Justin

Justin's full name is Justin de Dios, and he was born on July 7, 1998. He is the youngest member of SB19, a position that has contributed to his affectionate image among fans and his playful interactions with the group's older members.

• He grew up in Malabon, Metro Manila, and dreamed of becoming an entertainer when he was young. During an early SB19 interview, Justin recalled that he would tell people he wanted to become an artista, the Filipino term commonly used for an actor or entertainment personality.

• Justin graduated with a degree in Multimedia Arts from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2018. His education became particularly relevant to his career because he eventually began directing music videos, developing visual concepts, and creating stories for both SB19 and other artists.

• He has said that if he hadn't become a member of SB19, he probably would have pursued a career related to multimedia arts. Rather than treating his college education as something separate from music, Justin has continued applying those skills professionally.

• Justin has directed and contributed to several SB19 music videos, including "Hanggang Sa Huli," "What?" and "WYAT." His involvement extends beyond simply appearing on camera because he helps determine how the songs' themes should be translated into visual stories.

• He prefers working behind the camera because he finds it less stressful than performing in front of one. Justin explained that when directing, he can keep improving a project until he is satisfied, whereas an on-camera performance captures whatever happens in that moment.

• Justin's creative process often begins by listening carefully to a song and imagining an entire world around it. He considers the music's emotional tone, setting, colors, and potential storyline before developing a creative presentation that communicates his vision to collaborators.

• He gets some of his best creative ideas during quiet moments when he's alone. Justin has explained that traveling, walking, or simply listening to music without distractions allows him to become more observant and imagine new stories.

• One of his biggest creative dreams is to direct a full fantasy production inspired by worlds like Game of Thrones or The Lord of the Rings. He has said that he wants to create something completely fantastical rather than merely incorporating a few fantasy elements into an otherwise ordinary setting.

• Justin is particularly drawn to emotional fantasy and coming-of-age stories. He has named Bridge to Terabithia and Anne with an E among the works he enjoys, while also expressing interest in dystopian stories similar to The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Maze Runner.

• His preferred visual aesthetic is noticeably different from some of SB19's darker concepts. Justin has described his solo work as favoring pastel colors, subtle lighting, and desaturated tones, allowing him to explore softer and more dreamlike imagery.

• Justin taught himself to play the ukulele during the COVID-19 pandemic after someone gave him the instrument as a gift. He began experimenting with simple chords while spending time at home, eventually discovering that he could use the instrument to develop his own songs. • His solo song "Kaibigan" originally began with cheerful-sounding chords, even though he wanted the finished song to feel sad. He later worked with the production duo Radkidz to develop the music into something that better matched the complicated emotions he wanted listeners to experience.

• Justin approaches recording music almost like acting. While working on "Kaibigan," he imagined himself performing inside the song's storyline so that his vocal delivery could communicate the same emotions an actor might express in a dramatic scene.

• The music video for "Kaibigan" was inspired by a story Justin had written before creating the song. He worked with co-creative director Xi Anne to adapt the narrative into a cinematic project about friendship, romantic feelings, and emotional misunderstandings.

• He has directed music videos for artists outside SB19, including Cup of Joe's "Misteryoso" and Stell's "Room." These projects allowed him to develop visual concepts for musicians with different styles rather than limiting his directing career to his own group.

• Justin expanded into acting with a cameo in the Filipino television series Senior High. He has expressed interest in pursuing more acting opportunities while continuing to develop his directing career, particularly because he enjoys exploring different areas of entertainment.

• His 2026 single "Dahon" was written by Maki and uses the imagery of a tree to represent enduring love. Justin explained that the song reflects a relationship capable of surviving changing circumstances, much like a deeply rooted tree that remains standing through different seasons.

• Justin created an imaginative world for the "Dahon" music video featuring three original characters named Treesha, JahJah, and Brodie. The characters—a tree, a singkamas (jicama), and a mushroom—help tell a story about caring for a dying plant, showing how he continues to combine music with whimsical visual storytelling.

• In 2025, Justin collaborated with Filipino folk-pop artist dwta on "Sampung Mga Daliri." The collaboration expanded his musical work beyond SB19 and his own solo releases, while the song later received Best Folk Song recognition at the Filipino Music Awards.

• Justin appeared in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre as Ec'naad, a gatekeeper associated with the Devas realm. The fantasy role was particularly fitting for someone who has repeatedly expressed a desire to create and participate in elaborate fantasy worlds.

• Despite his growing responsibilities as a singer, director, and actor, Justin has emphasized the importance of collaboration and rest. He has explained that creative work can become exhausting when handled alone and that talking through ideas with friends and collaborators often helps him develop better projects.