{
  "id": 17179807,
  "title": "NCT's Ten shuts down dating rumors mid-concert: 'I'm super duper single'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/ncts-ten-shuts-down-dating-rumors-mid-concert-im-super-duper-single",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T05:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261030/ncts-ten-shuts-down-dating-rumors-mid-concert-im-super-duper-single"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NCT's Ten actively quelled dating rumors during a U.S. concert, declaring himself \"super duper single.\" The speculation arose online, linking the K-pop star to an unnamed woman who is not a celebrity. Addressing the rumors at a Seattle stop on his TEN US SHOWCASE TOUR, Ten emphasized his commitment to his fans. \"I know these days there have been so many crazy things going on on the internet,\" he began. \"I want to clarify in front of you guys. I'm super duper single. I’m not dating anyone.\" Ten explained that the rumors had been circulating after learning from his staff. Reflecting on his busy schedule, he humorously stated, \"If I were dating, I'd have to be Superman, with this busy schedule, right?\" Ten debuted in 2016 and has been active as a member of NCT and WayV, the group's China-based unit. He exited his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment in April. SM Entertainment announced they would continue coordinating Ten's participation in group activities. In July, Ten co-founded creative company ILLIM.",
  "summary": "Ten of K-pop group NCT personally shut down dating rumors during a concert in the U.S., declaring himself \"super duper single\" after speculation about his relationship status spread online. Ten addressed recent rumors linking him to a woman who is not a celebrity during a stop on his \"TEN US SHOWCASE TOUR\" in Seattle on Thursday. \"I know these days there have been so many crazy things going on on…",
  "key_points": [
    "NCT member Ten addressed dating rumors during a U.S. concert.",
    "The speculation linked Ten to an unnamed non-celebrity woman.",
    "Ten humorously clarified he is \"super duper single\" and not dating."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Addressing online speculation directly during a live performance reinforces the artist's commitment to his fanbase while attempting to control his public narrative following his departure from SM Entertainment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}