own career.

The pairing plays like two sides of the same artist. “OUTWEST” looks outward, fusing hip-hop, tech house, and R&B into a sound that refuses to sit still, restless, exploratory, and built for discovery. “IRL,” on the other hand, turns the lens inward. It’s a warm, high-energy love letter to the fans and community who have stood by TEN across a decade in the industry, trading reinvention for gratitude.

Adding to the significance, TEN co-wrote both tracks, a credit that underscores just how personal this new direction really is. He isn’t only performing the vision anymore; he’s writing it.

Fans can stream “OUTWEST” and “IRL” now at ten.lnk.to/OUTWEST.

The music arrives as the perfect lead-in to TEN’s next milestone: a 14-city U.S. tour that will bring his full catalog to the stage for the very first time in this format. The run kicks off in Seattle before winding through Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, and Boston, closing out with a homecoming-style finale in New York.

TEN (10) U.S. SHOWCASE TOUR DATES

Ticket and tour information are live now across TEN’s official channels, and fans are encouraged to follow his social platforms for updates as the tour approaches.

About TEN

TEN is a Thai artist best known for his work with WayV, NCT, and SuperM, and as co-founder of the label ILLIMNT. Celebrated for his elite performance ability, musical range, and striking visual presence, he is now forging an independent solo path under ILLIMNT, carving out a lane entirely his own in the global music scene.

Fluent in Thai, English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese, TEN has built a genuinely global profile. He currently serves as a global ambassador for Saint Laurent and has appeared on the covers of major publications including ELLEMEN Fresh, GQ Thailand, Esquire Singapore, Harper’s Bazaar Men, and Flaunt, among others.

His solo discography includes his debut mini album TEN, his second mini album STUNNER, and his Japanese mini album Humanity. The title track “STUNNER” was the most-streamed song on Spotify Thailand in 2025, later earning the platform’s Top Song of the Year honor, along with multiple wins on Korean music programs such as Music Bank, The Show, and Inkigayo Hot Stage. He also took home the Best Choice Award at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards.

So far, TEN’s solo songs have been streamed more than 460 million times, and his music videos have racked up over 35 million views. Add in the music he’s made with his groups, and his total streams climb past 620 million, spread across more than 617 chart appearances.

As he steps fully into this next chapter, TEN shows no signs of slowing down, only expanding what a solo career built on his own terms can look like.