Ken

Ken's real name is Felip Jhon Suson, and he was born on January 12, 1997, in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. Although he performs as Ken within SB19, he chose to use FELIP for his solo career because he wanted to establish an artistic identity separate from his work with the group.

• Ken grew up surrounded by music because both his father and grandfather were pastors. His uncle was also a music teacher at their church, exposing him to instruments and musical styles such as gospel, jazz, and blues from an early age.

• His musical influences are surprisingly diverse, ranging from heavy metal to R&B. Ken grew up listening to bands such as Slipknot through his cousins, while artists including Chris Brown, T-Pain, and Justin Bieber later influenced his interest in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

• Before becoming an idol, Ken studied architecture at Cagayan de Oro College. He eventually interrupted his studies to pursue an opportunity with ShowBT Philippines, making a major career decision before knowing whether he would successfully debut. • Ken was the last member to join SB19's original five-member lineup. Josh, who already knew him through their involvement in dance competitions, encouraged him to audition. Ken initially submitted an audition video before traveling to Manila to pursue the opportunity.

• He experienced difficult living conditions while training to become an idol. In a personal interview, Ken recalled sleeping in an area of his aunt's home that was exposed to rain, sometimes waking up soaked before beginning another long day of training.

• Ken trained for only approximately six months before debuting with SB19. Despite having the shortest formal training period among the group's members, he entered with considerable dance experience and became known for his powerful performances.

• He was a varsity sepak takraw player during high school, demonstrating his athletic abilities long before becoming a professional dancer. He also played table tennis competitively and enjoys other sports, including basketball, volleyball, and badminton.

• Ken's dance career began before SB19 through school performances and dance cover groups. He participated in groups such as Xcite in Cagayan de Oro and Amigo7 in Metro Manila, gaining experience performing choreography and competing against other dancers.

• His unusually deep voice became more prominent after puberty. Ken has explained that his voice naturally developed a deeper tone during high school, eventually becoming one of his most recognizable characteristics as a singer and rapper.

• Ken is a huge anime fan, particularly of One Piece and Bleach. In a 2026 interview, he explained that he finds anime villains especially interesting and that anime music has continued influencing him into adulthood.

• He enjoys playing video games and has even attempted competitive gaming with friends. Ken revealed that he plays PUBG and that he and his friends once tried entering tournaments, although he jokingly admitted that they weren't good enough to compete professionally.

• Ken's fans are affectionately called Sisiws, the Filipino word for chicks. The nickname developed after Justin jokingly compared him to a chicken during an SB19 vlog. Since Ken also loves eating chicken, fans embraced the joke and began referring to themselves as his chicks.

• He owns a black cat named Kuro, reflecting another side of his personality away from performing. His interest in animals is one of the lighter personal details associated with him among longtime fans.

• Ken is also interested in drawing and once qualified for a regional editorial cartooning competition. His artistic abilities extend beyond music and dance, complementing his earlier interest in architecture and his later involvement in fashion and visual design. • His solo song "Bulan" draws inspiration from Philippine mythology. The song incorporates imagery associated with the moon and mythological storytelling, allowing Ken to combine contemporary music with elements of Filipino culture.

• Ken became the first Filipino solo artist featured in the Recording Academy's Global Spin performance series. He performed "Bulan" for the international platform, introducing his solo music and Philippine-inspired imagery to a wider audience.

• His 2023 EP COM•PLEX was designed to encourage listeners to overcome their insecurities. Ken has explained that songs such as "SUPERIORITY" and "ROCKSTA" reflect his belief that people should recognize their strengths rather than allow criticism or negative experiences to define them.

• Ken's debut solo album, 7sins, explores the seven deadly sins without presenting them simply as religious warnings. Instead, he wanted to examine why people make mistakes and encourage listeners to understand that human behavior is often more complicated than it initially appears.

• He considers his solo career an opportunity to experiment with music that might not fit SB19's group sound. Ken has explained that performing as FELIP gives him greater freedom to combine heavy metal, hip-hop, R&B, and other influences without needing to accommodate the musical identities of four other members.

• Ken established his own clothing brand, SUPERIOR SON, combining his interest in fashion with his creative career. He has also participated in styling projects, demonstrating that his artistic interests extend to the visual presentation of music.

• He has a strong connection to his Bisaya heritage and incorporates the language into his music. Songs such as "Palayo" and material from 7sins reflect his regional identity, something he has spoken about with pride while promoting his solo releases.

• Despite his confident stage presence, Ken has described himself as naturally shy. He once explained that he used to struggle with ordinary interactions, such as ordering food, making his transformation into an internationally performing artist particularly striking.