SB19 Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Songs, Albums, Members, Awards, Instagram

SB19, often referred to as SB19, is a celebrated Filipino boy band formed in 2018. The band, consisting of John Paulo “Pablo” Nase, Josh Cullen Santos, Stellvester “Stell” Ajero, Ken Suson, and Justin De Dios, rose to fame through their viral dance practice video for “Go Up” in 2019, establishing themselves as pioneers of the Pinoy pop (P-pop) genre with hits like “Bazinga” and “Gento.”

Profile

• Members Real Name: John Paulo Nase, Josh Cullen Santos, Stellvester Ajero, Ken Suson, Justin De Dios
• Stage Name: SB19
• Active From: 2018
• Origin: Manila, Philippines
• Active Until: Present
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Singers, Dancers, Songwriters, Producers, Actors
• Net Worth: $2 Million to $3 million USD

Early Life and Members

SB19 is a Filipino boy band formed in Manila, Philippines, in 2018. Its members are John Paulo “Pablo” Nase, Josh Cullen Santos, Stellvester “Stell” Ajero, Ken Suson, and Justin De Dios.

John Paulo “Pablo” Nase

• Date of Birth: September 14, 1994
• Age: 30 years old
• Place of Birth: Imus, Cavite, Philippines
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Nase
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: local high school in Cavite.
• Early Life: Pablo was born and raised in Imus, Cavite, developing a passion for songwriting and production. Before SB19, he worked as a data analyst in real estate. He joined ShowBT Philippines’ talent search in 2016, initially leaving during training but returning to become the band’s leader, main rapper, and primary songwriter. His favorite artists include G-Dragon, BTS, and Filipino rappers Gloc-9 and Loonie.

Josh Cullen Santos

• Date of Birth: October 22, 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Place of Birth: Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Santos
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: local high school in Pasig.
• Early Life: Josh, the eldest member, was born in Pasig and worked as a call center agent before joining SB19. A former member of the dance group SE-EON, which won multiple competitions, he joined ShowBT’s training in 2016, initially quitting but returning. As lead rapper and sub-vocalist, he enjoys video games and admires K-pop group BTS and Toni Gonzaga.

Stellvester “Stell” Ajero

• Date of Birth: June 16, 1995
• Age: 29 Years Old
• Place of Birth: Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ajero
• Siblings: unknown
• Education: Studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at STI College.
• Early Life: Stell was born in Las Piñas and was the only member to stay with ShowBT during the initial training phase. As SB19’s main vocalist and lead dancer, he choreographs many of their routines, including “Go Up.” He enjoys coffee and looks up to Daniel Caesar, aspiring to create impactful music.

Ken Suson

• Date of Birth: January 12, 1997
• Age: 28 Years Old
• Place of Birth: Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Suson
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Technological Institute of the Philippines.
• Early Life: Ken, born in Cagayan de Oro, joined SB19 after a prior talent search candidacy. As main dancer and lead vocalist, performing under the stage name Felip, he debuted solo with “Palayo” in 2021. Known for dyeing his hair, he admires Anne Curtis and excels in freestyle rap.

Justin De Dios

• Date of Birth: July 7, 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Place of Birth: Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. De Dios.
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Graduated with a degree in Multimedia Arts.
• Early Life: Justin, born in Malabon, balanced studies and training before debuting with SB19. As sub-vocalist and visual, he enjoys drawing and swimming, with a crush on Sarah Geronimo and Sharlene Pedro. His left-handedness and admiration for GOT7 add to his unique persona.

Formation

SB19 was formed in 2016 by ShowBT Philippines, a subsidiary of South Korea’s ShowBT Group, with the aim of localizing K-pop. The name “SB19” derives from ShowBT and the country codes of South Korea (+82) and the Philippines (+63), with 19 representing their sum (8+2+6+3) or difference (82–63), symbolizing the collaboration between the two nations.

The members interpret it as “Sound Break 19,” reflecting their goal to break into the music scene. After rigorous K-pop-style training, including over nine-hour daily sessions in vocals, dance, and personality development, the final five members debuted on October 26, 2018, with “Tilaluha.”

Career

SB19, formed in 2018, is a Filipino boy band made up of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. From 2018 to the present, they have become pioneers of Pinoy pop (P-pop), achieving international recognition through their music, choreography, and strategic social media use, with over 100 million Spotify streams since 2023.

Debuting with “Tilaluha” in October 2018 under ShowBT Philippines, SB19 faced a lukewarm reception. Their 2019 single “Go Up” went viral after its dance practice video garnered millions of views, saving the group from potential disbandment. This led to appearances on local and international outlets and their first nationwide tour, SB19: Get in the Zone (2019).

In 2020, they signed with Sony Music Philippines, releasing their debut album Get in the Zone on July 31, featuring “Alab (Burning)” and “Ikako,” a tribute to healthcare workers. Their 2021 EP Pagsibol included hits like “What?,” “Mapa,” and “Bazinga,” the latter topping Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart for seven weeks, surpassing BTS’s record.

They collaborated with Ben&Ben on a “Mapa” band version and released “No Stopping You” for Love at First Stream. In 2022, singles “WYAT (Where You At)” and “Nyebe” preceded their first world tour, followed by their 2023 EP Pagtatag!, featuring “Gento,” which charted on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales.

Recent releases include “Moonlight” with Ian Asher and Terry Zhong, “Ready” with apl.de.ap (2024), and their EP Simula at Wakas (2025), with “DUNGKA!” as a key single. SB19 now self-manages under 1Z Entertainment, handling songwriting, choreography, and production.

Awards and Nominations

Myx Music Awards: Song of the Year, Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year for “Go Up” (2020); Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year for “Alab (Burning)” (2021).

Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year for “Go Up” (2020); Wish Group of the Year (2021–2024); Wishclusive Pop Performance for “Gento,” Wishclusive R&B Performance for “I Want You” (2024).

Awit Awards: Favorite Breakthrough Artist (2020); 7 awards including Album of the Year for Pagsibol (2022).

PMPC Star Awards for Music: International Chartbursting Award (2022).

Asia Artist Awards: Best Artist Award – Singer (2023).

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards: Favorite Asian Act (2024).

JCI Batangas Gawad Balisong: Outstanding Filipino Gamechanger (2022).

Nominations: Billboard Music Awards, Top Social Artist (2021); MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Southeast Asian Act (2021).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @officialsb19
• TikTok Handle: @officialsb19
• YouTube Channel: SB19 Official
• X Handle: @SB19Official

Personal Life

John Paulo “Pablo” Nase

• Height: 5’8″
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Has a crush on Nadine Lustre; no confirmed relationships.

Josh Cullen Santos

• Height: 5’7″
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Has a crush on Toni Gonzaga.

Stellvester “Stell” Ajero

• Height: 5’9″
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: No confirmed relationships; keeps his personal life private.

Ken Suson

• Height: 5’10”
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Has a crush on Anne Curtis; no confirmed relationships as of 2025.

Justin De Dios

• Height: 5’8″
• Marriages: None.
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Has crushes on Sarah Geronimo and Sharlene Pedro; no confirmed relationships.

Discography

SB19 is a Filipino boy band made up of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin.

Studio Albums:

Get in the Zone (2020): Includes “Tilaluha,” “Go Up,” “Alab (Burning),” “Hanggang sa Huli.”

Extended Plays:

• Pagsibol (2021): Includes “What?,” “Mapa,” “Bazinga,” “Mana.”
• Pagtatag! (2023): Includes “Gento,” “I Want You.”
• Simula at Wakas (2025): Includes “DUNGKA!”

Filmography

Love at First Stream (2021): Contributed OST “No Stopping You.”

Online Shows:

• SB19: Our Zone Third Anniversary Concert (2021, WeTV): 6-episode series and concert stream.
• Pagtatag! The Documentary (2024, First Light Studios and 1Z): Chronicles their Pagtatag! era.

Television:

• It’s Showtime (2019–present): Guest performances.
• ASAP Natin ‘To (2019–present): Regular guest appearances.
• Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 – Teen Edition (2022): Theme song “Kabataang Pinoy.”

Music Videos:

“Go Up” (2019), “Alab (Burning)” (2019), “What?” (2021), “Bazinga” (2021), “Mapa” (2021), “WYAT (Where You At)” (2022), “Gento” (2023), “DUNGKA!” (2025).

Net Worth

SB19, the Filipino boy band formed in 2018, has a collective net worth estimated at $2 million to $3 million USD. The band, consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, amassed wealth through music releases, with over 100 million Spotify streams, international tours like Pagtatag! World Tour, and brand endorsements with.