DEMIAN

DEMIAN is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor known for his smooth voice, stylish R&B songs and thoughtful image. After winning fans on the music show SuperBand 2, he began a second career on screen, taking a leading role as Jeong Gi-jeon in the 2026 youth drama Absolute Value of Romance.

DEMIAN is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall and weighs 68 kg, according to his published profile.

Early life

DEMIAN was born Sohn Jeong-hyuck on 12 March 1994 in South Korea. He studied business administration at Korea University, one of the country's top universities, while quietly writing his own songs. His mix of brains, looks and talent drew attention even before his official debut, and fans also know him by his English name, Alex Sohn.

Career and breakthrough

He debuted as a solo singer in March 2020 with the single Cassette, a dreamy song that showed his taste for soft R&B and honest lyrics. In 2021 he reached a wider audience on SuperBand 2, where he performed as the vocalist of the band VALO and proved he could command a live stage as well as a recording studio.

Popular roles

DEMIAN's acting grew alongside his music. He acted in the music drama Soundtrack #2, playing the singer K, and appeared in the film You Are the Apple of My Eye as Ahn Sung-bin. In Absolute Value of Romance (2026), he plays Jeong Gi-jeon in a warm story about young people learning what love and success are really worth, a role that fits his gentle and intelligent image.

Recent work and why fans love them

Fans love DEMIAN because he feels like an artist in everything he does: he writes, sings, studies his craft and chooses projects with care. Whether he is releasing a new song or a new drama, his calm confidence makes people want to follow his journey.