Yohio

Yohio
YOHIO
Yohio (2018)
Background information
Birth nameKevin Johio Lucas Rehn Eires
Also known asYOHIO (ヨヒオ)
Born (1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 29)
Sundsvall, Sweden
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass
Years active2010–present
LabelsKeios Entertainment (CEO)

Kevin Johio Lucas Rehn Eires (born 12 July 1995), known professionally as Yohio (stylized as YOHIO), is a Swedish singer and songwriter. He is best known for his performances as Yohio, wearing a lolita dress in previous years, with an androgynous appearance on stage.[1][2][3][4] He is a former member of the Swedish rock band Seremedy, which disbanded in April 2013.[5][6][7] Yohio has participated in Melodifestivalen both in 2013 and 2014, making it to the final on both occasions. He is one of the co-founders and current CEO of Keios Entertainment.

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