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Benjamin Kheng

Benjamin Kheng (born 15 August 1990) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, and former national swimmer.[2][3] Kheng made his music debut with the Singaporean band The Sam Willows, which debuted in 2012.[4][5][6]

Benjamin Kheng
金文明
Kheng in 2024
Born (1990-08-15) 15 August 1990 (age 35)
Singapore
EducationAnglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Singapore Sports School
Republic Polytechnic
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Spouse
Naomi Yeo
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(m. 2021)​
RelativesNarelle Kheng (sister)
Musical career
GenresIndie pop
LabelSony Music Singapore
Websitethesamwillows.com

Early life and education

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Kheng was born on 15 August 1990.[7] Kheng was a former national youth swimmer, having trained since he was 6.[8] He attended Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Independent),[9] Singapore Sports School[10] and has a diploma in Arts and Theatre Management[11] from Republic Polytechnic.[12]

Career

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Kheng is the keyboardist, rhythm guitarist and vocalist for The Sam Willows. After announcing their hiatus in May 2019, he has since pursued his solo career.[13]

Besides music, Kheng co-created “The BenZi Project,” an online comedy sketch series on YouTube with Singaporean YouTuber Hirzi Zulkiflie.[14][15]

Kheng is an advocate for youth and social causes, Benjamin has also been invited to speak at TEDxYouth to share his experience in overcoming depression and anxiety disorder with synesthesia.[1]

In August 2021, Kheng collaborated with a virtual influencer, Rae; writing the song they sang together, Worlds.[16]

In 2024, Kheng was chosen to sing the theme song for Singapore's National Day Parade, "Not Alone," which he also wrote the lyrics for. He was joined by members of the Music and Drama Company.

Personal life

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Kheng has a younger sister, Narelle Kheng, who is also part of The Sam Willows.[17][18][19] He married host-presenter and actress, Naomi Yeo in 2021.[20][21]

Filmography

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Movies

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016Young & Fabulous 最佳伙扮Jay Lee[22]
2017Wonder Boy 音为爱Richard Dick Lee[23]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013UnnaturalJakeSeason 3 Episode 2[24]
2014Mata MataRingo[24]
2014Code of Law 2Benji[24]
2015Love is Love - Fat HopePete[1]
2016The Breakup ListLuke[1]
2017TrendSettersKen Beng[1]
2018FAMJayden Tan[1]
2019The IntruderAdam[1]
2019After LoveRyan[1]

Variety

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014Do It YourselfHimselfA magazine infotainment variety show and a mockumentary sitcom[25]

Theater

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Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Ah Boys to Men: The Musical Ken Chow [24]
2015 The Emperor's New Clothes Tailor #2 [26][27]

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • A Sea That Never Stops (2020)[28]

Singles

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Year Title Format Album Other notes
2019 "Wicked"[29][30] Digital download, streaming A Sea That Never Stops Solo debut
2020 "Find Me"[31]
"Lovers Forever"[32]
"Make Do"
2021 "Fresh Feelings" Digital download, streaming
Baby Mama Digital download, streaming
2022 Good For A Time (feat. Bea Lorenzo) Digital download, streaming
Panadalian / Good For A Time (feat. Bea Lorenzo) Digital download, streaming
2023 Rock Bottom Blues Digital download, streaming Gloomy Boogie Vol. 1
Shared Trauma (feat. Keenan Te) Digital download, streaming
2024 Not Alone Digital download, streaming

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "BENJAMIN KHENG 金文明". FLY Entertainment. fly.com.sg. Archived from the original on 1 October 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  2. ↑ Loh, Keng Fatt (12 September 2019). "Sam Willows singer Benjamin Kheng apologises for offensive pose in magazine". Straits Times. straitstimes.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  3. ↑ "Singapore 'not that crazy rich', says The Sam Willows' Benjamin Kheng". asiaone.com. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. ↑ "Meet the weeping Sam Willows". tnp.sg. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2019.[permanent dead link]
  5. ↑ "MTV ASKS: THE SAM WILLOWS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR EVOLVING RELATIONSHIP + ANSWER BURNING FAN QUESTIONS". mtvasia.com. 19 July 2018. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  6. ↑ Hadi, Eddino Abdul (6 July 2018). "Home-grown pop quartet The Sam Willows' second album a result of 'confusing' times". The Straits Times. straitstimes.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Celebrating Dick Lee and Benjamin Kheng's birthdays". sg.style.yahoo.com. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Loh, Cadence (28 February 2022). "Benjamin Kheng shares his enduring love for swimming and why you should get started". Yahoo News. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Personal life". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ↑ Tay, Cheryl (1 April 2024). "Singapore #Fitspo of the Week Benjamin Kheng: 'You can overcome any mental or physical obstacle by preparing'". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 14 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Up close with The Sam Willows - The Republican Post". The Republican Post. 24 December 2013. Archived from the original on 22 January 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Hadi, Eddino Abdul (25 July 2024). "Music Picks: Concerts by Awie and Girl In Red, Ignite! Music Festival". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "The Sam Willows Are Taking A Break: "I Wish I Had More Drama For You But We're All Still Good Friends"". 8 Days. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  14. ↑ "How Benjamin Kheng And Hirzi Made The Smartest & Funniest Show On The Internet". 8days.sg. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  15. ↑ Tai, Hayley (November 2019). "Singapore's Most Talked-About Siblings - Benjamin and Narelle Kheng". magzter.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  16. ↑ "SG singer Benjamin Kheng collaborates with virtual influencer Rae for music video". www.marketing-interactive.com. 19 August 2021. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  17. ↑ "5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Benjamin & Narelle Kheng". 8days.sg. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  18. ↑ Tai, Hayley (11 November 2019). "HERE'S WHY THE KHENG BROTHER-SISTER DUO HAVE A STRONG, UNBREAKABLE SIBLING BOND". Her World. herworld.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  19. ↑ Tang, Chelsea (5 November 2019). "WATCH: BENJAMIN AND NARELLE KHENG ON WHAT IT MEANS TO LOVE THEMSELVES". Her World. herworld.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  20. ↑ Salim, Sharon (31 May 2022). "Naomi Yeo starts built-in furniture business with her mum: 'I wanted to help you fulfil your dream'". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  21. ↑ Sng, Suzanne (18 September 2021). "7 celebrity couples who got married during the pandemic". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  22. ↑ Seah, May (1 April 2015). "Young & Fabulous is S'pore's first cosplay-themed film". TODAY. todayonline.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  23. ↑ "Benjamin Kheng to play music personality Dick Lee in new film Wonder Boy". Channel NewsAsia. Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 24 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  24. 1 2 3 4 "Exclusive Interview With Benjamin Kheng". bloom.com.sg. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  25. ↑ Seah, May (29 August 2014). "My awkward moment: Benjamin Kheng". TODAY. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  26. ↑ "The Emperor's New Clothes pantomime has audience in stitches". straitstimes.com. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  27. ↑ "Review: The Emperor's New Clothes". youth.sg. Retrieved 23 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
  28. ↑ "Benjamin Kheng - Make Do (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com. 11 June 2020. Archived from the original on 18 October 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  29. ↑ "Kheng goes solo with his debut single "Wicked"". buro247.sg. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  30. ↑ "Benjamin Kheng releases debut solo single 'Wicked'". bandwagon.asia. Archived from the original on 3 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  31. ↑ Davies, Hayden (28 February 2020). "Introducing Singapore's Benjamin Kheng, who makes swirling R&B with Find Me". Pile Rats. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  32. ↑ "Benjamin Kheng on Instagram: "𝑳 𝑶 𝑽 𝑬 𝑹 𝑺 𝑭 𝑶 𝑹 𝑬 𝑽 𝑬 𝑹 🚀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 12AM on all streaming platforms (LINK IN BIO)"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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