Pablo

Pablo's real name is John Paulo Bagnas Nase, and he was born on September 14, 1994, in Imus, Cavite. Before adopting his current stage name, he performed as Sejun, but eventually switched to Pablo, a name derived from his given name, Paulo.

• He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. His academic background is particularly interesting considering his career as a songwriter, where he frequently uses wordplay, symbolism and storytelling to communicate complicated emotions.

• Before becoming a successful musician, Pablo worked as a call center representative and later as a data analyst. He worked while pursuing his education and eventually left the corporate world to focus on music, making his journey to becoming a professional artist quite different from that of someone who entered the entertainment industry as a child.

• Pablo was a varsity basketball player during high school and played as a point guard. The position typically requires strong decision-making, communication and the ability to coordinate teammates, which makes it an interesting parallel to his eventual role as SB19's leader.

• He is an enthusiastic reader and has named Neil Gaiman among his favorite authors. One of his favorite books is Smoke and Mirrors, a collection of short stories and poems that explores fantasy, mythology and darker themes, interests that also appear in Pablo's own songwriting.

• Pablo has a particular love for sour foods, especially sinigang, a traditional Filipino sour soup. He also enjoys hotdogs, which eventually became associated with his fans and inspired one of the more unusual fan nicknames in P-pop.

• His individual fans are affectionately known as Hotdogs, while their fan community is sometimes called the Freezer. The playful naming convention comes from his well-known love of hotdogs, giving his supporters a distinctive identity within SB19's larger A'TIN fandom.

• Pablo is frequently called "Pinuno," the Filipino word for leader. The nickname reflects his position in SB19, but it has also become closely associated with his artistic identity and his role in guiding the group's creative direction.

• He has cited BIGBANG's G-Dragon as one of his musical inspirations, alongside Filipino rappers Loonie and Gloc-9. These influences help explain his interest in combining hip-hop, expressive rap delivery and lyrical storytelling with the broader pop sound of SB19.

• Pablo's younger brother, Josue Nase, is also involved in music, and the two have collaborated on several songs. Their work together includes "Determinado," "Akala," and material from Pablo's solo albums, allowing the brothers to combine their creative interests professionally.

• One of Pablo's most emotional compositions is SB19's "MAPA," which he wrote as a tribute to parents and their sacrifices. He has explained that the song reflects his gratitude toward his own family, while its opening melody was partly inspired by a cherished memory of his grandmother.

• Pablo's debut solo single, "La Luna," was partly inspired by his fascination with the moon. He has explained that the moon reflects sunlight rather than producing its own light, something he connected to his younger self because he once depended on other people to help him find confidence.

• He released two solo albums just one week apart in September 2024, naming them ALON and LAON. The titles are anagrams, reflecting his love of wordplay, while the projects explore contrasting emotional experiences and demonstrate his ability to move between aggressive rap, introspective songwriting and melodic performances.

• Pablo has a strong interest in cinematic music and enjoys using dramatic arrangements to intensify a song's emotions. While discussing "La Luna," he explained that he appreciates how film scores amplify the feelings of a scene and wanted to bring that same sense of scale and emotional impact into his own music.

• Despite becoming one of P-pop's most recognizable performers, Pablo has spoken openly about not wanting to be viewed as perfect. He has explained that he dislikes the idea of being placed on a pedestal because he makes mistakes like everyone else, and he believes showing personal struggles and imperfections can help other people understand the importance of growth.