John Paulo Bagnas Nase (born September 14, 1994), known professionally as Pablo (formerly Sejun), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and record producer. He is a member of the Filipino boy band SB19 and President of 1Z Entertainment, a company built and managed by SB19 members. He was honored as 2025 Artist of the Year by 10th Wish Music Awards.
Early life Pablo was born on September 14, 1994, in Imus, Cavite, Philippines. He is the second-born child along with two sisters and two brothers. In high school, he served as a point guard in their basketball varsity team. He entered college at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and while in his senior year, he worked as a call center representative. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree, Pablo worked as a data analyst in Makati. He had a passion for performing in his early years but was afraid of sharing it with others except his inner circles.
Career
Pre-debut: Auditions In 2016, Pablo auditioned for ShowBT Philippines after meeting their Korean trainer at a Korean musical. He was subtle in his performances and underplayed his skills in performing, reluctant to show them to other people. However, Pablo continued to pursue performing as it was his passion. He was the first member of SB19 to audition at the talent agency. After passing the auditions, he started training for two years and became part of the NARRA trainee group. Due to the pressure of the training program, he resigned from his work as a data analyst to focus on training. The trainee group performed at various events of the agency.
2018–2021: SB19 debut, songwriting and production Of all of the members of SB19, Pablo trained the longest. Implementing the Korean idol training system, ShowBT Philippines conducted evaluations weekly by removing underperforming trainees. Pablo received a slot for the final line-up for SB19 as the band's leader and rapper. On 26 October 2018, Pablo debuted with fellow members Josh, Stell, Justin, and Ken with "Tilaluha" written by himself. As a leader, Pablo helps his co-members even in their solo career and focused on the idea of "choosing to be kind" reminding their fans to be humble always.
Pablo served as the main songwriter of the band's songs participating on all of the singles such as "Go Up" (2019) and "Alab (Burning)" (2020). Pablo was also credited as the lyricist of the boy band's debut Get in the Zone (2020) released on 31 July 2020. SB19's debut extended play Pagsibol (EP) released on 22 July 2021 was co-produced and written by Pablo.
2022: Solo debut
On 28 January 2022, Pablo released his first solo track "La Luna" (2022) under Sony Music Philippines. The song focused about his feelings and beliefs and acceptance of shortcomings free from society's unrealistic and unhealthy expectations.
Pablo started his career in producing outside SB19 with hip-hop group PLAN B's R&B song "Love" released on 13 April 2022.
In 2024, Pablo became a coach in GMA Network's adaptation of The Voice Kids, joining his fellow SB19 member Stell, who was also the coach since The Voice Generations.
Artistry
Influences
Pablo's inspirations are Filipino hip hop artists Loonie and Gloc-9. He also admires the styles of Bigbang's G-Dragon, Ez Mil, Eminem, and NF.
Discography
As lead artist +List of singles showing year released and album name Title Year Album"La Luna" 2022"Edsa" 2024"Usad" 2026
Collaboration +List of singles showing year released and album name Title Year Album"Determinado" 2024 rowspan="2" "Akala"
Production credits Year Artist(s) Song Album Songwriter Producer Credited With Credited With 2024 Stell "Anino" Room Josue (Radkidz) Josue (Radkidz) "Room" Josue (Radkidz) Josue (Radkidz) Pablo "Edsa" 2023 SB19 "Gento" Pagtatag "I Want You" August Rigo "Crimzone" Simon Servida "Ilaw" "Liham" "Freedom" Josue (Radkidz) Oh-won Lee 2022 SB19 "Nyebe" Thyro Alfaro "WYAT (Where You At)" Joshua Daniel Nase "Make Your Green Mark" Joshua Daniel Nase SB19, Ohwon Lee "Love Yours" Real Recognize Reall Lee Oh-wonl Pablo "La Luna" Thyro Alfaro 2021 SB19 "Ligaya"l l Emil Dela Rosa SB19, Ben&Ben "Kapangyarihan" Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwadernol l Josue, Pablo "Determinado"lJoshua Daniel NaselJoshua Daniel Nase SB19 "What?" Pagsibol "Mapa" "Bazinga" Simon Servida "Mana" Simon Servida "Ikako" Thyro Alfaro "SLMT" Simon Servida "The One"l l 2020 "Alab (Burning)" Get in the Zonel l "Go Up"ll "Tilaluha"ll "Love Goes"ll "Hanggang sa Huli"l l "Wag Mong Ikunot ang Iyong Noo"ll Josue, Pablo "Akala"lJoshua Daniel NaselJoshua Daniel Nase
Videography
Music video +List of music videos showing year released, director, and length Year Title Director(s) Length 2022 "La Luna" Pablo 3:50 2024 "Determinado" John Manalo 3:17 "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"Sonny Calvento4:13
Live performances
Awards and nominations
+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Djooky Music Awards (DMA) – Spring Edition 2021 Best Song "Determinado" Village Pipol Choice Award 2022 Composer of the Year "Mapa" 2023 "WYAT" 2024 "Gento" Awit Awards 2023Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist "La Luna"People's Voice Favorite Male ArtistPablo PPOP Awards 2023 Top Male Leader of the YearPablo 10th Wish Music Awards 2025 Artist of the YearPablo
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