Justin De Dios is SB19’s visual and sub-vocalist, known for his calm presence, creative eye, and emotional sincerity. As one of the group’s creative contributors, he has helped shape SB19’s visual identity while also standing out for his gentle tone and thoughtful artistic direction.
Through solo releases such as “surreal,” “kaibigan,” and “Dahon,” Justin has shown a softer and more introspective side of his artistry. His solo work often leans into romance, sincerity, visual emotion, and quiet storytelling. Within SB19, Justin adds warmth, sensitivity, and a distinct emotional color that balances the group’s stronger performance-driven moments.
JUSTIN approaches music as a combination of sound, emotion, and visual storytelling. His solo releases allow him to explore his own creative world while expressing ideas that differ from SB19’s group concepts.
His debut solo single, “surreal,” introduced listeners to a dreamy musical atmosphere inspired by imagination and the feeling of finding someone who shares the same vision. He followed it with “kaibigan” and a cover of Maroon 5’s “Sunday Morning.” In 2025, he collaborated with folk-pop artist dwta on “Sampung Mga Daliri.”
In June 2026, he released “dahon,” a ballad written by Maki about love that endures through change. The song further developed JUSTIN’s signature connection between music and visual art.
JUSTIN’s fashion aesthetic is often described as polished, cohesive, and thoughtfully put together. According to SB19’s stylists, he pays attention to how individual pieces work together, creating looks that feel coordinated without losing their personality.
His style moves between refined stage outfits and relaxed streetwear. During a trip to Japan in September 2026, he was photographed wearing a striped Martine Rose polo, black shorts, Prada loafers, and Gengar-themed socks—a combination of designer fashion and playful personal touches.
His approach to fashion demonstrates that personal style can be both sophisticated and expressive, with room for small details that reflect his interests.
JUSTIN’s work as SB19’s creative director is one of the defining aspects of his career. His multimedia arts background allows him to contribute to the visual concepts that accompany the group’s music, including music videos, performances, and other creative projects.
His creative involvement extends to other artists. In 2025, he directed the music video for Cup of Joe’s “Misteryoso,” demonstrating that his visual storytelling skills can reach beyond SB19.
For JUSTIN, a song can become more than an audio recording. It can inspire characters, settings, and interconnected stories that allow audiences to experience the music in different ways.
JUSTIN has spoken about his affection for trees, forests, and Grass-type Pokémon. He also appreciates the imaginative worlds created by Studio Ghibli, interests that connect with the natural and dreamlike imagery found in his solo artistry.
These influences are particularly visible in “surreal” and “dahon,” where nature and imagination help communicate emotional themes.
For “dahon,” he introduced three original characters—Treesha, JahJah, and Brodie—described as a tree, a singkamas, and a mushroom. The characters form part of a growing fictional universe that he hopes to explore through future creative projects.
Photography provides another outlet for JUSTIN’s artistic interests. He maintains a film photography account under the username justfi7m, where his interest in capturing images complements his background in multimedia arts.
He also enjoys painting and playing computer games. During the pandemic, he revisited painting and experimented with different artistic mediums, reconnecting with activities he enjoyed as an art student.
These interests offer a glimpse into the creative pursuits that exist beyond his work as a performer and director.
JUSTIN has also expanded into acting, adding another discipline to his creative career. In 2024, he appeared in the television series Senior High as Jared. In 2025, he portrayed Ec’naad, the gatekeeper of Devas, in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre.
His transition into acting allows him to explore character development and storytelling from a different perspective. Combined with his experience in music and visual direction, it reflects his interest in working across several artistic mediums.
JUSTIN has expressed support for Filipino fashion designers and recognizes fashion as part of Philippine culture and the arts. In a 2024 interview with Manila Bulletin, he discussed how SB19 balances each member’s personal preferences with the group’s overall styling and comfort.
His creative work similarly brings different disciplines together. Through music, photography, directing, and visual art, JUSTIN continues to explore how individual artistic forms can complement one another.
Rather than limiting himself to a single role, he has developed a career that combines performing with the creative work behind the scenes.
